Probably a stupid MSN related question

.Griff. · 25 Jun 2007 at 14:17

I've used the same MSN/Windows Live Messenger account for a few years and over time I've added so many contacts I simply want to start over again.

I know if I simply delete the contacts (without blocking them) then the contacts will disappear from my list but they can still message me.

Is there any way to clear my list of contacts completely and start again?

MarcLister · 25 Jun 2007 at 14:40

Either block them or use another email address and start afresh.

.Griff. · 25 Jun 2007 at 14:43

MarcLister said:
Either block them or use another email address and start afresh.

I don't really want to use a new email address or account as it's all tied in with my Windows Live ID/Technet account.

If I was to delete and block all the contacts and subsequently changed my mind on a couple could I re-add them even though I'd blocked them previously?

Indy500 · 25 Jun 2007 at 14:45

WWS|Griff said:
If I was to delete and block all the contacts and subsequently changed my mind on a couple could I re-add them even though I'd blocked them previously?

Yes.

MarcLister · 25 Jun 2007 at 14:47

You could always delete them, block them BUT export your contact list before. So you could then add them back in.

I presume you are using the WLM MSN client?

.Griff. · 25 Jun 2007 at 14:54

MarcLister said:
You could always delete them, block them BUT export your contact list before. So you could then add them back in.

I presume you are using the WLM MSN client?

Yup..

MarcLister · 25 Jun 2007 at 14:56

WWS|Griff said:
Yup..

So if you want to export your contacts list click on the down arrow in the box on the top of the main window. Go to the Contact section and at the bottom is the Save contacts option.

.Griff. · 25 Jun 2007 at 15:02

Cheers. Exported the list and then manually deleted/blocked all the contacts (bar one or two).

MarcLister · 25 Jun 2007 at 15:04

No probs. Glad to have been able to help. Btw do you use the Mess.be patch or A-patch on WLM? They patch WLM to remove the bloatware and rubbish that MS put in WLM.

Either use one of those patches or switch to Pidgin.

.Griff. · 25 Jun 2007 at 15:07

MarcLister said:
No probs. Glad to have been able to help. Btw do you use the Mess.be patch or A-patch on WLM? They patch WLM to remove the bloatware and rubbish that MS put in WLM.

Either use one of those patches or switch to Pidgin.

Personally I use the Mess.be patch to remove the cr*p and enable polygamy.

MarcLister · 25 Jun 2007 at 15:09

WWS|Griff said:
Personally I use the Mess.be patch to remove the cr*p and enable polygamy.

Good lad.

I used to use that but I've switched to A-Patch. Trying to switch to Pidgin but I keep forgetting to install it. I'm installing it now! :cool: