You're confusing Windows Messenger v4.7 with Windows Live Messenger v8.x.
(The last version of MSN Messenger was v7.5.)

See http://kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_messenger.htm.

For Messenger/Outlook Express tweaks, see
http://kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_oe.htm.
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MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

Jim Bunton wrote:
Outlook express v 6
on start up opens msn messenger

problem - it opens up and older version (v 4.7) than the one I wish to use
i.e. window live messenger v 8

Subsequently when I open messenger using the Start Menu it opens the later
OLD version!

I then have to run the install.exe (repair) to reset my version of
messenger
to v 8

NB I have the Tools Options 'Log onto messenger at start up ' in
outlook express UNTICKED