hello friends, i have installed zone alarm few days ago but it blocks msn messenger although i have already kept Trust Level of msn messenger as Super in program control option to let it run by firewall. Has anybody solved such type of problem?? Any suggestion plz!!! thanks
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it works on my laptop\n\nyou need to check 'alerts and logs' section to see which policy is blocking msn, then either add msn ips in trusted zone or allow it in 'program control' section
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it's not ZoneAlarm to blame...\n1. Open control panel \n2. 2x click on "widows firewall"\n3. Chose "OFF" option and click ok button\n                      !!!DONE!!!
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I've stopped updating my McAfee Anti-Virus.\nIf you are cheap (like me) there is a good anti-virus\nprogram called AVG from Grisoft that is free for\npersonal use.\n\nYou can download it here (link near bottom of page):\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/freewe...\n\nBefore you install this program be sure to UNINSTALL\nany other anti-virus program that you currently have\ninstalled. Anti-virus programs don't play well\ntogether so you should have only one anti-virus\nprogram installed at any given time.\n\nZone Alarm is a FREE firewall program that provides good protection.  \n\nYou can download it here:\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com/store/...\n\nWhen you install Zone Alarm you will be prompted to\nchoose the free trial to Zone Alarm Pro or just Zone\nAlarm, choose the Zone Alarm (just the firewall)\nbecause it's free. Zone Alarm monitors incoming and\noutgoing transmissions. It will take a little effort\nto get the settings up and running but it's easy and\nworth the time.\n\nAlong with scanning for viruses stopping spyware is important too.  \nThere are 3 good FREE programs that are effective at dealing with spyware, Ad-aware SE Personal 1.05 (removes spyware), Spybot Search & Destroy (blocks and removes spyware), Spyware Blaster 3.2 (blocks spyware). I have all 3 of these programs installed on my PC and they work well together without any conflicts. After these programs are installed they need to be updated on a regular basis to be effective. These programs will have to be manually updated.\n\nYou can download Ad-aware SE Personal 1.05 here (click on "Download Now" near top left of page):\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Awa...\n\nAd-aware SE Personal 1.05 will scan your PC and\nidentify spyware that should be removed. Ad-aware\ndefinition files are updated about once a week.\n\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy can be downloaded here:\nhttp://www.safer- etworking.org/en/mirrors/index...\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy will "Check for Problems"\n(scan) your PC for spyware that should be removed.\nBe sure to use the "Immunize" feature that blocks\nknown spyware from getting onto your PC. Spybot\nSearch and Destroy detection files are updated about\nonce a month.\nAfter you update Spybot Search and Destroy each month be sure to "immunize" your PC so that the updated spyware threats will be blocked.\n\n\n\nSpyware Blaster 3.2 can be downloaded here:\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.co...\n\nAfter the program is installed be sure to click on\n"Enable All Protection" so the program blocks spyware.\nDetection files are updated about once a month. After updates are installed each month be sure to click on "Enable All Protection" again so the updated detection files are applied.\n\n\nYou may also want to use Mozilla Firefox 1.07 as your\nprimary web browser. Firefox is an excellent program,\nand I have been using it for several months now.\nFirefox has fewer security flaws than Internet\nExplorer. You will still need to use Internet\nExplorer to download Microsoft updates.\nYou can download Firefox here:\nhttp://www.mozilla.org/product...\n\n\nBe sure you have all the critical updates from\nMicrosoft for Windows and Internet Explorer.\nOpen Internet Explorer, click on "Tools" and select\n"Windows Update".
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This sounds like an issue very specific to Live Messenger and I'd recommend contacting Microsoft for help or visiting their online forums to see what other users of that software can come up with.  You should be able to find some direction in the Help menu of the program.
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http://messenger.msn.com/status.aspx... shows MSN's messenger status.\nAs of now, its reporting that:\n\n"Sign In\nThe .NET Messenger Service is temporarily experiencing difficulty. You may be unable to sign in. If you are signed in, some features may be unavailable. Please try again later.\nLast Update: 15/11/2006 10:23:00 Pacific Time (GMT -8:00)"\n\nIts a general problem. Just wait a while & they'll fix it.
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Here are some suggestions you might want to check/try: \n1.  The date on your computer needs to be set properly -- double click the clock verify that \nthe time and date are set. \n2.  If your password information is not saved, verify that you are typing it in with the \ncorrect case (uppercase or lowercase). \n3.  Change your password @ http://memberservicesnet.passport.com/memberservice.srf, then try \nsigning in again. \n4.  If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it's possible \nthat Messenger doesn't have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you \nupgraded.  You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall \nif this is the case. \n5.  If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger -- try \nrestarting it and see if that helps the situation.  You also might try uninstalling an \ninstalled firewall, to verify that it isn't causing a problem (even if it is disabled). \n6.  Clear your IE cache and cookies -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then \nInternet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the \nDelete Cookies button. \n7.  Check your IE Security settings -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then \nInternet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check \nfor server certificate revocation" is unchecked.  Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL \n3.0' is checked, then click OK. \n8.  Click Start, then Run, and enter the following: \nregsvr32 softpub.dll \nthen click OK \nThen try again\n\nAny computer problem\nanswer by expert join our group \nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/prithvionline
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The software you mention don't act as OS firewalls. That is, they don't shield your computer against attempts to record information. Spy-bot and ad-aware rely exclusively on a database of known malware. If you want software that can also act as an OS firewall, try Zone Alarm.\nThat said, when you install the monitoring software, make sure to answer "yes" to any messages you might receive from your security software asking for permission to allow the monitoring software to work. Then, use the computer for a while, perform some routine tasks (checking e-mail etc.) to see if any more security messages come up. If they do, answer "yes" (checking the "remember my answer" box, of course). Then check to make sure that the security software has adequately logged your activity. That done, you're ready to go.\n\nAs one previous user mentioned, if the monitoring software is remote, then the McAfee software will attempt to prevent it from running. You can bypass that problem too by clicking "yes" on each security prompt to allow the software to run through the firewall.
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try what someone on here told me.. download a programme called... trillian, im sorry but i cant remember the link but its great, you can have all your messengers there and it reopened msn for me after not being able to access it for months, by the way honey... i gave ten points for his answer!x
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Is Messenger 8 still BETA?\nI havent checked recently so I'm not sure. I\nIf it is still BETA that means you are testing it for them and need to report the problem to Microsoft so they can work on a fix.\nI use MSN Messenger 7.5 with no problems. (most of the time)
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nope, all good here.\n\ntry resetting your computer, or reinstalling the MSN messenger program.
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you have to reset your security settings to allow messenger...you r prooly behind a firewall...especially if you downloaded the security package from charter cable...
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Did you just get this computer?  In some cases this is possible if msn messenger is logging on to the network automatically.  If this is the case just uninstall that version of msn messenger.
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msn messenger can be troublesome at times, i find the new live version is better than previous ones for singing in with no trouble.\ni would suggest changing password if you are worried about someone else getting into your email.
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Are you able to get the sign in window to open, then type in your ID and password but when you click "Sign In" nothing happens?\nIf that's the case, do you have a firewall or are you using Windows XP with it's own firewall? If so, open Messenger, close the sign in screen and click "Messenger" at top left of the main Messenger window. Click "Connection Preferences" then choose "Firewall with no proxies". Also make sure your type of connection and your location are correct, click "Apply" then "OK". You should be able to sign in after that.
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ZoneAlarm is a big one on this but if you don't have it try reinstalling the software and see if it works.  I don't recommend disabling your windows firewall or any other firewall.  Its there to help keep you safe.  You should have had something come up and say the program is trying to access that site.  If not I am not sure what to tell you.
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I used to have problems with the older versions of msn messenger but i got the 7.5 version and its quite good. It can be sometimes a problem if you have quite a problems loaded up plus your internet/broadband speed will have an effect. Hope you sort it out soon i know how frustrating it can be! I would download a new version and reboot x
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CAUSE\nThe following conditions may apply: • There is a problem with the Internet connection.  \n• The time and date settings on the computer are incorrect.  \n• The firewall settings are blocking Messenger.  \n• The Messenger proxy settings are incorrect.  \n\n\nVerify the time and the date settings on the computer: a.  Click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK: \ncontrol timedate.cpl  \nMake sure that the time and date settings are correct.  \n\n\nReregister the Msxml3.dll file: • Click Start, click Run, type the following command, and then click OK: \nRegsvr32 %windir%&#92;system32&#92;msxml3.dll \n\na.  Visit the following Web site, and then sign in to Web Messenger: \nhttp://webmessenger.msn.com/  \nb.  Click Start Web Messenger, and then verify that you can sign in\n\nMake sure that the Microsoft Internet Explorer settings are correctly configured. Messenger uses the settings in Internet Explorer when it makes a connection to the Messenger service. To configure Messenger, follow these steps: \na.  Start Internet Explorer.  \nb.  Make sure that Internet Explorer is not set to work offline: On the File menu, make sure that Work Offline in not selected. If Work Offline is selected, click Work Offline.  \nc.  On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.  \nd.  In the Internet Options box, click the Content tab.  \ne.  Under Certificates, click Clear SSL State.  \nf.  When you receive the message that states that the SSL cache was cleared successfully, click OK\ng.  Click the Advanced tab, and then click Restore Defaults.  \nh.  Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN Settings. Clear all the check boxes, and then click OK.  \ni.  Click OK to close the Internet Options window.  \n\nclick Start, click Run, type the command, and then click OK\n• REGSVR32 softpub.dll  \n• REGSVR32 wintrust.dll  \n• REGSVR32 initpki.dll  \n• REGSVR32 Rsaenh.dll  \n• REGSVR32 Mssip32.dll  \n• REGSVR32 Cryptdlg.dll  \n• REGSVR32 Dssenh.dll  \n• REGSVR32 Gpkcsp.dll  \n• REGSVR32 Slbcsp.dll  \n• REGSVR32 Sccbase.dll  \n\nTry these steps and tell me whether it worked or no\n\nmy email id is puneet_kakkar@hotmail.com