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Where do I find the plug-in for Windows Media Player that lets me show contacts what music I'm listening to on Windows Live Messenger?

[136 byte] By [-Sam-] at [2008-1-5]

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# 1

Open Windows Media Player. In Tools menu you'll see Plug-ins. Check Windows Live messenger Music Plug-in.

And in Live Messenger, under your status you have <Type a personal message> and a down arrow. Click the arrow and select Turn On "What I'm listening too"

VitalieCiobanu at 2007-10-3 >

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# 2

I don't have the plug-in. Where do I get it?

-Sam- at 2007-10-3 >

# 3

It is (well, it should be there!) in Windows Media Player by default. Did you check it?

VitalieCiobanu at 2007-10-3 >

# 4

Yes, I checked. I do not seem to have it at all.

-Sam- at 2007-10-3 >

# 5

Strange, it should be there.

Anyway, you can check this site with the same plug-in as the original one is not working for you.

I didn't tested it and I'm not saying that this will work 100% as I use only Microsoft Genuine Software and don't like 3-rd party's plug-ins.

however, if it will work fine for you, tell me so I know it too.

Regards,

Vitalie

VitalieCiobanu at 2007-10-3 >

# 6

Same problem here.

This was my solution:

On the media player, go to the properties dialog where you can add another plug in. (the one that asks for a .exe or .dll)

On the dialog to took for the file, navigate to the directory of your MSN Messenger instalation and look for a file named msgrapp.dll (the name can have a version number after the msngrapp).

When you add it, the media player shows it as unknow, but when you activate it, voila!!!

Let my know if it works for you as it worked for me.

Sorry for the bad english, it's not my native languaje.

Good luck. Bye.

DavidTriana at 2007-10-3 >

# 7

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FedericoRaggi-MSFT at 2007-10-3 >

# 8

My concern is windows media player 11, i cant find the plug-in option that allows you to display what you are listening to on msn messenger, it was there on the previous windows media player. Can anyone assisst me with this? I would be most grateful.

DjAnonymous at 2007-10-3 >

# 9

i have a windows live messenger and and new windows media player

but on the plug in's section there isno msn messenger plug in

where can i find it?

i have looked for it but can't find it!

what do I do?

MadameAlisha at 2007-10-3 >

# 10

Sorry but i can't find the properties dialog for the plug ins

could you tell me please

MadameAlisha at 2007-10-3 >

# 11

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nandinho at 2007-10-3 >

# 12

Hi,

I got the same problem. I've tried to add a new plug in in proprieties window but it is not availavle. Would someone be so kind to let us know how to solve this problem?

Thks and rgds

Thickasabrick at 2007-10-3 >

# 13

I have the exact same problem. I installed Windows Vista, and it comes with the new Windows Media Player (v.11). In my Windows Live Messenger Beta, the "now playing plugin" is clicked. In the Windows Media Player, however, under the plug-in section in options, there is not "now playing plugin for Windows messenger" available.

c1112 at 2007-10-3 >

# 14

David Triana's solution works. Thanks. Instead of clicking on properties i clicked on Add which is under the properties options and followed his directions from there.

Matthew_t at 2007-10-3 >

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