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    - MSN Prerequisites and getting started I want to start using MSN to get in contact with friends that already use it. I am confused about prerequisites. 1 - How can I create an MSN Messenger account? 2 - Do I need an hotmail mailbox or can I just create an MSN Messenger account? 3 - Can I use an existing e-mail address without creating a new mailbox? 4 - How can I use MSN Messenger from Windows Vista? 5 - Have I to install it? 6 - Is there a "getting started page"? Regards Marius Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92509
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    - wkhenifi@crownfineart.com e1-rgkq-rk1h-nfc3@emailias.com I've receved two alerts about "Got Gleam? See who's updated their space". It comes up like someone logging in but the damn window doesn't go away. On my messenger it shows above my Online contacts with a bell symbol. How the hell do I disable this "feature" so I don't get bothered with this Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92507
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    - No alerts and sounds Hello, I have this problem with windows live messenger 8.5.1302.1018..When somebody comes online, I can't see the alert at the bottom right. Also i can't hear any sound, like nudge.. The first moments I come online, I can see the alerts and hear the sounds, but after a while, again the same problem. Can you help me please?? Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92506
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    - Remote Assistance Quite Working Hello, I've been using Remote Assistance for a few years now, but on Friday I got a new 2Wire gateway from Telus that doesn't support UPNP, and now Remote Assistance quit working. Is there any way to get Remote Assistance to work if the router doesn't support UPNP? Thanks, Shane Goodman Windows XP Home SP3 Windows Live Messenger 2008 (build 8.5.1302.1018) Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92500
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    - Microsoft Lifecam vx-3000 freeze while using Live messenger 8.1 My computer's OS is vista home premium 32-bit with 2GB RAM. I have recently downloaded and installed the driver 1.4 for Microscoft lifecam vx-3000 for use in Live messenger 8.1. The problem I've encountered now is every time when I use video call, the webcam can only be used for less than 30 sec and then freezed and then i will be disconnected from live messenger. Then I tried to connected back to live messenger and it never work. I have to disconnected from my ISP server and reconnect to ISP again in order to connect to Live messenger again. Can anyone please tell me how to solve this problem? Thank you. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92497
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    - Contacts suddenly being ungrouped This is the second time that I have meeting with this problem. The solution given to me by the Microsoft Live Messenger support staff is totally the same as the old solution given to me last year when I met with this problem too. My problem: I am using Live Messenger 2008 with my Win Vista Business some day when all of a sudden, my contacts, that were all grouped into various contact groups, just got ungrouped into the "Other Contacts". The same problem was met last year, and the explanation given to me last year was that I upgraded my Live Messenger version and caused a sync issue with the server. The solution given to me last year was to do a manual regrouping of all the 400+ contacts into the 20 groups that I have. The support staff said last year that there is nothing that can be done on the server side because the sync issue actually is irreversible. Thats why last year, I did a manual regroup of all the contacts which was a very tiring job to do. This time round, the support staff couldn't provide me with an explanation on why this problem occurred. The solution that they could provide to me was the old one that they provided me last year too. After which, I emailed them, with the solution email that I have gotten last year, asking them why the same problem occurred twice. This year, the solution email also came with a backup plan, that is, for me to export my contacts and safe-keep it in case such incidents happen again. I did propose to them this solution last year when I met with this problem, because I had another messenger account with the same contacts and the same groupings. But however, last year, the support staff told me that even if I export the contacts and import it back into the account, it will still be ungrouped, and I would still have to do a manual regrouping of all the contacts. Because of this, I emailed the support staff to ask why the export and import method was not possible last time, and that it is now possible? The support staff just replied me, saying that the information I provided to them about my last year's incident was in 2007 and based on the older version of the messenger, thus the 2 solutions for the problem doesn't overlap and is mutually exclusive. I am quite fed-up with the support staff, taking 9 (NINE) long days before replying my emails. and furthurmore, because I quoted support staff names in my emails to them, the replies were all NAME-LESS, which I supposed that the support staff do not want to take up furthur responsibility about this matter in future. I called up Microsoft Singapore, but the technical department told me that they are quite tied up too. Thus, the only way was for me to email the support side for solutions. But I told them that the support staff are slow and not giving me productive solutions, and the technical officer told me to try posting in MS NewsGroups for solutions. Please provide me with solutions that can help solve my problems via the server side and not for me to do manual groupings again. And please also provide me with solutions to prevent this problem from occurring again. My Case ID with Microsoft support: SRX1067899749ID (this year's), SRX1037860176ID (last year's). Thanks and with regards THNG. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92494
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    - Alerts and how do I turn the damn things off? In the past hour I've receved two alerts about "Got Gleam? See who's updated their space". It comes up like someone logging in but the damn window doesn't go away. On my messenger it shows above my Online contacts with a bell symbol. How the hell do I disable this "feature" so I don't get bothered with this crap anymore? If I want this crap to pop up on my screen I'LL decide not microsoft. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92493
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    - Sign in issues Hi - I am having a problem on my new Vista Machine. Messenger allows me to sign in and the two symbols strt to rotate. But thats it nothing else happens i dont appear to have signed in. BUT if i have logged in on my profile on another PC it boots me out as if it has logged in. I have tried to cancel and retry etc but nothing happens My Friends on my contact list do keep seeing me sign in and sign out although i dont get that far. Any ideas anyone? -- Gary Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92492
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    - How much bandwidth does MSN messenger use when idle? Hi How much bandwidth does MSN messenger use when sitting idle (i.e. loaded but minimised and unused). The reason is because we have banned Skype for using up too much, and are looking for an alternative. We have 28 users who's skypes were using 35 gig's of traffic per month, just by leaving it sat minimised at the bottom. Skype's FAQ says that sitting idle it should take no more than .5 Kb/s, but our bandwidth monitoring showed it was much higher when multiple Skypes were running, almost as tho each individual skype was saying "Hi I'm here... and so is my friend... and so is my other friend... and so is my other friend...<repeat for all 28 users>". So at the moment IM is banned until we can find a more bandwidth friendly method of text messaging someone (voice messaging is banned period). Anyone know the bandwidth requirements? Cheers J Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92490
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    - MSN messenger 8.5 keeps logging/signing out @ random !?!?!!? what??? am I the only 1 experiencing this great microsoft phenomenon? wtf..... Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92482
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    - MSN messenger keeps logging/signing out @ random !?!?!!? then it'll sign back in with the same logging out issues!?!?! what gives?????? its MSN version 8.5.1302.1018. Yes I have tried uninstalling and re-installing. But 4 some reason when I am logged in2 MSN Messenger I can not change the status (ie.. offline,away,appear offline) and when I try 2 MSN just states unable to perform... and logs out of MSN. I run Windows XP sp2 with Kaspersky Internet security 7.0.0.125 and w/ SpyWareBlaster. This is really going to bother me as my other hotmail had the same problem with MSN and I had to ditch that email.......and if this happens with my only active hotmail account.... I will scream!!!!!!!!!! Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92477
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    - No automatic logon of Live Messenger 8.5 on portable computer Hello group, I have a problem with a portable computer (Acer Aspire 5610, Vista Premium SP1, Panda Antivirus and Firewall). When Windows Live Messenger starts, it doesn't show the three marks (Remember me, Remember password, Automatic Logon) in the main window, only the email address, password, "Log on as..." and the Log on button. I have the same version of Messenger on a stationary computer and there the three marks are present. The two computers are wirelessly linked to an access point with access to the Internet (fibre optic cable). How do I get back the three marks on the portable computer, so the computer can automatically log on? Please, help me! Best regards, Lars, Denmark. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92476
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    - when using version older than wlm: I appear offline to my contacts Hi, When I'm using MSN messenger 7.5 or older, some contacts see me as offline when I'm actually online. On some pc's I use I can't upgrade to WLM so is there another solution? This problem has been bugging me for I while now and haven't find an answer yet. Thanks Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92470
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    - arrrrrr total frustration here...HELP!!!!!!!! I have just (paid) to have my PC reformatted etc and am now running SP3. My problem is that when I was running SP2, I had windows live messenger and it worked great. Since running SP3 I have downloaded live but it will only get to 20% install then stops. Ive tried deleting and redownloading, but same thing always happens. I have turned off my firewall..made sure I have enough space etc..even my computer guy has no idea..so its with total frustration I turn to you. Can anyone help me to install Live Messenger cause Im missing chatting with my many friends and family heaps. Thanks. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92467
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    - Reading mail offline with MSN 7.0 How can I read my email while offline in 7.0. MSN want to connect when I start the application. Thanks. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92466
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    - Difficulty loading ctt file I was sent a ctt file that is supposed to contain messenger contacts. Unfortunately, I can not seem to import the contacts. From windows messenger: File->Import Contacts from a Saved File Then I chose the file, but I get an error message stating: "This is not a properly formatted conatact list . . . " Is this a matter of different messenger versions? Is there anything I can do? Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92462
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    - Problems after installing and then overwriting SP3 I had my system just the way I wanted it and everything I wanted to do worked. Then I upgraded to SP3. SP3 wouldn't boot and nor would safe mode so I had to "repair" my installation by reinstalling my original SP1 installation disk and installing SP2 over the top of it. Sadly my system is nowhere near the state it was in before. Since SP3 caused this problem and SP3 intransigence in not allowing me to remove it in the usual way has caused a lot of problems that would take me 20 mins to list here ... I would like to know where to go in the Microsoft hierarchy to get some help getting my system back to scratch. A brief list RPC server not working. DCHP has to be started manually each time I start the machine. NVIDIA driver installation doesn't recognise NVIDIA drivers and won't install. Windows update won't start. Any suggestions? -- Bill Jillians, a dude BJ must be the king idiot here, because I've laughed out loud at his posts. - River (25/11/2007) Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92455
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    - Opening the news groups by clicking on links in e-mail When I post a message and get a reply back in my MSN e-mail, I cannot click that url in my e-mail and go to back to the answer like I use to. Anyone have any suggestion what is causing this. I am using XP SP2 with "windows live messenger" version 2008. I can open all other links that appear in my e-mail except the one from the newsgroups. This did not happen while I was using MSN Messenger. -- Wayne Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92454
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    - clicking a website in MSN and logging into the forums I have windows XP with SP2. Recently I had to update my AVG Antivirus to the 2008 version. This corrupted my MSN Messenger 7.0 and I had to upgrade to the newest version of window live messenger. Since upgrading the AVG Antivirus and windows live messenger I have been unable to click on a link and get back into this forum. Before when I received an answer from the forum it would appear in my MSN email, and I could click on the link and go directly back to my question. I cannot do that anymore. When I click on the link it say done at the bottom, but the link does not open up. Does anyone have any ideas why this would happen? I am certain if I get an answer back to this question, which will be sent back to me by e-mail, I will not be able to click on the link in my MSN Premium e-mail and get back to this question like I did before the updates. Thanks. -- Wayne Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92449
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    - damned tabs How come in Messenger live on my notebook, I can choose to disable tabs in the contacts list, but I can't disable them in Messenger 7 on my PC? They take up a lot of useless space... -- regards, |\ /| | \/ |@rk \../ \/os Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92445
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    - Messenger crashes when i launch cam Hi Ive been having a problem with my messenger for the last few weeks, when i try to start my cam or the persons cam im chatting with once they accept the request or i do my msn crashes instantly and i have to restart it, once restarted it works fine, does anyone have any ideas? i am using build 8.5.1302.1018 any help would be very appriciated Danny Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92444
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    - updating data - gosh, finally... ... I seem to have succeeded in modifying my messenger (live?) account at last. It was a very confusing nightmare. I suspect this was the result of the fact that I made my messenger account long time ago (2001) and conflicts due to new versions and services. I needed to change the e-mail adres I used to sign in because it had become invalid. Now I have one question: will my contacts still be able to see me in their messenger list? -- regards, |\ /| | \/ |@rk \../ \/os Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92438
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    - Contact list almost all empty Hi A few days ago I noticed my MSN contact list was almost empty with only 7 or 8 people (showing as offline) out of almost 50 or so that I used to have. I thought at first it was the program that had gone buggy but since then I've logged on different ways (web version, Meebo, etc) and my list in fact has almost all dissapeared! Is there a way to retrieve my previous contact list sort of like the 'XP system restore'? Thanks! Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92436
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    - AVG 8.0 corrupted my MSN Messenger 7.0 I downloaded & installed AVG 8.0 Antivirus over AVG 7.5 as recommended. Since installing AVG 8.0 I noticed that I cannot sign into my 7.0 version of MSN Messenger. All my contacts are gone, and a lot of the components have lost there ability to make any changes in them. Has anyone else had this problem. Another problem I am experiencing with the new AVG antivirus is that I cannot proceed to a website by clicking on the a website link that comes into my MSN e-mail. I am very disapointed with AVG 8.0. to say the least. I violated my own rule to never download a newer product when the old one is working fine. If I receive an answer to this question within my e-mail from you folks I should be able to click that link and come back into this website like I used to, but now I am unble to do that also. Stay away from the new AVG 8.0. Thanks for any help anyone can give me. The above two things I have noticed so far ... there may be other things I haven't come across yet. -- Wayne Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92433
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    - Microsoft companies I want know about microsoft companies Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92432
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    - MSN EMAIL HELP ME TO SET UP '--------------@msn,com Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92429
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    - Cannot log into MSN I've tried Meebo, mig33, Adium and Windows Messenger. mig33 reports a 500 internal error (but I don't trust it!). Windows Messenger says that .NET messenger service is currently unavailable. Anyone else having any problems? Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92422
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    - Problem in my office Hi, I have a problem, in my office i don't understand because Skype function and messenger not. I know that my administrator have managed the proxy but what i do you do, if is possible, to use MSN? Thank's Carlo. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92417
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    - How do I appear Mobile? I am trying to get my ID to appear 'Mobile' when I am signed out of Live Messenger. I have gone to Tools -> Edit your mobile settings... and signed up, but I am still not appearing Mobile for anyone. Is there something I'm missing? Or does it not go into effect right away? Any help would be greatly appreciated... Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92411
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    - HP Pavilion dv6625el problems with webcam Hallo, I've a notebook HP Pavilion dv6625el. When I try to use the integrated webcam with Messenger (v 8.5), it crashes. I've installed last drivers, but it crashs. Some suggestion? Thanks Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92409
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    - How can I see to which group a contact has been assigned? Hi, is there an easy way to find out to which (manually created) group a contact from the "all contacts" group has been assigned? I want to make sure that I didn't miss any of the "all contacts" and assigned them all to their respective group because the "all contacts" group is pretty big ... Thanks in advance for suggestions, Best regards, Gabi Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92408
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    - sign in error codes hey, can someone help me? when i try to sign in, i get error code 80048820 and extended error code 80048412. When i trouble shoot, i get no checkmark next to IE's offline setting and a yellow caution next to key ports... ive checked firewall and proxy says im not connected to .NET network.... any suggestions? ive deleted the whole program and redownloaded and still no luck Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92403
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    - sign in error codes hey, can someone help me? when i try to sign in, i get error code 80048820 and extended error code 80048412. When i trouble shoot, i get no checkmark next to IE's offline setting and a yellow caution next to key ports... ive checked firewall and proxy says im not connected to .NET network.... any suggestions? ive deleted the whole program and redownloaded and still no luck Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92402
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    - Automatic sign-in Problems XP Home, SP2 Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (MSN Messenger). Although I have the options checked to allow automatic sign-in when Windows loads and to "remember me" (remember name & password), it does not work, I have to manually open the program and enter my name & password. The problem started months ago when I was using MSN Messenger 7. I have since uninstalled 7 and installed 8, but the problem persists. Out of curiousity, I tested Windows Messenger 4.7, and the same problem occurs - automatic sign in does not work, and name & pw are not remembered. ** I have two Windows user accounts, both Admin level accounts. This problem occurs only for one of those accounts. If I view Start-Control Panel-User Accounts: Admin Account#1 -(the one for which auto-sign in works correctly) When I view this user account, the main panel on the right lists five options. Change name, pw, picture, account type, and delete account. On the left pane, under Related Tasks, there are two options - change another account, and create a new account. Admin Account#2 - (the one with the problem): The main right panel does not include a Delete Account option like #1 does, and it includes an option #1 doesn't - "Set up my account to use a .NET passport". If I choose that option, it starts a ".NET Passport Wizard". This apparently associates the Windows account with a passport ID, but I have run through the wizard several times (using the ID I use for MSN Messenger) and nothing changes. It's like the wizard doesn't remember that I've already set it up. On the left panel, under Related Tasks, there are two additional options that Account#1 doesn't have: "Mange my network passwords" and "Prevent a forgotten password". If I click on "Manage my network passwords", a dialog box opens. It's titled "Stored Usernames and Passwords" and says "Windows allows applications to store logon information for network locations and websites. To edit an existing entry, select it then click Properties". There are no existing entries, the box is empty. Ideas on how to fix this please? Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92399
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    - Sharing contacts Is there a may to share my contacts with another user? Thanks in advance, Arie Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92395
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    - MSN History viewer I have an xml file in my messenger history and I'd like to view the contents. I've searched for a while for a freeware archive history viewer and have come across programs which either crash and a number of dead links. Can anyone point in the right direction for one? Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92394
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    - Dropped Messages Hi everyone, I tried to Google this, but almost all the hits I got were about "drag and drop messages"...ugh! Lately, a friend and I (both using WLM 8.5) have begun to notice that a couple of times a night, messages will just randomly not show up, even though they were very clearly sent, and the sender receives no error message of any kind. This doesn't seem to have happened to us until maybe a week or two ago. Does anybody know if there's something that might be causing this that I should be looking for? The only thing I can think of is that I know he upgraded from 8.1 to 8.5 around that same time, but I *think* the problem preceded the upgrade. Thoughts? Thanks, Rob Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92393
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    - WLM 8.5.1302.1018 freezes while signing in Hi All, This seems to be a common problem but the common solution isn't working out for me. I have WLM 8.5.1302.1018 installed on Windows XP SP2. Recently, when I try to log in the messenger windows hangs. When I open the task manager window I see two processes named Windows Live Messenger and one of them is eating up 50% of the CPU. I have tried the suggested fixes that were mentioned before, which are: -removing the MSNMessenger folder from the registry. -installing and uninstalling this version and older versions. -Removing any cached data. None of the above has worked for me. I can log in from my Mac book with MSN messenger for Mac. Any info would be much appreciated. -joseph Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92392
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    - WLM Problem (Sharing Folders) Hello lads, Well, the classic one. Suddenly, I can't share my folder through Windows Live Messenger. I get the following error when I press the "Sharing Folders" button. Error: "Your sharing folders aren't yet available. Please try again in a minute." Suddenly, I checked the usnsv.exe (service) which is MUST for the sharing scenario of WLM, but it stopped running at task manager. Trying to start it manually from services manager was a NO NO, I can't! Another error! Well, what is going on? Any ideas? :-) Huge problem! Aris, Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92388
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    - Youtube.com hyperlinks All my friends and I have been able to duplicate this "bug" where any message that includes a hyperlink with the string "youtube.com" in it is immediately bounced. This is as of 9:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time on May 9, 2008. Anyone else experiencing this bug or know why it's happening? I think this is disturbing if Microsoft is doing this out of profit for their new launch of Messenger TV or something. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92384
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    - Win Live Messenger v.8.8 Restarts frequently My Windows Live Messenger v. 8.5 restarts frequently. Every so often, a message pops up saying that a messenger was started on another computer (even when 2 other comps on my network are off). What's wrong? How to prevent messenger from restarting? -- Ilya Zeldes Fort Myers, Florida Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92371
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    - can't connect???? Hi, I have liveid created with an email address (not hotmail) I usualli connect to msn but it doesn't work since yesterday... it says that the service is temprary unavailable... anyone has this problem? thanx antonio Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92369
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    - messenger mobile i am able to send nessages to my mobile device from my alternate e mail and it works fine but when my mother tries from her account the message appears explaing the mobile number or country code you previously entered is not valid for recieving text msgs but its the same number im using from my other account and it works. can anyone tell me why its working from one account and not the others thanks. Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92367
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    - MSN Mobile Hi , When I was using MSN Messenger 8.1 , I can receive messages and I can reply them through my mobile phone . After they prompt me to upgrade to MSN 8.5 , I can receive but I cannot reply through my mobile phone . I notice that the international calling code has change to +1 instead of +65 ( Singapore ) . Thank you . Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92364
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    - Mobile MSN Messnger? Does anyone know where I can obtain a download of MSN Messenger for my cell phone? Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92356
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    - =?Utf-8?Q?MSN_PROBLEM_-_=3F_shows_up_as_=C3=89?= I have msn msgr 8.5 using vista ultimate, and the only problem im having that is that the ? mark symbol shows up as a Ã? when im using messenger. Im sure theres a simple solution to this can anyone help thanks Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92355
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    - Remote Desktop Error When using Messenger version 8.5.1302.1018. i eg ta request for the remote desktop (remote assistance) i accept and then i get a error. the pre-release version of remote desktop connection has expired. To download the full version of remote software cennection, go to windows update or contact your sys admin... Never had the problem before, tried to install new remote desktop, but it says already installed??? Any one git any ideas? Thanks Rodger Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92354
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    - Malware - unrequested internet traffic (Windows XP Home SP 2) My problem was unrequested internet traffic, which used 20-50% of my dial-up internet capacity on a continuous basis. I had discounted all apps and automatic updates, so I knew it was malware. As of today (Apr-08) three name brand virus scanners can't identify the problem. The traffic started immediately upon connect and showed a continuous up/down wave on the Networking graph in Windows Task Manager. I addressed the problem by installing Microsoft Network Monitor 3.1. I could see a DNS query to msgr.dlservice.microsoft.com upon connection. This is a sham use of Microsoft's name. The DNS query returned three IP addresses (typically Asia Pacific APNIC or Level 3 Communications) which would launch the malware. In addition, I was getting MsgSvcSend frames (www.registrycleanerexp.com.scam). I still don't know what the malware was doing but by identifying the problematic IPs and creating custom default blocks in my firewall I stopped the traffic. Problem IP Ranges 4.0.0.0 - 4.255.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 8.0.0.0 - 8.255.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 58.0.0.0 - 58.255.255.255 Asia Pacific Network Information Centre 60.0.0.0 - 60.255.255.255 Asia Pacific Network Information Centre 61.0.0.0 - 61.255.255.255 Asia Pacific Network Information Centre 121.0.0.0 - 121.255.255.255 Asia Pacific Network Information Centre 125.0.0.0 - 125.255.255.255 Asia Pacific Network Information Centre 192.221.0.0 - 192.221.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 198.76.0.0 - 198.79.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 199.92.0.0 - 199.95.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 202.0.0.0 - 203.255.255.255 Asia Pacific Network Information Centre 204.160.0.0 - 204.163.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 205.128.0.0 - 205.131.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 206.32.0.0 - 206.35.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 207.120.0.0 - 207.123.255.255 Level 3 Communications, Inc. 208.111.128.0 - 208.111.191.255 Limelight Networks 221.0.0.0 - 221.255.255.255 Asia Pacific Network Information Centre 222.0.0.0 - 222.255.255.255 Asia Pacific Network Information Centre Now all I need is for Microsoft's Malware Removal Tool to catch up and clean my system! Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92349
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    - Virus.. or hacker using my msn account - login using other machine I receive a web-link from a colleague. (http://daniel_chan728.friendpixer.com/.) I tot it's a friend community and I clicked in. First page, it request me to login using my msn account. After login, nothing happened. Since tat day onward, my msn messenger account will suddenly signed out and login by 'other people' using other machine. When the time I login, all my friend list asked me what is the website I'm sending them... I think this site has hack our account/ some sort of virus. Anyone knows how to solve this problem? I've tried with system restore but still not working! Please help! Thanks very much! Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92344
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    - useraccount linked to XP-account Does someone know a way to link the MSN-useraccount to the XP-User-Account in the way, that it can not be changed anymore? In other words: If user "antony" is logged onto Windows, also "antony" should be the only user that should be online at the MSN or Windows Life Messenger. Mark Tag: Opening ports on a firewall Tag: 92341

I want to use MSN Messenger from a LAN that is connected to Internet via an
ADSL with no static IP address.
The ADSL Modem/Router implements a firewall: what ports should I open?
Reading article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240063 il looks like only
port 1863 TCP must be opend: have I to open any other port?
Regards
Mario

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Re: Opening ports on a firewall by Jonathan

Jonathan
Tue Jun 10 21:23:12 CDT 2008

Greetings Mario,

For basic Messenger operation, only outgoing ports are required. As such, unless your
firewall is blocking outgoing ports, you don't need to do anything to just connect and have
conversations.

However, if it does block going ports, you'll need 1863 and 443 (HTTPS).

Here's the KB article on ports for Messenger, although a lot of the functions still may need
UPnP on the device to work properly, even if you do have the necessary ports open and
forwarded:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/927847

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
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"Mario - Roma" <mario@nospam.local> wrote in message
news:#92SnItyIHA.3968@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> I want to use MSN Messenger from a LAN that is connected to Internet via an ADSL with no
> static IP address.
> The ADSL Modem/Router implements a firewall: what ports should I open?
> Reading article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240063 il looks like only port 1863 TCP
> must be opend: have I to open any other port?
> Regards
> Mario
>
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