New version of MSN Messenger not working!
Ever since I downloaded the new MSN Messenger (6.0?) I
haven't been able to get it working. The old one worked
great. Now I can sign in OK, but whenever I try to send a
message or someone tries to send me one, an error message
pops up saying "We were unable to start a conversaion with
[username]. You may want to try again."
When I FINALLY got an answer from the MSN support form,
they said it probably had something to do with the fact
that I'm using Norton Anti-Virus on my computer, and that
I should go into the Anti-Virus program and select
something called "Permit All" or "Allow All." I can't
find any such settings in the Anti-Virus program, and I
would also wonder, wouldn't selecting something
called "Permit All" seriously decrease the security I'm
getting from my virus program? Why did I never have a
problem with the older version of MEssenger?
This is driving me crazy. I've never posted on this group
before and don't really know how it works, but if anyone
has any enlightenment for me, could you post a reply or
email morgan.cole@nf.sympatico.ca?
Thanks!
Trudy Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31157
msn messenger
My friend had msn messenger but uninstalled it. He's tried
to download and reinstall it but it won't let him. Why? Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31148
Upgrading & password
I'm 81 years old and I don't know how to upgrade like the
pop up warns me to do everytime I get on the internet. I
need easy steps to lead me to do the right thing. Can you
help?
Also, I can't remember my password. How can we find it
again?
Thanks Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31133
reduce reading time in inbox in hotmail
hi, in hotmail when you click on an incoming message, after about six
seconds the highlighted bold print is 'reduced' to normal print on the inbox
folder title. how can this six second time delay be reduced please? ie so
you click on a message and it quickly registers as being read and removes
the bold print.
thanking you john west Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31119
messenger pop ups
Is there anyway to stop these annoying pop up ads without
resorting to buying a download from the very people that
are annoying us...... windows XP pro with windows
messenger OP system Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31118
MSN Spotlight
I sign in to "MY MSN", but the MSN Highlights or
Spotlight section remains the same. If I go to just MSN,
this section shows different news storys and featured
pictures and articles. But if I go to MY MSN, this
section is unchanged. Am I doing something wrong or is
there something I can do to make this update Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31115
MSN Messenger 5.0
I am currently using msn messenger 4.6 and got a message
to say that I need to run msn messenger 5.0 or later. I
am running windows 95 and have tried to download 5.0 but
it comes up that there is an internal error '1603. Does
anyone know what is happening and why I can't install the
software. Thanks,
Dannii Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31110
msn chat lock out.
each time i try to get to a chat room throught the link on
messenger, a sorry your to young message apperares, how do
i get into chat rooms, i can not go to setteting, because
the sorry message appears, is their away to get in to
setting to change my age, to what it really is Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31108
How to disable file transfer on MSN Messenger 6?
Is there a way to disable it with registry setings on the clients or some
ports to disable on the firewall.
I want the clients to be able only to chat and have audio/video conference.
Thanks.
K. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31106
Ports for MSN 6
What ports do I need to forward to use MSN 6??
I've tried the ones on precticallynetworked.com and it still disconnects
after a few minutes, usually when I send a message of more than a few words.
Thanks in advance,
Allan Lewis. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31105
emoticon sites
cant get enough of those wackey emoticons.....if anyone knows any good
emoticon sites, that are maybe not so obvious with google searches.....post
the addys here please.
Thanks Matt Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31098
Is it possible
Ok here's my question:
My problem is that one of my friends appeared on my
contact list as
"my-friends-nick[away]", and she says that just at the
given moment she
signed on msn,
so according to her story:
the last time she signed out her status was set to away
and somehow
Messenger remembered her status and when she signed in
again her status was
"pre-set" to "away". I've tried the same thing with my
msn6 but it didnt
work: every time i signed in my status was set to "online"
no matter what
status i set in the previoous session...
the only way that i could make that work is if i BLOCK
someone as "away" and
then unblock that person then my status would still
be "away".... right?
Personally i think its a lie but i wanted to check with
the microsoft
support to see if you have encountered such a problem,
Alot of ppl are complaining at the new messenger so i
thought it might be
due to the buggy messenger.......
Anywayz thanx for ur help ;) Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31092
where can I get 4.7.2000
This morning I got a message that 4.7.2000 is the oldest version that
would continue to work. Where can I download it? Oldversion.com
doesn't have it
I'm sticking to my 4.7.0105 until it dies, because 5.x --> don't work
at all.
/jarno
(jwoksanen.EVOMER@hotmail.com.invalid) Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31089
windows messanger upgrade
Dear Sir
I having problem upgrading to windows messanger 5 from
messanger 4.7
error message is while installing is
file extraction is failed ,less disk space or corrupted
cabinet files Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31088
Proxy Problem.
Hi,
I am new to Messenger, my computer uses a proxy for http
services (because I am using a 192.168. IP address.) Is
there anyway we can use Messenger or is it just
impossible to do so?
I tried to go to "Tools -->Options-->Connections" and
choose "I am using a proxy". But it still doesn't work.
(I chose http proxy, we don't have proxy for socks 4 or
5). In the Region field, what shall we put in?
Thanks alot for your help.
Kevin Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31087
Messenger Service Update
Is this message really from MSN - or is it a spam?
.NET Messenger Service Staff says:
You are running a version of messenger that requires an
immediate security update. Please visit
http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Upgrades.aspx to complete
the update.
I wanted to check it out before I clicked on it. Please
advise.
Thanks! Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31082
johnathon kay ... help!!!!
i saw in a message you put up a command line prompt for getting rid of
windows messenger 4.7 from xp. I did it and it solved the conflict
with msn 6 where it signs out because it was signed i elsewhere. I
have just had to reinstall my system due to problems with internet
explorer and to free up lots of hard drive space
could you put the prompt up again please..
sean Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31070
.Net Messenger/MSN Messenger
How the heck do I delete messenger from my copmputer
entirely? I don't want it, never wanted it, but
contiunuously have pop ups and upgrade notifications. I
don't use it and never will. Please help me! How the hell
do I get rid of it and erase it from my hardrive forever??
Thanks,
Papaw Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31068
problems with msn 5.0
When I traid to open MSN 5.0 I get this messege
MSNMSGR caused an invalid page fault in module <unknown>
at 0000:82f5eeb6
Registers:
EAX=00005c5c CS=024f EIP=82f5eeb6 EFLGS=00010206
EBX=5c5c5c5c SS=0257 ESP=0085f598 EBP=0085fb24
ECX=82f658f4 DS=0257 ESI=c1f819bc FS=474f
EDX=00000000 ES=0257 EDI=0085fb30 GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
8b 0a bf ff fe fe 7e 8b c1 8b f7 33 cb 03 f0 03
Stack dump:
c1f819bc 0085fb30 00000000 82f5d373 00000000 82f658f4
0085fb30 c1f819bc 00000000 0085f618 6d6e736d 2e726773
00657865 0085f824 c1f822ea 0085f608
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT CAN I DO????????? Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31064
Cannot check greyed out inactive status change boxes
I believed the Microsoft threats and got MSN Messenger 5.0 for Windows
95 today. Have used Trillian until now.
Installing was easy, Microsoft took care of everything - I didn't have
to think, not even choose the installation folder. Oh well...
So, I got the program up and running - and running - and running.. Hey -
it starts by itself every time I restart the computer! Now, I don't like
anything that's done automatically without my consent. So, I checked out
the Tools -> Options.. changed to how I wanted it to be.. clicked the
OK-button, but NO - it won't accept my changes, as it insists on me
typing a nuber higher than 1 for the no. of minutes before Messenger
changes my status to away when inactive.. But both the box for writing
the minutes and the box to check whether I want this option or not are
GREYED OUT! I can't do anything. I can't change any options in my
Messenger. Makes me looove Microsoft. ;-)
Does anyone know what I should do? If not, of course it's back to
Trillian. Or maybe I should force all my friends to use the much better
ICQ? ;-)
Why anyone would want to use Messenger when there's ICQ I never could
understand. But, since some of my friends won't change, I'm stuck with
this shit.
--
/ Frank, Sweden. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31060
Security Update
I need help updating this security information. I really
don't know which one need updating. Please respond back! Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31059
Suggestion: Free-form status
Hi
It would be great to be able to type anything in the status.
Something like
Online
Out for lunch
...
Other
when other is selected, the user can type anything, like "I'll be back at
13:00"
Pascal Boivin Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31048
Password problem
Dear sir,
My so called friend can hack in to my account and change
my details and then i cant change them back is there any
way of stoping this or getting my own back.
Thanks Graham Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31046
errror DIBENG.DLL
Getting error msnmsgr caused error in DIBENG.DLL
causing problems, shuting down messenger and causing
problems with my outlook express mail....any help please
how to correct this... thanks.... Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31044
messenger-voice
I guess I am not sure I understand this posting. I did a
message for a new post this am and it still isn't on.
It was regarding the voice on Messenger 6.0 and Xp as the
operating system. I can not talk to any one. I use Norton
Interent Security firewall but have tried it with out it
also. I tried the work arounds suggested ie.(rtc-- files
and entering regsvr32 softpub.dll) nothing works. I can
talk to AOL IM as long as the other party is a AOL member.
Does the fact that I am operating with a satellit and a
proxy have anything to do with it and if it does can I by
pass it tempoarily. Thanks, Hal Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31033
MSN Messenger Web Cam Capture
When running msn messenger 6 I am unable to select the
capture device. I have 2 capture devices, the other being
my video card.
I would be greatful if someone could tell me how to either
reselect the primary source for msn messenger or set the
webcam as the source.
It's quite annoying having my TV output broadcast as my
webcam. :s
Thanks. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31026
repost - How to turn off automatic signin?
After reading the problems people are having trying to turn on automatic
sign-in, I'm surprised to have the opposite problem.
I want to turn OFF automatic sign-on. I work at the computer all day and
although I really enjoy hearing from my friends, I simply cannot allow my
work to be constantly interrupted to have conversations with them.
Usually, I start up the computer and MSN messenger is signed off. But often
it will sign itself on without my knowledge. I usually don't know that it
has happened until I get an instant message from someone, and then I am
obliged to interrupt what I'm doing for at least a short conversation.
I don't want to block them; I just want to prevent MSN Messenger from
signing me on until I tell it to sign me on. That's not unreasonable, is it?
It doesn't always do that. What makes it sometimes sign on automatically,
and how can I prevent that? Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31024
6.0 doesn't startup
Hi
I'm running Windows 98 currently, and up until a little
while ago messenger 4.something. I tried upgrading to
version 6.0 recently. I followed all the instructions
listed, including shutting down all running programs.
Installation proceeds normally. After that, nothing. The
computer recognizes it is installed, the directory is
there. But it doesn't startup. Not even an icon in the
taskbar for a couple of seconds. Please help. Thanks. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31022
Emoticons and display pic... still dissapearing
I'm still having a problem with these disappearing every morning.
No, the checkboxes in the Privacy tab are NOT checked. I've reinstalled and
nothing changes. A buddy of mine (also on Win2K) has the same exact
problem. Another buddy (on WinXP) has no problems at all.
Any ideas what would be causing this?
Thanks,
Mike Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31019
msn mess vs. win mess
howdy, y'all:
i currently use the windows mess with the msn options installed. other than
skinnable chats, is there any reason to disable my win mess and switch over
to the msn mess?
tia,
evan Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31017
messenger for windows CE
hi,
as mentionned above, i'm looking for a msn version for an "old"
windows ce operating system ( ipaq 3630 )
thanks for your help
herve Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31009
Can anyone help on this please?? - Webcam & strange signing out issue
I'm experiencing problems with MSN 6 at home. MSN 6 signs
me out! This occurs around about a minute after I first
sign in. I think the same problem is also preventing me
from sending out and receiving Webcam requests. When I
receive/send a webcam request it tells me that it's
trying to connect, and then I'm guessing it times out and
says unable to connect. However I am able to
transfer/receive files.
I've toggled with the Internet connection firewall and
this has not solved the problem. Got all the latest
updates etc. tried uninstalling/reinstalling MSN 6 too.
Has anyone had any similar problems to this or knows how
to resolve this?
(Referring to MSN messenger 6.0)
Also before i forget, when i am signed out of
messenger i am unaware this has happened. The person i am
speaking to will inform me that my staus is offline but
on my screnn my status says it is online...... Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31007
Outlook performance nosedives after installing MSN 6.0
As instructed to do, we recently upgraded everyone to MSN
6.0. It went fine for about 15 users, but for 4 users it
didn't go so well. Ever since I installed it their
Outlook takes a good 20 seconds to respond to anything.
I did a system restore on all machines, but it only fixed
it for 3 of the machines. Any thoughts. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 31006
Told sound would be fixed.. It's not, STILL!
Ok, I mentioned this problem nd was agreed by MS peeps
that the sounds in MSN 6 are F_cked. I play a game, I
can't hear being messaged. Someone said to check the
option 'Fullscreen blah blah'. That option doesn't exist.
So the problem persists and I can't hear incoming messages
when I am in a game. Is this going to be fixed sometime
soon? I've gone to use ICQ until this problem is rectified
for my gaming. It's pointless using MSN 6 when I can't
even hear a message come in. Some have said it works only
for GL games, but I don't think so. I run both games and
it's always the same thing, I get out of the game and I
got a bunch of new chats up on my screen that I didn't
hear at all.
Please fix this. It's pointless using MSN when playing
games. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30999
auto logging off
I have recently installed messenger 6 & after a couple of
minutes it logs off automatically - very annoying!! ( I
have a broadband connection so the network is not at fault
here. Any suggestions? Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30996
Cam Not Recognized on Win2K
I have a Logitech webcam that works fine on my XP at home
(so the cam works), but Tools, Web Camera Settings in
Messenger 6 on my Win2K machine at work does not find the
cam -- even though Win2K recognizes the device and says
it's working fine.
Error is "MSN Messenger cannot detect a camera. Please
make sure your camera is plugged in and try again."
Numerous Shutdowns already done, too. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30994
embed messanger into webpage
Can msn messanger be embedded into a web page. Is there
any functionality between msn and posted html pages at
all?
thanks
Tim Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30993
MSN6 Locks my ADSL Connection.
I got my adsl installed 3 days ago and ever since i have
had connection problems.
I can run an internet game with no problems at all, but,
as soon as i try to use MSN at the same time, the ADSL
connection hangs (everything was fine prior to getting
adsl, using ISDN). The only way I can get the connection
to work again is to restart the computer, otherwise i
cannot access the internet via the connection. It happens
when ever I use MSN at the same time as any other
internet accessing application except IE. For the first
time, today I got two pop-ups Saying something about a
winsock error (WS_ERR , I think) when attempting to start
MSN.
I reformatted my computer in desperation, twice in the
last 2 days, but this also makes no difference either.
Grrrrr.
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this,
because its ruining what should be an enjoyable DSL
experience for me. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30992
Does messenger 6 resume interrupted downloads?
Hi,
I'd like to send a big file to a contact that is using Messenger 6, just
like me. Does Messenger 6 resume a download when it has been interrupted for
whatever reason?
Thanks,
Vince C. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30978
Using Gaim for IM Trying to set up MSN Messaging
Hi All,
I have a fire wall issue with my work and trying to set up
MSN using Gaim. I am able to go through our works file
wall using an IP address and port number, but don't know
what the IP address is for the host
messanger.hotmail.com. Can any one help me with this?
Thanks,
Terry Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30966
Logging into msn messenger
When I login to msn messenger, after I click on
the 'signin' button, my computer displays the names of
everyone who has logged in to msn previously. HOW DO I
CLEAR THIS LIST periodically. I now have about 20 people
in the list. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30961
font sucks coming from China
Every time I get an email, or MSN Messaging from a Chinese person speaking
English the font that I receive is really bad. All the numbers and the
letter 'b' is in superscript, those characters are tiny and raised.
My wife has another computer, we both run XP, and the font she receives is
just fine. What do I do to change the font emails and Messages that come
from China.
Thanks,
John Gates Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30959
Voice chat not working
Messenger 6.0 seems to have a problem with using a mic. Can't even get the
Audio Tuning to work. Used to work, now it won't. 5.0 works fine, but sick
of that stupid new version upgrade message. Typical MS crap.
Paul Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30957
default windows chat
There must be a way to select msn messenger as the default chat client any
one know how Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30952
creating a link for email
I would like to add a link in my email signature that will allow the reader
to click and send me a message -
for aol it is a basic html call - is there a way to do this for msn
messenger
Gregg Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30950
Cisco 677i and UPnP
Does the Cisco 677i router with CBOS v2.4.5 support UPnP?
Can I find out by looking at som network settings in WinXP?
Jone. Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30937
Can't get voice conversation, help please...
Hello, I'm using Msn 6 on Xp and am tyring to have voice chats with a user
who has Windows 98.
Neither of us have our firewalls running when atttempting to chat.
My friend gets the message " the conversation has ended" almost as soon as
she's clicked to start the conversation !
She's gone through the audio tuning wizard and assures me her mic is
working..
Any help is much appreciated ! Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30931
Panoramooticons
I was trying to make some good emoticons to use in chat with my
friends when i was wondering: could be possible to put more emoticons
on 1 line to make a bigger one!?
Maybe other persons do this, but i tryed by myself and it works, you
can create very beautiful emoticons.
It's very simple.
Make a picture 19pxheight and 95px width, then paste there wathever
image you want and resize it. The image needs to be more width than
height (of course), or u gonna have bad results.
Then cut 5 blocks of 19x19px from that image and name them 1 to 5 (or
wahthever).
Then create an entry, in the personal emoticons list, for every file
you created and you're done.
I made some beautiful "panoramoticons" this way.
If you want to give it a try download this (with edonkey)
ed2k://|file|panoramoticons.rar|10700|47daacdd1de7e236d086503d466aca4e|
I made it now, so there will be no sources if you don't catch me (i'm
on razorback right now)
Byez
mogan Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30919
Veo PC Camera
All I get is a blank screen and an app hang when I try to
access the web cam setting in MSN 6.0. The cam works
fine with all other software and has the latest drivers
from the manufacturer. Is this camera supported and if
not why is MSN not gracefully handling the incompatiblity
instead of crashing? Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30912
How do I remove MSN messenger 6.0
I just installed MSN messenger 6.
I cannot get it to work, most likely because IMs are
blocked by the company firewall.
How can I remove messenger from my computer?
I didn't see uninstall...
Thanks: Tamas Tag: http://msnfanatic.be no longer around?? Tag: 30910