Looks like Microsoft has decided to bounce all the YouTube URLs sent via Live Messenger. It is rather pathetic to see such measure been taken in direct competition with Google.

Microsoft has its own version of Video sharing site called MSN Video and I guess it’s their way of competing against YouTube just because Microsoft has the upper hand when it comes to Instant Messenger.

Here is an example…

The following message could not be delivered to all recipients:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew

There are two solutions for it, one being straight forward where you just modify the URL by changing the HTTP into HXXP so it will not trigger their system and bounce back to you. But the only disadvantage is, the receiving party will not be able to click on the link, instead they have to copy and paste the link on their favourite web browser (Firefox in my case :-))

Here is how to get pass it…

hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew

Having said that, there is another way to do it…

It is by encrypting the msn conversation you have with people. I have written a small article on Encrypting IM Conversations a while back and that way, it is possible to send and receive YouTube URLs through Windows Live Message.

The only downside of that is, both parties needs to have the Encryption Software Installed.

You can find the Encryption Software on the following URL…
http://www.secway.fr/us/products/simplite_msn/

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