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Update for Windows XP (KB890831) 

Brief Description
After you install Windows XP SP2 and then try to run MSN Messenger, the input method editor (IME) may not respond or run as expected.

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Quick Details
File Name:WindowsXP-KB890831-x86-ENU.exe
Version:890831
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB890831
Date Published:1/12/2005
Language:English
Download Size:459 KB
Estimated Download Time: 2 min 56K

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Overview

After you install Windows XP SP2 and then try to run MSN Messenger, the input method editor (IME) may not respond or run as expected. Install this update to help resolve the issue. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 2

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Instructions

This download is available to customers running genuine Microsoft Windows. Click the Continue button in the Validation Required section above to begin the short validation process. Once validated, you will be returned to this page with specific instructions for obtaining the download.

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