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Mutt · 10-29-2010, 05:26 PM

russian bastards forced me to upgrade - any way to re-install ICQ 6.x?

Highest Def · 10-29-2010, 05:30 PM

http://www.oldversion.com/ICQ.html not sure if they have it setup to force 'upgrades' on the old - old versions or not.

Adraco · 10-29-2010, 05:37 PM

Yepp, I was forced over to the new 7.2 version tonight.

Be careful during upgrade / installation. Be sure to select custom install, and mark off anything which has to do with ICQ search and other extra shit. It's probably designed to try to take over your browser and stuff, install another worthless toolbar which you don't need.

Also, after upgrade is done, try to read message history from someone, it will then come back and say "empty" but it will also be a link in the bottom left corner where to click to atomatically import message history from ICQ 6.5.

fatfoo · 10-29-2010, 05:38 PM

I was forced to upgrade. The program does not let users load it unless users have the latest version.

nickutis · 10-29-2010, 05:39 PM

I got so tired with ICQ so I just switched to Trillian - no fucking ads, nobody forces you to update and stuff

u-Bob · 10-29-2010, 05:39 PM

use miranda-im instead.

V_RocKs · 10-29-2010, 06:39 PM

2003b still here and still going strong.

AzteK · 10-29-2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickutis

I got so tired with ICQ so I just switched to Trillian - no fucking ads, nobody forces you to update and stuff

I lost all my contacts and connections with trillian...I loved it until that point...

Rochard · 10-29-2010, 06:42 PM

I was forced to upgrade this morning. Fuckers hijacked my fucking firefox search settings.

Bastards.

You all need to move over to skype!

AzteK · 10-29-2010, 06:44 PM

anyone tried http://www.pidgin.im ?

d-null · 10-29-2010, 08:17 PM

it forced me too, and since then my system seemed unstable, and it set itself to autorun on startup

I ran an uninstaller to stop it from running and now I only open icq when I really need to, I think it is time to stop using icq

izzynew · 10-29-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AzteK

anyone tried http://www.pidgin.im ?

That's what I use. Nice and clean without all the crap.
I began using it after ICQ installed its search on my PC despite doing a custom install.

AzteK · 10-29-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzynew

That's what I use. Nice and clean without all the crap.
I began using it after ICQ installed its search on my PC despite doing a custom install.

cool I'm downloading it right now...

AzteK · 10-29-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzynew

That's what I use. Nice and clean without all the crap.
I began using it after ICQ installed its search on my PC despite doing a custom install.

hmm so it's not like trillian where you have a single sign-on?

machinegunkelly · 10-29-2010, 09:02 PM

if they're forcing an update, there's likely a reason.

I Miss messages like crazy, perhaps due to some using older versions? I don't know but it's possible for sure.

AzteK · 10-29-2010, 09:03 PM

and no skype eh

PAR · 10-29-2010, 09:06 PM

ICQ tried a couple days ago and I was able to stop it by killing it and just restarting...
This afternoon it forced it and killing it did not work so now I have the new crop. Importing history crashed 3 times so I just put it in to a data base so I can search it as needed.

mostly I use email and skype

Machete_ · 10-29-2010, 09:21 PM

I was forced to upgrade too.

At first ICQ 7.2 looked atrocious. But then i tweaked the looks a bit, downloaded the banner removal tool and now it's actually pretty decent.

Mutt · 10-29-2010, 10:01 PM

i did the custom installation, UNCHECKED the icq toolbar and whatever else, and what do you know - fucking ICQ toolbar/search in Firefox. uninstalled the toolbar and it's still there - maybe i have to reboot.

NaughtyRob · 10-29-2010, 10:02 PM

I use Adium on my Mac. The only thing that sucks is that I dont get offline messages, but fucking ICQ sucks balls on a Mac, they stopped at version 2 or something.

Jim_Gunn · 10-29-2010, 10:27 PM

I have been afraid to upgrade for quite a while now. ICQ 2001b is working great for me still.

Barry-xlovecam · 10-29-2010, 10:36 PM

I use LINUX Pidgin. (Multi messenger like trillian.) My ICQ went down on my LINUX last night but loaded OK on the old windows in the other room. Now I know why it went down — they had to fix the Pidgin server to log into ICQ's servers. I thought that was it — this thread confirms ICQ server was the issue.

XSV · 10-29-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NaughtyRob

I use Adium on my Mac. The only thing that sucks is that I dont get offline messages, but fucking ICQ sucks balls on a Mac, they stopped at version 2 or something.

I use Adium as well for ICQ and it has been pretty solid for the most part. I tried the Mac version of the Trillian alpha but went back to Adium.

The Duck · 10-30-2010, 03:55 AM

Broke my Miranda.

GTS Mark · 10-30-2010, 05:34 AM

I am using icq for mac but it crashes everytime i copy and paste something into a message window

Phoenix · 10-30-2010, 06:09 AM

i like icq...miranda is better though

skype is cool for the chat

Serge Litehead · 10-30-2010, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

i did the custom installation, UNCHECKED the icq toolbar and whatever else, and what do you know - fucking ICQ toolbar/search in Firefox. uninstalled the toolbar and it's still there - maybe i have to reboot.

during installation click custom and uncheck all the misc junk. its the same as with all previous versions.
edit: never mind my comment, didn't notice you said you did custom install. never had a prob with it personally

btw to get back msg history from previous version in icq go to menu > contacts > message history & click "import history" link in lower left side of the window

Jarmusch · 10-30-2010, 06:21 AM

When asked if I wanted to install the new version, I clicked 'No', then clicked 'Sign In' again and it worked. No need to install the update.

Serge Litehead · 10-30-2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarmusch

When asked if I wanted to install the new version, I clicked 'No', then clicked 'Sign In' again and it worked. No need to install the update.

i did the same thing until was forced to upgrade couple weeks ago. it wouldn't sign in otherwise.

Jarmusch · 10-30-2010, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holograph

i did the same thing until was forced to upgrade couple weeks ago. it wouldn't sign in otherwise.

I see, maybe it only lets you click 'No' a set number of times..

BittieBucks Eric · 10-30-2010, 06:27 AM

MSN has done the same in the past.

Cyber Fucker · 10-30-2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u-Bob

use miranda-im instead.

10-29-2010, 05:26 PM	#1
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	ICQ forced an update on you? russian bastards forced me to upgrade - any way to re-install ICQ 6.x? __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

10-29-2010, 05:30 PM	#2
Highest Def In the Cave of Gold Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ONLINE Posts: 660	http://www.oldversion.com/ICQ.html not sure if they have it setup to force 'upgrades' on the old - old versions or not. __________________

10-29-2010, 05:37 PM	#3
Adraco Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Onboard an airplane around the globe Posts: 3,735	Yepp, I was forced over to the new 7.2 version tonight. Be careful during upgrade / installation. Be sure to select custom install, and mark off anything which has to do with ICQ search and other extra shit. It's probably designed to try to take over your browser and stuff, install another worthless toolbar which you don't need. Also, after upgrade is done, try to read message history from someone, it will then come back and say "empty" but it will also be a link in the bottom left corner where to click to atomatically import message history from ICQ 6.5. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The truth is not affected by the beliefs, or doubts, of the majority.

10-29-2010, 05:38 PM	#4
fatfoo ICQ:649699063 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 27,763	I was forced to upgrade. The program does not let users load it unless users have the latest version. __________________ Send me an email: [email protected]

10-29-2010, 06:42 PM	#9
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,890	I was forced to upgrade this morning. Fuckers hijacked my fucking firefox search settings. Bastards. You all need to move over to skype! __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

10-29-2010, 05:39 PM	#5
nickutis Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 719	I got so tired with ICQ so I just switched to Trillian - no fucking ads, nobody forces you to update and stuff

10-29-2010, 05:39 PM	#6
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10-29-2010, 06:44 PM	#10
AzteK Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Cali, USA Posts: 3,445	anyone tried http://www.pidgin.im ?

10-29-2010, 08:17 PM	#11
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	it forced me too, and since then my system seemed unstable, and it set itself to autorun on startup I ran an uninstaller to stop it from running and now I only open icq when I really need to, I think it is time to stop using icq

10-29-2010, 09:02 PM	#15
machinegunkelly Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,284	if they're forcing an update, there's likely a reason. I Miss messages like crazy, perhaps due to some using older versions? I don't know but it's possible for sure. __________________ dead.

10-29-2010, 09:03 PM	#16
AzteK Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Cali, USA Posts: 3,445	and no skype eh

10-29-2010, 09:06 PM	#17
PAR Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,835	ICQ tried a couple days ago and I was able to stop it by killing it and just restarting... This afternoon it forced it and killing it did not work so now I have the new crop. Importing history crashed 3 times so I just put it in to a data base so I can search it as needed. mostly I use email and skype

10-29-2010, 09:21 PM	#18
Machete_ WINNING! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,579	I was forced to upgrade too. At first ICQ 7.2 looked atrocious. But then i tweaked the looks a bit, downloaded the banner removal tool and now it's actually pretty decent.

10-29-2010, 10:01 PM	#19
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	i did the custom installation, UNCHECKED the icq toolbar and whatever else, and what do you know - fucking ICQ toolbar/search in Firefox. uninstalled the toolbar and it's still there - maybe i have to reboot. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

10-29-2010, 10:02 PM	#20
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10-29-2010, 10:27 PM	#21
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I have been afraid to upgrade for quite a while now. ICQ 2001b is working great for me still.

10-29-2010, 10:36 PM	#22
Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	I use LINUX Pidgin. (Multi messenger like trillian.) My ICQ went down on my LINUX last night but loaded OK on the old windows in the other room. Now I know why it went down — they had to fix the Pidgin server to log into ICQ's servers. I thought that was it — this thread confirms ICQ server was the issue.

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10-30-2010, 06:09 AM	#26
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10-30-2010, 06:21 AM	#28
Jarmusch Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12,464	When asked if I wanted to install the new version, I clicked 'No', then clicked 'Sign In' again and it worked. No need to install the update.

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