Whenever I used MSN Messenger it would take up to 10 mins for the computer to shut down.  The computer would shut down in no time if I don't use MSN Messenger.  Is this problem unique?  Done almost everything but nothing helped.
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Hmmmm\nLet us try the following.\n1- Clear history and cookies\n2- Delete temporary internet files\nBoth 1 and 2 are in Internet options from Control panel\n3- Restart computer and try again\n4- Mark me as best answer if the problem goes with the wind
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You are probably shutting it down when you still have some programs running. Close all programs by yourself before shutting it down.
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Oooh you should just need your e-mail address and your password. Why don't you try download msn again? Mines doing something funny too. Got IDSL and then every morning around 10:00 it says I've been logged off?!?!? How arbitory. If you figure out your problem, please help me with mine!!!
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some application that is running and then refuses to close down on its own when you shut your computer shuts down, if you want it to stop happening, run msconfig.exe and then uncheck it in the start up menu, if it doesnt start up it cant be forced to close down, if its some crap you need for your comp to run well then , kill yourself and blow up your computer at the same time cuz i dunno
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Log out of everything, and shut down all internet windows, go to control panel, uninstall/remove programs, choose messenger. redownload and reinstall it. This is messing everything up.
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First thing : are you using a licenced version of the operating system ?. IF yes..\n\nThe computer must be waiting for some background process to get closed before shutting down. thats why it is taking time. \n\nThere must be some program which might be not responding at the time of shutdown and the pc has to wait for it \n\nThere may be other factors also.
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You've got 3 problems....\nYou are low on resources (memory, cpu) so shutdown programs you aren't using\nYou have your camera setup to "shutdown" or "standby" when idle for a certain amount of time, turn that feature off\nYou have messenger (or whatever you are using to "broadcast" your webcam) set to show you as away after a certain amount of time, turn that off as well.
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Well It Could Be Solved By All Those Things, But You Haven't Specified Exactly What Happens After 10 Mins. Coz If The Comp Restarts After 10 Mins It's Probably A Trojan. And Most AVs Can't Detect Trojans That Easily. For That You Should Use AVG, It's Kinda Good. If It Is A Virus Or A Trojan That Still Can't be Deleted It's Probably A Sasser Worm, That Can Only Be Gotten Rid Off By A Low Frequency Format. Trust Me This Works Coz I Had The Same Problem!
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Hmm not to sure, havnt heard this happen, have you updated to the msn windows live thing? mine is working great.
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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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Fix this error / possible solution\n\nThis error also occurs when you are not connected to the Internet, so make sure you are connected.\n \nThe most likely cause for this problem is that your firewall does not allow MSN Messenger to access the Internet. This happens often if you install a new version of Messenger. Make sure MSN Messenger is allowed access in your firewall rules. \n\nThis error might also be occuring because there is a proxy server enabled in MSN Messenger while you do not use one. To remove the proxy settings, click the "Tools" menu and then "Options..." at your MSN Messenger main window. Then in the options screen click "Connection" in the list to the left. Next, click the "Advanced Settings..." button. You can try and uncheck all checkboxes in this screen except the one labeled "TCP" to let MSN Messenger connect through a direct connection. If that does not work you can restore the settings again by checking the boxes you unchecked before.
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it happend to me once so i just deleted the yahoo messenger from add/remove programs and then downloaded it again and then i used it it worked then it never stopped then if it doesn't work you might be having problem's with your computer or the cell phone you are sending messages to
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Try to check if you installed firewall or not. Your McAfee might have blocked the path to connect your messenger. If you think it's because of McAfee, you should be able to connect when you disable the McAfee Software. I believe you can easily allowed the messenger's path to connect to internet. (I used zonealarm to block unblock programs). I hope it's just the firewall issue... =&#92;
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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
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All programs have to shut down before the computer can shut down.I sounds like you have alot of programs running in the background.You can go to the start menu and click on run,when the box comes  up that says open,Type msconfig and click ok.Now a box with several tabs will appear,click on the one that says start up.Now you can uncheck allexcept the ones that say windows system or kbd for the keyboard,now click apply then close and restart computer.When computer restarts,a box may appear that you can check to never show this again.If this does not help,then I would suggest that you have a memory or ram issue and the computer needs to be serviced by a professional.\n\nGood luck and I hope this helps you
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This is what worked with MSN Messenger:\n1. Open up Messenger\n2. Tools > Options\n3. Preferences\n4. Uncheck "Run Windows Messenger when Windows Starts\n\nOpen up Yahoo Messenger and look for something similar
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it's weird baby.. how can the sign in box couldn't be used... maybe the network is still not ready..try to wait for awhile...because i have experience that my msn was looked like not working but after i wait for awhile..it's working... or maybe your computer have any firewall program... sometimes the firewall program blocking the access of messenger.. better to try to close the firewall program first...\nfor the msn for windows millenium, maybe you can find the proper version from the msn website...