Cannot use handwriting tool in windows live messenger

[Yudhajit]

Hey people,
I am using windows XP SP2. I downloaded the latest windows live messenger, and windows live msg plus. I cannot use the handwiring tool in messenger. Can anyone have any solution?

Need help!

[JonathanD]

You need sp3 if you want to use this tool in windows live messenger. Exit the messenger entirely by right clicking on system tray icon. Restart your system and try again.

[Glenny]

Install Windows Journal Viewer to make handwriting work. Windows Vista users must pass Microsoft Genuine validation requirements to enable certain product features and to obtain non-security updates and product support from Microsoft.

[Eric B]

My friend had the same problem and finally found a solution. He is running Vista 64 without using Windows Journal Viewer.
Make sure that the "Tablet PC Input Service" is running. (run services.msc)
Description: Enables Tablet PC pen and ink functionality.