Bring Back Messenger and Rid Yourself of Skype

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A few weeks back Microsoft merged Messenger and Skype in to a single package and flipped the switch on Messenger forcing users to use the new client. A fan of the old Messenger and not wanting to use Skype I found a way to install Messenger without having to use the merged client.

Messenger Reviver 2 automatically installs, repairs and/or modifies Windows Live Messenger 2012, 2011, 2009, and 2008 (as well as Windows Messenger) so you can continue using and signing in to the old service.

You can download Messenger Reviver 2 here and there is also a zipped version you may download here if your anti-virus or other security tools is blocking your download.

Messenger Reviver 2: Install Messenger without Skype

Once you download and install the program double click the program to start, and it will detect all installed versions of Messenger and give you the option to revive them. You can then sign in and use Messenger as if Skype never happened.

This is a great alternative for those that do not like to be force feed a newer version that includes Skype. Although not a long time fix as rumors go Messenger is set to be discontinued in 2014 at some point, but for those that like the original messenger it will suffice for now.

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