Emoticons FAQ

Emoticon Definition
An emoticon, also called a smilie, is a sequence of printable characters such as :), ^-^, or :-) or a small image that is intended to represent a human facial expression and convey an emotion. Emoticons are a form of paralanguage commonly used in email messages, in online bulletin boards, or in chat rooms. The word emoticon is a portmanteau based on emotion and icon. [Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emoticon ]

Q) What does your software do?
A) Our program is designed to automatically install additional emoticon and MSN Display Pictures (smiley icons, objects or fonts) directly into MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger.

Q) When ever I try to use MsgThemes it displays an error message asking for MSVBVM60.dll what can I do?
A) This can be easily resolved, simply download and run this file (click here), once installed you will be able to use MsgThemes

Q) What instant messaging program does your software work for?
A) Our software works with MSN Messenger 7, MSN Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live Messenger, unfortunately it doesn't work with any other Instant Message program
or on any previous version of MSN Messenger.

Q) Does the MsgThemes work with other MSN Messenger add-ons created?
A) Yes

Q) I've installed one pack of emoticons from MsgThemes can I now install more emoticon packs?
A) Yes!!! Install as many as you like, there is no limit to the amount you can install, since every MsgThemes emoticon pack and MSN Display Picture pack is FREE you might as well take advantage of our ample selection.

Q) Why can I only send 5 different emoticons in one message?
A) Microsoft have set a limit to the amount of "custom emoticons" that you can send in one message, currently there is no way round this limitation.

Q) Your software is way cool can I host it and write about it on my website?
A) Yeah, no problem, as long as you distribute the software as it came with no modifications

Q) I've visited this website but I can't see the emoticons on my drop down list!
A) You need to download and double click on the emoticon installer software, and then follow the on screen instructions.

Q) How do I use the new emoticons?
A) Simply use the standard drop down emoticon menu (note only your first 10 in your custom emoticons list will appear on there) on MSN Messenger or by keyboard shortcuts- please read the help file (distributed with the emoticon installer) for further details and keyboard shortcuts for your emoticon installer pack.

Q) Why is this software free?
A) We believe that paying for a simple utility is uncommon and by distributing this software as freeware our software will be accessible to more people.

Q) Can I change which emoticons appear on the drop down menu ?
A) Yes.

1. On the Tools menu, click Create Emoticons.
2. Select the emoticon that you want to move
3. Select Move up or Move down to move the emoticon where you want

The first 10 emoticons will appear on your drop down menu

Q) I've installed the emoticons on my PC but when I log in under a different username they don't appear, why?
A) This is due to the way in which MSN Messenger operates its accounts, if you wish to use the emoticons under a different log in address then simply log in to MSN Messenger and re-install the software, you can do this with as many accounts as you like

Q) How do I change the name of your emoticons?
A)
1 . Open up the main MSN Messenger window then select the "Tools" menu, click on the "Create Emoticons" button.
2 . Select the emoticon that you wish to change the name of, and then click on the "Modify" button.
3 . Make the changes to the name, and then click on the "Save Changes" button.
4 . In the "My Custom Emoticons" window simply, click on "OK".

Q) For some reason MsgThemes is not running or is giving me an error message, can you help!?
A) Yes sure, its in our interest to improve reliability simply inform us of your error messages and we should be able to help- please email dan@mywinks.net

Q) I'm very impressed with your software and I'd like to put it on our magazine disk, or comment on it in an article do you mind me doing so?
A) Please contact press@emoinstaller.com

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