ICQ 2000b Beta v4.65 Build #3281 released

Wish · 9th April 2001, 18:37

I wonder how many more ads did they add in this new version.... :P

DeSano · 9th April 2001, 19:25

If I could track down and older install version, like one of the 99 beta ones, would it still have the ads, or was it just the current icq versions that had it?

SNYder · 9th April 2001, 20:07

its only been since icq2000b. personaly i dont mind the adds. i like the new features in icq.

Somebody · 9th April 2001, 21:04

happily using icq 99b here =D

Matt · 9th April 2001, 21:45

I've got this program to remove ads. Not tried it though. There's some info here that works.

I don't like the ads. I'll probably get the latest version though. Rather that than AIM or MSN messenger.

SNYder · 9th April 2001, 21:57

i followed the steps on that site and the add isn't there any more

im stickin with the latest versions. the features are great.

piesupreme · 9th April 2001, 22:04

thanks matt, i needed to get rid of those goddamn banners.

Matt · 9th April 2001, 22:10

It's the same sort of thing. But the link I put has pictures. You know what some people are like. They need all the help they can get.

DeSano · 9th April 2001, 22:55

I prefer AIM anyway, uses much less resources and it's super easy to get rid of the ads. (If one were so inclined.)

rm' · 9th April 2001, 23:14

I'd sacrifice a thousand rams if someone would make me a simple IM'er using the ICQ protocol that ACTUALLY ALLOWED SAVING OF THE CONTACT LIST! Gawd! They shove a million features in your face that just suck more and more RAM down the tubes, and they won't even fucking support contact list saving! What a fucking rip! Recently, I haven't been able to run ICQ for longer than 1/2 hr before my system runs out of resources and crashes. FUCK!

My rant for the day.

Matt · 10th April 2001, 00:03

That link in the other thread to remove useless features doesn't work. Got a list of the files to delete or something?

Jstalilwyrd · 10th April 2001, 00:12

Quote:

Originally posted by Radioactive Man
I'd sacrifice a thousand rams if someone would make me a simple IM'er using the ICQ protocol that ACTUALLY ALLOWED SAVING OF THE CONTACT LIST! Gawd! They shove a million features in your face that just suck more and more RAM down the tubes, and they won't even fucking support contact list saving! What a fucking rip! Recently, I haven't been able to run ICQ for longer than 1/2 hr before my system runs out of resources and crashes. FUCK!

AIM saves contact lists (since 4.1 or 4.2?) and you can use them on AIM Express. Mmm. And it's a simple, no-frills messenger. And ads are killed like that (if you wanted to anyway). Me likey.

[random thought]
Could AOL possibly be bloating ICQ so much to possibly gain more AIM users? Hmm... something to chew on. Speaking of which, I need food...
[/random thought]

bonj · 10th April 2001, 00:21

Quote:

Originally posted by Jstalilwyrd

Quote:

Originally posted by Radioactive Man
I'd sacrifice a thousand rams if someone would make me a simple IM'er using the ICQ protocol that ACTUALLY ALLOWED SAVING OF THE CONTACT LIST! Gawd! They shove a million features in your face that just suck more and more RAM down the tubes, and they won't even fucking support contact list saving! What a fucking rip! Recently, I haven't been able to run ICQ for longer than 1/2 hr before my system runs out of resources and crashes. FUCK!

AIM saves contact lists (since 4.1 or 4.2?) and you can use them on AIM Express. Mmm. And it's a simple, no-frills messenger. And ads are killed like that (if you wanted to anyway). Me likey.

RM actually asked for an IM'er using the ICQ protocol. So I figured I'd add that AIM does have some experimental support for the ICQ protocol -- just enter your ICQ number as your screen name, enter your password, and connect. The only problem is that your buddy list will consist of a bunch of numbers that you won't make any sense of

SNYder · 10th April 2001, 07:08

does that actually work?

<--- goes to try

10th April 2001, 08:22

icq is for pricks.

magnezium · 10th April 2001, 10:13

thankz Wish... anyone have a whatsnew?

magnezium · 10th April 2001, 10:19

nvm...

09/04/01
Build #3281 v.4.65
- Enhanced Spam Control
- More carriers added to ICQ SMS mainly in the US

ahyang98 · 10th April 2001, 10:33

Hi aanyone pls how to remove banners in this new version???

Thor · 10th April 2001, 11:06

I never get to see any banners because I'm behid a proxyserver

piesupreme · 10th April 2001, 11:58

Quote:

Originally posted by ahyang98
Hi aanyone pls how to remove banners in this new version???

READ THE GODDAMN THREAD!

Budgie · 11th April 2001, 16:50

Go to http://www.chickshardware.com/html/a...cqadrem/1.html

There you can find a very detailed description how to remove any ads and banners in ICQ and to keep them away

. The instructions are slightly complicated, just read it thoroughly and it should work

Peace.

RhinoTrip · 11th April 2001, 17:49

I still use ICQ 98a - the last version before it got so bloated I couldn't stand it anymore. 98a takes about 1 second to load on my computer, while 99 whatever took at least 10. If it isn't Photoshop, it shouldn't take that long is my caveat with software. Do I really need a utility to send text messages to cell phones? No thanks.

btw, if anyone wants 98a I still have the installer and I can post it somewhere (since it's SMALL).

mr_sax · 11th April 2001, 18:11

silly..... well......

getting rid of these ads is a challenge, thus fun for me...

searching for the right hack, file, info, etc was SO ez in this instance. the forum that the icq website linked to had all the info the the removal of hacks, because icq wants to find out how these people are doing this, and respond by giving out a newer ver that fixes the hacks, thus allowing them to make $

but alas I found the right file for the deed, and the correct way of getting the ads out.

http://members.fortunecity.com/zxypher/icqhacks.html

it's a simple and crapy site made by me in less than 5 minutes. but it worx and gives you the hack.

also on that page is the other kinds of IM's. e.g. Trillian is a great IM that hosts IRC, ICQ, AOL, and MSN. it's a great proggy without ads and takes up 3.46mb of ram, /sarcasm great for me (i have 128 hehe). so check it out, and have a blast at the fact that you've stopped icq from desplaying ads

Thor · 11th April 2001, 18:22

This will fix all Add problems :

ICQ Add Killer
They have different versions for all recent ICQ versions ...
It works great ...

SNYder · 11th April 2001, 22:48

Quote:

Originally posted by RhinoTrip
I still use ICQ 98a - the last version before it got so bloated I couldn't stand it anymore. 98a takes about 1 second to load on my computer, while 99 whatever took at least 10. If it isn't Photoshop, it shouldn't take that long is my caveat with software. Do I really need a utility to send text messages to cell phones? No thanks.

btw, if anyone wants 98a I still have the installer and I can post it somewhere (since it's SMALL).

whats the difference between 98a and 98b? which is better?

and could you poist it

thanks

YtseJam · 17th April 2001, 10:44

Is it only me or is this thread:
http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=42471

is blocked? hmm? it's the one with a detailed instructions by sawg to change the size of the dialogs in ICQ. Hmpf.

D-cibeL · 17th April 2001, 16:43

sawg - Thank you so very much for that list of dll's. It sure cut down the time of finding out whcich ones to remove.

9th April 2001, 22:04	#7
piesupreme Major Dude Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: drum'n'bass mecca Posts: 856	thanks matt, i needed to get rid of those goddamn banners. use the search, that's what it's there for. Jungle Ravers never die, all we do is multiply

10th April 2001, 11:06	#19
Thor Major Dude Join Date: May 2000 Location: Gent, Belgium (Europe) Posts: 968	I never get to see any banners because I'm behid a proxyserver http://www.blorp.com/~thor

11th April 2001, 16:50	#21
Budgie Major Dude Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell frozen up Posts: 1,217	How to remove ads? Read Diz ;) Go to http://www.chickshardware.com/html/a...cqadrem/1.html There you can find a very detailed description how to remove any ads and banners in ICQ and to keep them away . The instructions are slightly complicated, just read it thoroughly and it should work Peace. Please consider the Forum Rules before posting utter crap. Thank you!

11th April 2001, 17:49	#22
RhinoTrip Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Boston, MA Skins: 9 Posts: 897	I still use ICQ 98a - the last version before it got so bloated I couldn't stand it anymore. 98a takes about 1 second to load on my computer, while 99 whatever took at least 10. If it isn't Photoshop, it shouldn't take that long is my caveat with software. Do I really need a utility to send text messages to cell phones? No thanks. btw, if anyone wants 98a I still have the installer and I can post it somewhere (since it's SMALL). RhinoTrip Working for the man.

11th April 2001, 18:22	#24
Thor Major Dude Join Date: May 2000 Location: Gent, Belgium (Europe) Posts: 968	This will fix all Add problems : ICQ Add Killer They have different versions for all recent ICQ versions ... It works great ... http://www.blorp.com/~thor

9th April 2001, 18:37	#1
Wish Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 702	I wonder how many more ads did they add in this new version.... :P

9th April 2001, 19:25	#2
DeSano Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: NJ Posts: 121	If I could track down and older install version, like one of the 99 beta ones, would it still have the ads, or was it just the current icq versions that had it?

9th April 2001, 20:07	#3
SNYder Forum King Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,432	its only been since icq2000b. personaly i dont mind the adds. i like the new features in icq.

9th April 2001, 21:04	#4
Somebody Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,531	happily using icq 99b here =D

9th April 2001, 21:45	#5
Matt Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: England Posts: 3,396	I've got this program to remove ads. Not tried it though. There's some info here that works. I don't like the ads. I'll probably get the latest version though. Rather that than AIM or MSN messenger.

9th April 2001, 21:57	#6
SNYder Forum King Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,432	i followed the steps on that site and the add isn't there any more im stickin with the latest versions. the features are great.

9th April 2001, 22:10	#8
Matt Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: England Posts: 3,396	It's the same sort of thing. But the link I put has pictures. You know what some people are like. They need all the help they can get.

9th April 2001, 22:55	#9
DeSano Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: NJ Posts: 121	I prefer AIM anyway, uses much less resources and it's super easy to get rid of the ads. (If one were so inclined.)

9th April 2001, 23:14	#10
rm' Banned Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,361	I'd sacrifice a thousand rams if someone would make me a simple IM'er using the ICQ protocol that ACTUALLY ALLOWED SAVING OF THE CONTACT LIST! Gawd! They shove a million features in your face that just suck more and more RAM down the tubes, and they won't even fucking support contact list saving! What a fucking rip! Recently, I haven't been able to run ICQ for longer than 1/2 hr before my system runs out of resources and crashes. FUCK! My rant for the day.

10th April 2001, 00:03	#11
Matt Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: England Posts: 3,396	That link in the other thread to remove useless features doesn't work. Got a list of the files to delete or something?

10th April 2001, 07:08	#14
SNYder Forum King Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,432	does that actually work? <--- goes to try

10th April 2001, 08:22	#15
pajama-boy Guest Posts: n/a	icq is for pricks.

10th April 2001, 10:13	#16
magnezium Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 306	thankz Wish... anyone have a whatsnew?

10th April 2001, 10:19	#17
magnezium Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 306	nvm... 09/04/01 Build #3281 v.4.65 - Enhanced Spam Control - More carriers added to ICQ SMS mainly in the US

10th April 2001, 10:33	#18
ahyang98 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 33	Hi aanyone pls how to remove banners in this new version???

11th April 2001, 18:11	#23
mr_sax Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: pabuk.com/forums :) Posts: 1,907	silly..... well...... getting rid of these ads is a challenge, thus fun for me... searching for the right hack, file, info, etc was SO ez in this instance. the forum that the icq website linked to had all the info the the removal of hacks, because icq wants to find out how these people are doing this, and respond by giving out a newer ver that fixes the hacks, thus allowing them to make $ but alas I found the right file for the deed, and the correct way of getting the ads out. http://members.fortunecity.com/zxypher/icqhacks.html it's a simple and crapy site made by me in less than 5 minutes. but it worx and gives you the hack. also on that page is the other kinds of IM's. e.g. Trillian is a great IM that hosts IRC, ICQ, AOL, and MSN. it's a great proggy without ads and takes up 3.46mb of ram, /sarcasm great for me (i have 128 hehe). so check it out, and have a blast at the fact that you've stopped icq from desplaying ads

17th April 2001, 10:44	#26
YtseJam Forum King Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Israel Posts: 2,398	Uhm... Is it only me or is this thread: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?threadid=42471 is blocked? hmm? it's the one with a detailed instructions by sawg to change the size of the dialogs in ICQ. Hmpf.

17th April 2001, 16:43	#27
D-cibeL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: the basement Posts: 158	sawg - Thank you so very much for that list of dll's. It sure cut down the time of finding out whcich ones to remove.

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