Everytime I sign into MSN Messenger, I get this internet explorer window that pops up and says there is an error and that I should report it or ignore.  When I click either of these buttons, msn shuts down completely.  What's wrong?!
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unindstall reboot then reinstall, if it still fails could be virus checker or a conflict with the os ..\n\ndid it say what kind of error and/or a error number?
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First, that error message is window's way of saying "An error occoured, and the program failed to continue, instead the instance of this program was ended" \nDepending if you're using messenger or http://chat.yahoo.com, as to what could cause it.\nIf you're using the website, I recommend enabling third-party cookies in your browser. Go to internet options in IE (4+) and select 'Options'-- from there, select Security and change the cookie settings to allow third-party cookies. If that has yet to resolve your issue, try to enter chat without voice enabled and troubleshoot. If it works without voice enabled, you can narrow the problem down with hardware/driver problems. If it occoures as soon as you enter, other applications running along-side iexplorer.exe may interact with the resource trying to access the voice server. Just something to think about
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there are two possibilities \neither u r behind a firewall that dose not allow u  to connect to messenger if yes u cannot be connected to yahoo messenger\nor \nthere is problem with the cookies,check and enable the cookies in internet explorer
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i think the firewall on your computer is blocking your messenger..if you do have the firewall program on your computer try to shut down it first and then try to login again to MSN if it worked so it's true that the problem cause by the firewall...
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It appears you are being spammed thru messenger, this is NOT MSN Messenger but a service of Windows.  Turn it off, it is a security risk.  control panel - Administrative tools - services and then disable messenger.  It will not stop any instant messenger program.  Otherwise you are referring to a pop up from you browser in which you need to get a pop up blocker\n\nThat should be worth 10 points!!
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I have both. I have problems w/ messenger; it has nothing to do with McAfee. Messenger was freezing my computer before I got McAfee. Go to control panel, add/remove programs, click change/remove on messenger, then click repair.
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Pfft, nevermind what the guy before me said. Click Start -> Run -> type msconfig -> click the last tab, labled startup, then uncheck msn messenger, and check Yahoo! Messenger...\n\n\nregards, \n\n\nJames
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you may want to try this, I had a problem and this is what Microsoft sent me\n\nThank you for contacting Windows Live Messenger Technical Support. My name is Mark, and I will be glad to assist you with your concern.\n\nBased on the information I received, I understand that you are unable to sign in to Windows Live Messenger because the sign in process just continues indefinitely. You also mentioned that the little men keeps on moving around just like the usual but it never signed you in. \n\nWe are aware that this is an emerging issue and we are working diligently to resolve it. Your satisfaction in resolving this issue is our top concern. We understand the importance of this issue, and we apologize for any convenience that this may have caused you. Rest assured I will do my best to help you with your concern.\n\nTo resolve this issue, you need to configure your RegEdit and generate connectivity logs for Windows Live Messenger. Below are the following steps to configure your RegEdit and it is very important to follo! w the steps in order and accordingly.\n\nNOTE: When working in the Registry Editor (REGEDIT), please perform only the steps as described below. Doing otherwise can result in serious damage to the Operating System. Microsoft and MSN can not be held responsible for this. \n\nThe steps below contain information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, visit the following Web site to learn more about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry:\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;256986.\n\nWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. \n\n1. Click on Start and Run and type in REGEDIT and hit Enter \n2. In the registry editor, click on “HKEY_CURRENT_USER”, followed by “Software”, followed by “Microso! ft”, followed by “MSNMessenger”, and followed by “Policies”. \n3. Select the “Policies” key and delete the folder. \n4. Restart your machine. \n5. Sign into Windows Live Messenger again. \n\nHope this helps, but to be on the safe side back upi tyour registry first
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Could be the cache of your Internet browser. Clear the cache and try again. Could be they blocked your IP for any number of reasons. Could be the port that MSN Messenger uses to communicate through has been blocked by your firewall or virus software. Could be the software needs to be uninstalled, reboot the system and reinstall. It could be the BIOS on the mother board is jamming the ports or causing a redirect of ports. Maybe a program or hardware item you've recently added to the system has interfered with MSN Messenger functions. Maybe something around a hundred various "could bes" could be the problem.
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If you are using Windows Xp download and install the following fix:\n\nhttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm\n\nThe solution provided above should help you resolve the problem.\n \nHowever,if the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall the internet explorer.\n\nFor more information visit the following website:\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/318378/EN-US/\n \n\nhttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm
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You may have heard this before, but MSN simply sucks.  When it's broke, you might NEVER get it fixed.   \n\nIn general, go to the Control Panel, and the ADD/REMOVE Program section.   UNINSTALL the MSN Explorer first.   \n\nRestart your computer, and put the MSN disk back in.   Start the installation, as you did before.  \n\nKeep going through all of the steps, then check everything.  E-mail, websites... everything.  If it now works, you got lucky. \n\nYou should install an Anti-Spyware program.  Try Ad-aware and SpyBot Search & Destroy.  Both of these are FREE at www.Download.com.   \n\nScan your computer regularly with your Anti-virus and your anti-spyware programs.   You have to stay ahead of the bad guys.\n\nYou probably should download and use FIREFOX.  Visit www.mozilla.com and get this for free.  This is also an internet Browser.  Use this for general surfing, so your computer does not get in trouble (again) .
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I have been using yahoo for a while now and that is the fist I have heard of that issue, so I will research this further and post another response. SOON\n\nThis sounds like a Windows Skinning program is the cause, such as alienguise or windowblinds.\n\nIf you use windowblinds, you need to select yahoo! messenger in the per application settings, and disable skinning of it, it may be listed as yahoo! messenger or ypager.\n\nIf it's another program, look for similar settings, if they don't exist, you might have to disable the skinning program to use messenger. \n\nThe only possibility I can possibly see is you are useing Windowsblinds
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Your Windows OS(ur using that right?) has an inbuilt msn messenger service which you cant delete on any way.If you check your taskbar on the bottom right, you might see two msn mesenger icons.The problem is that the new msn mesenger does not get installed upon the older one but separately.Does it show that you are logged on a separate computer? If it is something like that, then first check whether the facility to get automatically logged on the older msn mesenger is enabled.If you are then disable it.You will still find the older msn mesenger shortcut on the start menu if you havent personally removed it.Once that is done ie automatically logging on that msn mesenger is disabled, you can log in in the newer version. If you stil have problems, try uninstalling the newer msn mesenger and reinstalling it again.If it isnt the problem like I stated before,the newer msn mesenger usually gives you a chance to repair.If it doesnt, then it isnt installed properly.Another thing, make sure your antivirus allows msn mesenger to run.
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Check 'event viewer' to see what is happening when Yahoo Messenger is closed down. You can find it in Control Panel/administrative tools. If event viewer doesn't show what is happening when you get booted out, my advice to you is to reinstall your yahoo messenger software  and reboot your system. In addition, you might wish to double check that your antivirus/spyware detecting/firewall software isn't shutting it down, resetting the permissions if necessary. I had this problem with early releases of SP2 but everything has now been resolved.
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There could be many things causing this problem. Make sure your regional settings are right. If all the settings are right then uninstall your messenger and install it again. Spyware and adware could also be blocking you log ons. If spyware or adware is present, then format the computer and try re-installing the messenger. A slow internet connection may also be causing this problem. You might also want to try a new account and see if that works.
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It's not a virus.  Geesh.  Everything that happens with computers these days is "OMG, it's a virus."  No, it's not.  It's the messenger "welcome" window.  You can go into your messenger preferences and there should be some check boxes.  Just customize it how you want it.  And if you want to wait til you are fully logged onto your computer before you open your messenger, check the box that says something like "wait til I log in before signing on" or if there's a checkmark in a box that says "log in automatically", take that check mark out of that box.
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check once again tools >> internet options. may be it set as msn.