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    - Games don't show up When I try to play checkers, or any other game in Messenger Launch, the game shows up on my son's computer but not mine. The window does open and shows me an ad. I do get sounds that seem to be related to the game starting but no visuals. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41925
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    - Msn-messenger starts up with IE Hi all, suddenly msn messenger starts up with Internet explorer. Nowhere I can find what setting has changed, neither in messenger, nor in IE. Can someone tell me where I can change this back. Greetings, Erik. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41919
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    - Cant Change email address in Member Services I've tried changing my email address from the hotmail.com one that I was forced to sign up with I have followed the instructions from the help as below, but when I get to the Member Services page it does not show I NEED TO CHANGE THIS, which should enable me to change my email address. If anyone can tell me why or how to change it, it would be much appriciated. Cheers Chris Waite To change your .NET Passport e-mail address You can change the e-mail address you use for .NET Passport sign-in only if the address is not part of a reserved domain such as hotmail.com or msn.com On the .NET Passport Member Services page, click Edit my .NET Passport profile. (You will be asked to sign in to your .NET Passport if you have not already done so.) Under your e-mail address, click I need to change this. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41914
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    - name tag feature sugestion Greetings. I wanted to suggest a feature for the name tags in Messenger. I don't know if this is the right place to do such a thing, or even if Microsoft personnel read this. People often add comments, quotes to their names, sometimes long, witch makes the conversation window pretty much cluttered I would like to suggest the addition of a optional "comment" field that would display in the contact list under the contacts name, and in the chat window under the name on top where the status is displayed. but not in the actual chat text. It would be a really cool esthetic feature add-on... focused on "sharing emotions" Having the emo-icons display in that text area too would be nice. Thanks a bunch! Sandro. A messenger user :) Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41911
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    - Re; cant log in to messenger MSN Messenger in Win98 I have now tried everything suggested regarding the 0x81000301 can't log in error. I have tried all the following: Added messenger.hotmail.com loginnet.passport.com login.passport.net memberservicesnet.passport.net to the trusted sites and unticked the Req Server Verification box. Custom level is set to Low. There is no firewall. Password is OK. (I can access MSN messenger from another PC) IE cache is cleared and temporary internet files are cleared. The cache is set to 50 Mb. SSL2 & SSL3 are ticked. Server Certificate revocation is unticked. Automatic logon with username is selected. regsvr32 softpub.dll has been run. If I run telnet messenger.hotmail.com 1863 I get the telnet box for about half a minute and then it says connection to host lost. Any further help much appreciated before I give up for good ! Many thanks, Geoff. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41910
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    - ip adresses for messenger Strange question but can anyone confirm the ip range that messenger connects to. as far as i know it has always connected to the 207.68.xxx.xxx or 207.46.xxx.xxx but today on my firewall i am seeing 166.63.208.156 port 80. never seen this address before anyone confirm where it connects to this is the trace route btw OrgName: Cable & Wireless USA OrgID: CWU Address: 9000 Regency Parkway, Suite 200 City: Cary StateProv: NC PostalCode: 27511 Country: US NetRange: 166.63.0.0 - 166.63.255.255 CIDR: 166.63.0.0/16 NetName: CW-NETCS2 NetHandle: NET-166-63-0-0-1 Parent: NET-166-0-0-0-0 NetType: Direct Assignment NameServer: NS.CW.NET NameServer: NS2.CW.NET NameServer: NS3.CW.NET NameServer: NS4.CW.NET Comment: RegDate: 1993-03-24 Updated: 1999-09-16 TechHandle: IA3-ORG-ARIN TechName: Cable and Wireless US TechPhone: +1-800-977-4662 TechEmail: ip@clp.cw.net # ARIN WHOIS database, last updated 2004-01-14 19:15 # Enter ? for additional hints on searching ARIN's WHOIS database. TIA Luvly Jubly. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41909
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    - 6.1.0203 This is the version that I have. I just got prompted to update. What is the new version and what does it add or fix? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41906
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    - Webcam problems Problem - up until November my daughter and I were able to see each other on the webcam conversation. Then all of a sudden it stopped. We both have Creative Webcam Pro with the latest drivers. She can now see me but when she connects with me the image is black. Any ideas. I can see everyone else on the webcam? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41900
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    - Can not log-in After I tried to (unsuccessfully) install MSN6.1 next to Messenger5.0 (supplied by Office2003-prof) I can no longer log-in. Password wrong or user name does not exist. - I can log into passport.com, hotmail.com, etc. without any problems - I have deinstalled all newer messenger versions and am back to plain old 4.7 (and have the latest version) - I have XP prof. and have made no changes to my firewall (SW+HW)... also messenger sends and receives network traffic! Please help? Apart from reinstallin OS I am out of ideas... Kind Regards / Nic Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41898
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    - Messenger 5.0 and custom Tabs I am trying to create custom tabs in messenger 5.0 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp? url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/WMsngrBr.asp (see appendix B), but I can not get the Tabs to show up at all in Messenger 5.0 ! Note: - I am allowing them in Tools/Options/Privacy/"Don't download any tabs to my computer" - I also do not get the option under Tools to Show a Tab. Any suggestions? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41895
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    - MSN Messenger and Screen Saver I have MSN 6.1 and whenever I switch on the screen saver MSN signs me out. Any way to stop this? Please send replies to my email at: jonathansowman@lycos.co.uk. Thanks Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41894
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    - No e-mail alerts in messenger I no longer get a popup window telling me when I receive new e-mail messages. This worked fine until recently. I have tried both Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger, and I have tried MSN messenger on two computers -- one with XP and the other with 2000. If I log out and log back in, I get an alert telling me I have new e-mail messages. In addition, the number of e-mail messages in MSN messenger will not update until I log out then log back in to Messenger. Any help would be appreciated. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41893
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    - MSN Messenger stopped signing me in automatically Even though I set the options to sign me in automatically whenever I boot, my system has stopped doing that. Is there a way to fix this? Thanks............ Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41889
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    - File transfer & UPnP NAT - Linksys NR041 Hi, I'm using a Linksys/NetworkEverywhere NR041 DSL Router. The firmware is at the latest version (1.2, release 03). In the router configuration, under "Password" tab, I made sure that the "UPnP" services are enabled. Despite that, in MSN-Messenger 5.0.0543, the Messenger's "Connexion" tab, says that I'm using a direct connexion to the net (no firewall). I can't do any file transfer using that version. Using MSN-Messenger 6.1.0207, the same tab shows that I'm connected using a "non UPnP" device (note the "non"). The file transfer function works, but it's terribly slowwwww. My questions are: 1) Is it possible to use the file transfer function using a NR041 and Messenger 5 ? According to Messenger online help, it should work when the device is UPnP. 2) Why Messenger 6.1 doesn't correctly identify my router as "UPnP" ? 3) Is there any way to make the file transfer function run at a more "normal" speed ? BTW, I'm running under Win 98SE. TIA ! Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41888
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    - Windows Messenger 5 can't send message I am getting this error when trying to send a message to a user using windows messenger 5. (we both are) windows messenger error the following message could not be delivered -MSN Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41884
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    - Router Issues I've only recently become interested in video conferences having just got broadband. Whilst I'm no expect I am not silly either but it seems that if connections are attempted from behind a NAT router then problems are likely. I have two friends, both on broadband, one with NAT but the other just a conventional firewall and can connect with neither whereas one can connect with another friend though not always with sound working. How the average 'Jo Public' gets it going I haven't a clue. Geoff Lane Welwyn Hatfield Computer Club - Hertfordshire, UK www.whcc.co.uk - Online facilities for non locals Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41883
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    - Messenger still running after sign-out After I sign-out I get a message that "Messenger is still running so I can that I am still able to receive messages". I see the messenger icon in the tray with a red "x" on it. Do I still appear online/available to others even though I signed out? It didn't seem to do this with previous versions so I presume this a new feature? Is there any way to disable this feature ongoing? I am running XP SP1 with Messenger 6.1. Help appreciated. Thanks in advance! Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41880
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    - MSN 6.1 / NetMeeting Like the majority of people on here, I can't make messenger 6.1. do BOTH audio and video, never any audio. However, just by switching to netmeeting the same setup works both audio & video ? If Netmeeting can why can't MSN messenger Set up is : XP with uPnP enabled , Linksys BEFSR41, broadband connection Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41879
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    - How to block incoming msn trafic externally to msn? I was wondering if there is a way to block messages from your messenger and to the msn server (and vice versa) from a contact in your contact list? I guess all contacts and blocks, rules are stored on the server. I seems too difficult to open each package coming from the msn server and check for that specific contact in the message header and then block the package. Any ideas are welcome. Rune. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41878
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    - constantly kicked out ot MSN Hi! As soon as I try to send my webcam or accept that of someone else, I am automatically signed out. Instant messenging works. Is that due to our firewall (NAT and not UPnP-enabled)? Can anyone tell me what to change in the firewall so that this no longer happens? I am using MSN 6.1 on Windows 2000. Thanks!!! Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41877
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    - Using MSN Messenger with other IM Hello, I'm new to instant messaging (IM). Can people with AOL and Yahoo IM talk to me on MSN? Why do I have to have that G!!**!D!!*!* .Net Passport thing shuved down my throat? all the time. I'm tired of that thing already, give it up already. You just want to embed it in everyones computer so you can take a piece of every ecommerce transaction on the planet. BaJebees man, don't you have enough money already? sigh, sorry, I Really needed that. InternetUser. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41875
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    - auto login messenger Hi y'all, This is regarding MSN 6.1. I ran the registry code to disassociate outlook express and the messenger. It would appear that it did what it was supposed to do. However, when I'm browsing the web, people on my friend's list can see/message me whether I'm logged in to the messenger or not. I've turned off autologin. What else can I do? I have to admit, this program is so deeply embedded in the OS it seems impossible to deal with. If my friends (with whom I wish to chat) could use another messenger, I'd get rid of it in a heartbeat (somebody tell Bill). Thanks for any help. Robert Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41871
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    - error code 2894 I keep trying to install msn messenger on my computer and every time I do, I get an error code 2894. What should I do? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41870
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    - audio problems with all versions of 6.1 I hate to seem to duplicate old messages that other people have left and where potential solutions have been given but I am at my wits end with this problem. When I have an audio/video conversation with somebody, we can see each other, I can hear them, BUT they cannot hear me. My "little green mic bar" doesn't register anything. Here is what I have tried (found many suggestions here and elsewhere): 1. Unchecked Qos Packet Scheduler under the properties of the connection that I am using. 2. Upnp is automatically enabled under My Computer>Manage 3. SSDP Discovery Service is automatically enabled 4. The ICF under advanced settings in network connection is not checked. 5. I recently uninstalled MSN Messenger 6.1, downloaded it again, went through the whole installation process. 6. Successfully completed the Audio/Video Device Wizard. 7. Downloaded and replaced various versions of rtcdll.dll under the system32 folder. I deleted an older version (as per instructions of another board). When I reinstalled Messenger, it didn't put a new rtcdll.dll file there. Hopefully I haven't done anything permanent here. 8. Even tried Windows Messenger, but it just prompted me to get the most recent version of MSN Messenger (which I already had) Is there anything else I can try? I have a child who is waiting to see his grandparents. We thought this would be a good way to communicate. The above suggestions seem to have helped everyone else. Maybe I am just missing something very basic. Any suggestions are welcome. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41869
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    - Messenger Problem I receive a notification today when I logged onto messenger that a new version was available, so I downloaded it. Then after realizing I could NOT open my email inbox from messenger, I uninstalled and reinstalled. Up to this point, I've had no problems whatsoever with Messenger and think it's great, but I still can't access my inbox from messenger. Any suggestions???? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41866
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    - Error code '1601' hey everything i go to install msn messenger i get this error, i've already redownloaded msn so i don't think thats the problem. Please help if you can. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41864
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    - Messenger verification Every time I sign in to Messenger it asks me to verify my email address. If I ever did have the passport email it refers to I must have deleted it and can't find anyway of getting Microsoft to re-send it. Any ideas? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41861
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    - Error connecting to .NET Messenger 0x81000301 I just updated 6.0 to 6.1. Have not used the messenger for a while and now I cannot connect. I get the generic message telling me to check for the Internet connection and the code number above. The funny thing is, I was chatting with my brother on version 4.7 within the same session and was able to connect to that version of the Messenger again after 6.0 and 6.1 failed to connect. Help anyone? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41858
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    - MSN Explorer insists on being the default browser! I prefer to use IE for pretty much all of my browsing. When I go to my Hotmail by clicking on "My E-Mail Inbox" on the pop-up menu on MSN Messenger, my computer uses MSN Explorer instead. Even though I have the checkbox next to "Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default browser" checked, it does not bring up a dialog box asking if I want to make it the default when I manually open IE. Is there a way to make my pc use IE for all of my browsing without removing MSN Explorer from my computer? -- Nathan Sokalski njsokalski@hotmail.com Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41854
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    - "timestamp" chat entries Is it possible to show the Timestamps in the chat window? I know there is timestamp in the History log. Perhaps, show this timestamp at the end of "[person] says:". e.g. Ed says (2004-01-24 04:08:12 PM): Let's get this work done now. Bob says (2004-01-24 05:08:09 PM): Sorry, I wasn't at my desk. I had a meeting with the boss an hour ago. I'll get it done right away. Of course, this must be implemented as a Show/Hide Timestamps feature. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41850
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    - MSN Version What's the newest version of MSN Messenger and when was it released?? Please include full version number please. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41845
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    - messenger & exchange MSN messenger 4.7 no longer connects to .net passport contacts?? I downloaded version 5.0 but cannot find anywhere to add exchange contacts. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41842
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    - Webcam/Audio Communication Could someone please indicate if it is possible to establish an audio connection using MSN when one computer has a webcam but the other only has a microphone? Is it possible for the mic end to see and hear the webcam end? Regards, Dave Edwards Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41841
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    - Audio Breaking Up In One Direction I am a new user of MSN Messenger and have managed to establish an audio connection with a friend. The problem is that while my audio sounds OK to him, his audio keeps cutting in and out on my computer. Both microphones seem OK when tested on their own computers. Could anyone please suggest a solution to this problem or perhaps indicate where I might begin looking to find a solution? Regards, Dave Edwards Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41840
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    - can not get msn plus tab to install with msn v6.1 i can not get this msn plus tab installer to install a tab all i get is select the directory of your msn account and it is M`T in the drop down box , why is this ? what`s missing from my computer i am runing windows xp sp1 msn messenger version 6.1 (6.1.0207) Messenger Plus! 2.54.74 works on my kids computer, the same setup as my one ( but will not work on my computer ) any help would help me thanks Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41832
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    - WebCam help req'd ... Hello, I recently purchased a Fuji FinePix 2650 digital camera in the hope that it would funtion as both a camera and a web cam. Unfortunately, the latter isn't happening! Windows has no problem in detecting that i have a camera, however it detects it as a storage medie (i now get a g:\ drive) when in PC USB mode. To use as a webcam, i'm told to put in PC USB mode. Again it is detected but when opening MSN Messenger 6.1 it does not recognise my cam. It says "you cannot change your cam settings ... because cam is not plugged in or is being used in vid conversation with another program". The thing is, the cam can be seen with netmeeting no probs but i'd rather have it going thru the MSN!! P.S. i run win 9.8 Any help is much appreciated, Cheers Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41830
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    - Johnathon - Webcam I go through the audio tuning wizard as you advised (copied below), but when i complete and select web camera settings, it does not pick up anything. I have no other applications open, please could you advise a solution. "There are two video features in MSN Messenger 6 (under Windows XP), the 'Webcam' feature, which is a logitech-made component that primary will only work with actual webcams (that is, USB-based, single-function webcams) and the 'Video Conference' feature, which will work with a multitude of devices (DV cameras, video card inputs, etc.). In order to use your DV camera, you'll first need to go through the Audio/Video Tuning Wizard in MSN Messenger 6.1 by clicking the Tools menu, then Audio/Video Tuning Wizard, then opening a conversation window and choosing the Actions menu, then 'Start Video Conference'. Keep in mind that the Video Conference feature is only available for Windows XP clients and both sides will need to be using Windows XP." Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41824
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    - Mac os 9.2 user Hi~ I'm Korean I want to MSN version File on "Mac os 9.2" use impossible.... I want to msn install file... please (cf.. mac OS = > 9.2) MY MSN messange ID = > hamlet1019@daum.net Happy nice day~~ Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41823
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    - Hi I have CISCO 1720 ruter with NAT, now i have conections MSN messenger with other users on the net but not have Voice and Video. Also if you on of two my routers primary and secundary installed firewall msn is not have connection on net. i need exactly number of port for audio i video conversation. Thanks Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41821
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    - One way videoconference I'm able to videoconference in only one direction. User A can see himself and send video and audio to User B, but nothing is received. User B can receive video and audio, and see herself. My question is this: Since things work well in one direction, which user's setup is likely to be causing the problem, A or B. I'd like to narrow things down. Thanks. User A; Windows XP Home, Linksys BEFSX41 (firmware upgraded), uPnP enabled on router, ICF is off. User B; Windows XP Pro, Linksys BEFSR41 (firmware upgraded), uPnP enabled on router, ICF is off. Both have recent Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger versions. Audio and Video tuning wizard done without problem on both systems. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41818
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    - Universal PnP with XP I have a uPnP Linksys router with this feature enabled. Is it also a requirement for MSN Messenger that I also install the uPnP feature in Windows XP Networking Services? Please explain. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41813
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    - why is (h) called hot? Ok, why is (h) called hot? I think it should be called cool instead... Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41803
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    - MSN 6.1 Error 1603 I get the following message upon attempting to install from MSN6.1 Setup: "Could not Open Key: Unknown\Installer\Upgradecodes B8C7D62AD5782E84EB1D178662D820A2 Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your suppport personnel". Then, I click OK and the following message appears from MSN Messenger 6.1 Set Up: "MSN Messenger Setup has failed with error code: '1603'. Please go to the MSN Messenger web site and download the software from there." I did and same result as above. How can I install MSN6.1? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41802
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    - Profiles For the passed few months now, I have not been able to change my profile. I can get into it and change things, but once I click 'save' a message appears saying Sorry, the MSN Member Directory feature you were requesting is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to try back later. And it only seems to be happening on my account. I would really appreciate it if this problem could be fixed. Thank you. Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41801
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    - Incorrect display of mobile capabilities in MSN 6.1 Greetings. I run MSN Messenger 6.1.0203 on Windows XP Pro 5.1.2600 SP1a and have been experiencing problems with the way Messenger displays to others the ability of my account to forward text messages on a mobile phone when I'm offline. Contacts sometimes have this option (when my offline avatar shows a little black handset) and then, at other times, it's unavailable (my offline avatar simply shows that I'm offline). The opposite is also true. Contacts that I know have enabled the option to allow others to send text messages on their mobile device will randomly display this ability. Has anyone else been experiencing this problem? Is this a client or servers-side problem? I'm an MSN subscriber and have attempted to contact Microsoft Network about this, but to no avail (I hope someone from MSN reads this - their customer service has not been impressive lately - my four online service requests have remained unanswered). Any input would be appreciated. Thx. Nicolas Harnois Montreal, Canada Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41799
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    - No audio with Messenger 6.1 Hi everybody, I run Windows XP Home Edition, with PC-Cillin for firewall. Like everybody, everything was working fine until I updated to v.6.1... since then, no audio. Basically, Messenger does not manage to connecte to the other PC. What's very frustrating is that I had many friends and family install v.6.1 recently, and it worked fine for everybody BUT me!!! Very frustrating I must admit! Yesterday, I spent some time reading this Newsgroup, and here is what I tried so far: - unchecking the Qos Packet Scheduler (actually, I had to uninstall it on my PC; the box was grayed out and I could not uncheck it). - I switched the UPnP and the SSDP to Automatic - I also tried to open all ports from 5004 to 65535 (eventhough some of those are used by Trojan...) - I turned off the Windows ICF Well, I do not know what to do anymore... If anybody can help, I would really appreciate!! Thanks Arnaud . Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41798
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    - problem no.2 i canonly log on to netscape.On ie,msn exlpoer, when i log in it says that the server cannot be displayed.With msn messenger 6.1, it says my email is invalid.Someone please help before i go nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41791
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    - Problem signing in i have a problem with my msn messenger,internet exploer and msn exploer.But not netscape.I try to log on to msn (by msn messenger ect.) and it only works on netscape.does anyone know how to fix this problem? Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41788
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    - which ports are used by Messenger/Remote Assistance ? My firewall blocks Remote Assistance. Which ports does Messnger/Remote Assistance use ? If I knew, I could unblock these ports... frgr Erik Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41784
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    - hackers help, my internet account has been hacked. they've told me they've read my e-mails and i'm worried they my access my personal details. im so worried how can i close the account Tag: msn messenger Tag: 41781

i have the newest version of msn messenger i keep adding
my custom emoticons and they keep disapperaing. This is
frustrating i keep adding and a few minutes later they
disappear. Is this a bug or what its been happening with
every version i have downloaded since 6.0 whats up. I
love msn messenger but it just doesnt work proper can it
be fixed or what. Can someone point me in the direction i
contact someone about this problem.

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RE: msn messenger by anonymous

anonymous
Fri Jan 16 14:16:36 CST 2004

Possible reason
Click Tools->Options->Privacy. If the bottom option is checked ("...don't store my address book, display pic or background..."), uncheck it.

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