Jonathan
Sun Jul 06 01:02:28 CDT 2003
Hi,
You're very welcome, and glad to hear it =).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources -
http://messenger.jonathankay.com
"MSNuser" <MSNuser@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:011f01c34382$1d82b2a0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> well after your explainations.. i guess nothing CAN be
> perfect.. and ive always loved MSN Messenger...
> thank you for your continuos replies to the comments!
>
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hi,
> >
> >Phew =).
> >
> >Well, as I said, there are so many different networking
> configurations, how ISPs are setup,
> >etc. which can really have an effect on Messenger (and
> any other rich Internet based
> >application).
> >
> >Keep in mind that these types of newsgroups, message
> boards, etc. primarily just get support
> >problems and questions -- no matter what product you're
> interested in, no matter what forum
> >(DellTalk, Apple Forums, Brighthand Discussion,
> HowardForums, Windows XP newsgroups, etc.)
> >you'll need nothing but problems with a product. The
> fact of the matter is, nothing is
> >perfect (but Messenger comes close *large grin*).
> >____________________________________________
> >Jonathan Kay
> >Windows MVP, Messenger
> >Associate Expert
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >Messenger Resources -
http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >
> >"MSNuser" <MSNuser@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:530701c34196$a811e230$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> >> what i was trying to say is that there are these many
> >> problems POSTED here!!! Not that mine has THIS MANY
> >> PROBLEMS. That's not possible.
> >>
> >>
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >Greetings,
> >> >
> >> >MSN Messenger 6 makes several important leaps in terms
> >> of connectivity (especially compared
> >> >to just about every other instant messaging problem
> >> available). Keep in mind that Messenger
> >> >is a Internet application, and most of its features
> >> attempt to get around a slew of different
> >> >issues that can prevent these features from working.
> >> >
> >> >Firstly, for your connectivity problems
> >> (audio/video/file transfer), if you're using a
> >> >router, it's always encouraged (although not
> completely
> >> required for MSN Messenger 6), that
> >> >you seek a firmware update to the router that supports
> >> Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Many
> >> >manufacturers have already created such upgrades, if
> >> you're using a router, tell us which one
> >> >you're using and we'll be happy to tell you if it
> >> supports UPnP. If you're using a
> >> >third-party firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet
> >> Security, Sygate, etc.), make sure that
> >> >Messenger is to "Permit All", "Allow All", or in the
> >> case of ZoneAlarm, the "Medium" setting.
> >> >
> >> >I don't mean to criticize, but if your computer
> reboots
> >> when you use MSN Messenger 6, how do
> >> >you know that the video/audio features aren't working?
> >> To solve (and discover) what the
> >> >problem(s) that you're experiencing, we'll need some
> >> more details -- error messages, Windows
> >> >version, exactly when these reboots are occurring etc.
> >> >
> >> >The "well-working" MSN Messenger 5 video is still
> there,
> >> just click the Actions menu in MSN
> >> >Messenger 6, and choose Start Video Conference.
> >> >
> >> >As well, for the best experience, it's recommended
> that
> >> your contacts use MSN Messenger 6 as
> >> >well.
> >> >
> >> >When exactly is it freezing? How do you mean you
> can't
> >> delete contacts? .NET Passport
> >> >passwords are all the same regardless of if you're
> >> signing into a .NET Passport site, Windows
> >> >Messenger 4, or MSN Messenger 6, they're all the same.
> >> >
> >> >MSN Messenger 6 has been extensively tested, and the
> >> majority of people have absolutely no
> >> >problem with it.
> >> >____________________________________________
> >> >Jonathan Kay
> >> >Windows MVP, Messenger
> >> >Associate Expert
> >> >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> >Messenger Resources -
http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"MSNuser" <MSNuser@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> >news:52c101c34192$fd194bf0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> >> >> How can there be this many problems for a software
> from
> >> >> Microsoft. I am very dissapointed. Even though it
> is
> >> >> the preview version, why did MICROSOFT release the
> >> >> product to users if it had this many problems?
> >> >> 1. Video is not working.
> >> >> 2. Audio is not working.
> >> >> 3. My contact can see me but I can't see them.
> >> >> 4. My contact can hear me but I can't.
> >> >> 5. My computer reboots when I turn on MSN Messenger
> >> 6.0.
> >> >> 6. MSN Messenger automatically starts when Windows
> >> starts
> >> >> even though I unchecked the automatic start button.
> >> >> 7. I'm having troubles transferring files.
> >> >> 8. I get kicked off after a while.
> >> >> 9. I can't use the WELL-WORKING video
> communication in
> >> >> MSN Messenger 5.0 once I've installed 6.0.
> >> >> 10. I can't sign in to MSN Messenger 6.0.
> >> >> 11. Can't unblock a user.
> >> >> 12. Messenger freezes.
> >> >> 13. Can't delete contacts.
> >> >> 14. Different password for no reason.
> >> >> and on and on and on and on...
> >> >>
> >> >> Is it normally like this when a new software is
> >> released?
> >> >> Or do normal programmers usually test the program
> out
> >> >> MORE THOROUGHLY under various circumstances before
> >> >> releasing it to the public? If MICROSOFT or MSN can
> >> see
> >> >> the many many problems that are being reported
> here, I
> >> >> wish they're working on it to fix them. THANK YOU.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >.
> >> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >