Current Yahoo Bugs - FYI

[Ven0m]

I've updated the list to reflect all current bugs and I've added a list of exploits.

[SaGaR13]

No matter what I try, I cannot get Yahoo! Messenger 9 or 8 (any version) to install onto my PC with Microsoft Windows XP SP3. Each and every time I try I get the same message "Yahoo Messenger install unsuccessful"

I have tried various methods of installation, including turning my anti-virus and firewall off, instead of using the supplied installation mode. I have run CCleaner in advance, cleaned my registry, and even defragmented my hard drive. I have tried deleting the Yahoo! Messenger folder from my programs directory, as well as removing any other Yahoo! related items on my computer. I have gone to the Adobe website and installed the latest version of the Flash player. I have even tried installing it while in Safe Mode.

I have also tried voodoo tactics such as trying to hold my mouth in the proper position, making a ward-evil sign, and even jumped up and down and spun around 3 times while singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

However i noticed one thing....when i download from a sub-installer that yahoo provides at its messenger website, the complete download of messenger does take place, however, during installation, it stops at 57%, and displays the message: INSTALL UNSUCCESSFUL.

But when i tried installing from a 15 MB direct installer, the installation stopped at 94% and i got the following error:

I was installing it from an administrator account already. I also created a new administrator account and ran the installer from that account, but i got the same error again as listed above in the pic.

Any idea as to why is the installer saying that i don't have administrative privileges although i am already using an administrator account? I don't encounter such error while downloading any other application/software.

Plz help me!!

[Ven0m]

That's rather odd. What's some of your PC specs?

[SaGaR13]

I am using Microsoft XP SP3 Home edition. I had been using messenger 9.0 beta successfully till about a month back, but all this trouble started when i tried to upgrade it. Help!

[Ven0m]

Are you using the Vista Transformation Pack for XP or WindowBlinds (since it appears you're using a Vista theme in the screenshot)? If so, that could be why that's occurring.

[SaGaR13]

oh yes, I am using a Vista Transformation Pack. Ok, so now I'll uninstall it, restore my original XP settings, download yahoo messenger once again, and will report back soon. Thank you for your help Ven0m.

[Ven0m]

Yeah, there's some known issues for various applications when running the Vista Transformation Pack for Windows XP.

When installing, try the full installer link...
http://download.yimg.com/ycs/msg/dl/...00_2128_us.exe

[SaGaR13]

No, that didn't work. I restored my factory settings back, but still am getting the same error:

[SaGaR13]

Ok, no other option left, I'll try formatting my PC. Anyways, thanks a lot for your help Ven0m.

[Ven0m]

Any update on the progress of your issue SaGaR13?