How do I run an old version of windows live messenger without being required to install the new one?

Question

I donwloaded windows 8 from a 3rd source caus ei hate the new windows live beta 9. When i try to run it, it says "a newer version is available. you must install it". how do i dodge this and run my older version?

I know its possible since my brother is doing it. But he always had the old version and it never prompted him to update. I recently system restored mine so thats why i had to reinstall. so help?

Answer 1

http://www.oldapps.com/



look around

Answer 2

that's weird all i had to do was install 8 i click on the install update notice (one that looked like a email notification) and it asked if i wanted to update it or not in a normal window i clicked no and its now working fine for me no update try again and keep eyes open for the second page

Answer 3

i advise you to get rid of windows live messenger and use yahoo messenger