Why can't I download Yahoo messenger?

Why cant i download yahoo messenger 10?

• i bought a webcam to use on messenger but cant download it onto windows vista...helpp

• Answer:

  Messenger 10 has proven glitchy on some computers, especially those with Windows 7, so stick with Messenger 9. Download and SAVE the program directly from the web sites - it seems less problematic than an update or install from Yahoo's site. I suggest saving it to your Desktop so it doesn't get 'lost'. Install it only after completely cleaning the registry of remnants. If you use Internet Explorer as your browser, Messenger 10 will only work if you have installed Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Flash and Java. Messenger 9 works without these in Firefox, for sure. Downloading from the Yahoo web site can be problematic, so download the full program from an alternate web site. File Hippo lists ALL versions. Or try the CNet download page - at the bottom are choices for earlier versions, or Old Apps. Choose the highest number for the Messenger 9 versions to get the most recent one. With Win XP, Yahoo leaves many traces of itself in the registry when an old version is uninstalled (Control Panel > Add/Remove) or a new one fails to install properly - (my uninstall left close to 30 references). The new version will NOT install completely until they are cleaned out. It requires deleting all Yahoo Messenger references from the registry, except your archived messages and profile and contacts lists, perhaps. (Be very careful - you could make a mess in the registry!) Remember to backup the registry or create a new Restore Point first! I've included sources of reputable FREE registry cleaners to assist in that process - it's faster than using "Search for files ...Yahoo! Messenger' and deleting all references one by one. With Win Vista or Win 7, the delete should work well, but check by using Start > 'Search for files' > 'Yahoo! Messenger( * note the '!' * ), and delete any references you find. By the way, it took hours of research, Yahoo Support, and then many more hours of trial and error before finding the one solution that worked! Source(s): http://www.filehippo.com/download_yahoo_messenger/ http://download.cnet.com/Yahoo-Messenger/3000-2150_4-10029188.html http://www.oldapps.com/yahoo_messenger.php http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp http://www.ccleaner.com (3.2 MB) -registry cleaner, and handy for temp file and crap deletion too http://www.winaso.com/ (5 MB) - limited free trial, slow but safe for beginners http://system-cleaner.comodo.com/downloa%E2%80%A6 (9.5 MB)