Not working with Messenger app

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I used to be able to group Messenger app (the one from the Windows store) with other programs, but now, for some reason it doesn't work. I've tried restarting but it still doesn't work.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Need to know more on your system.

  1. Windows version, please use Windows "Winver.exe" for Windows full version numbers.
  2. Groupy version.
  3. What version of Messenger you have on.

I am running Groupy V1.49.1 and on Windows V20H2 (OS Build 19042.1052), but, I can group it.


Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi, I'm running on the same versions as you:

Windows Version 20H2 (OS Build 19042.1052)
Groupy Version 1.49.1

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

It the issue happening while trying to group Messanger with any application such as Windows explorer or notepad? Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling Messenger?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

I only remember trying it on Chrome, Discord, and Steam.

However, I uninstalled and reinstalled Messenger and it now seems to be working. I then went ahead to turn off hardware acceleration, then afterwards the problem goes back. I tried uninstalling it then downloading it again from Windows Store, yet it keeps getting an error, so I opted to just download it straight from the web. This time, the problem is gone whether or not hardware acceleration is on.

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Great, so the issue is solve.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

I am having the same issue. Have tried uninstalling/reinstalling. No luck. Any ideas?

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting mjfxxx, reply 6

I am having the same issue. Have tried uninstalling/reinstalling. No luck. Any ideas?
End of mjfxxx's quote

Which version of Messenger you're using? Download direct from the Website seem working. The one from the Windows Store don't work.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Same issue here. I tried uninstall and install one from the web. No luck.

Windows: 20H2 (OS Build 19042.1348)

Groupy: 1.5

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ha22, reply 8

Same issue here. I tried uninstall and install one from the web. No luck.

Windows: 20H2 (OS Build 19042.1348)

Groupy: 1.5
End of ha22's quote

Again, I am asking the same question. Which version of Messenger you're using? Download direct from the Website seem working. The one from the Windows Store don't work.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

I wrote that I removed app store version and install one direct from the website. No luck.

Thank You

Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ha22, reply 10

I wrote that I removed app store version and install one direct from the website. No luck.

Thank You
End of ha22's quote

I wonder if your issue only on Windows Messenger? Any other application not grouping?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting tbeno10, reply 12

I am having the same issue. 

I have windows 11 version 21H2 OS build 22000.708.

i am downloading from this site: https://www.messenger.com/desktop

I still cannot get it to attach. 
End of tbeno10's quote

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. I believe you're running preview version of Windows which is not supported.

Thanks
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top

Okay, I understand, but as I mentioned there.

Quoting basj, reply 3

No, nothing yet on this one. But, from what my understanding, if an application is using non standard titlebar. Than it is hard for Groupy to group them with other application.
End of basj's quote

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

Hi, just bumping this post as it's still an issue. I'm on the trial version and considering buying, but if messenger won't work I probably won't buy 

Messenger.169.0.0.17.103
Windows 10 Version 10.0.19044 Build 19044

 

 

Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks for your reply. I am using:

 

Windows 11, 22H2 (OS Build 22621.819)

Messenger: 169.0.0.17.103 (417913792)

 

Thanks again.

 

Mark

 

Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I just checked and the current version of Messenger no longer work with Groupy. Seem like they are moving away from Windows standard titlebar. Which cannot work with Groupy. When I first post on this thread, reply#1 in July 2021, my guess is, Messenger was still using Standard titlebar back then.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #19 from Stardock Forums Top

it cannot work with groupy right now but is groupy still under active development? 

Reply #20 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting arving, reply 19

it cannot work with groupy right now but is groupy still under active development? 
End of arving's quote

I believe, there will be new update/upgrade for Groupy, but, I can not tell you when it will be release.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #21 from Stardock Forums Top

Is it possible to get this working if we can find an old version of messenger somewhere? Or has FB blocked that?

 

I'm also thinking to buy, but only if it's going to work with Messenger...

 

Reply #22 from Stardock Forums Top

To answer my own question, yes, if you're ok with running a very old version (97.11.116) then you can get grouping back working

Edit: Oh nope, it will auto update - so that's no good :(

Reply #23 from Stardock Forums Top

Same issue here. Bought Groupy, and didn't think I would run into this issue.

Windows version 22H2

Messenger version 1720.28.215.0