I can't access my yahoo messenger or any instant messenger for that matter.  What can i do?
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ur connection is either too slow or the port tat is used by messangers is blocked by the firewall
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Please specify what error message you are facing?  Are you able to surf the Internet otherwise?  \n\nCheck whether you don't have the firewall blocking Yahoo.  To connect to Yahoo without the proxies or firewalls, go to Messenger>Preferences>Connection and selct the option with No Proxies.  I hope that helps.  If it doesn't uninstall the software complete and download and install it from messenger.yahoo.com
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Just download a new version of Messenger\nhttp://messenger.yahoo.com
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Reinstall Yahoo Messenger...it only takes a couple seconds.  If you don't have the .exe file, download it from the main Yahoo page.
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Please reinstall yahoo messenger. If ur using it in college, u need to put relevant http connection settings. U can get it from the college IT staff. Redefine the connection settings properly.
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1.  Try restarting your computer.  Open Yahoo messenger before you open other programs, it may be conficting with another program you have running.\n\n2.  Uninstall and reinstall Yahoo Messenger.  \n\n3.  Try a third party program (like Trillian or Qnext) and see if you can connect to Yahoo from there.  If you can, then the problem is definitely your install of Yahoo Messenger.
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Check your connection. Messenger should have a link in the bottom that checks what's wrong. Check the proxy in your msn, if you have a firewall it might have started to block it or just block the proxy and doesn't let you connect.good luck
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Have you tried COMPLETELY uninstalling it and reinstalling it?  There might be a file that got broken somehow, and that might help.  That's the first thing I try when one of my IMs isn't working.
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try the same version with different set of username and password; if it works then the username and password was not correct. If it doesnt work try with a different computer connected to the same Networking Device(router or switch or modem). If it also fails check the port used by yahooo messenger.
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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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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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try refreshing the page \n\n also you may need to go to yahoo messeneger and download the program IM will not work without it. just got yahoos main page and click on the messenger icon up top
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try this if it still doesn't work contact yahoo.\nIf Yahoo! Messenger is unable to connect to our servers, one of the following may occur:\nYour software may display a message that says it can't connect.\nThe yellow "Connecting" light might last for a long time.\nThe light may stay grey and say "Not Connected."\nFirst, check your email or surf web sites to see if you are connected to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). \n\nNext, make sure you have Microsoft's Internet Explorer version 4.1 or above installed on your machine. If you use Netscape as your browser, you don't have to switch to Internet Explorer or even run Explorer. In order to update your system files, you just have to install Internet Explorer. Yahoo! Messenger uses files from Internet Explorer to run. You can download version 5.5 from: \n\n   http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.htm \n\nAll of the above conditions indicate a connection problem, not a problem with your Yahoo! ID or password. (If you receive an Invalid Login error message, there is a problem with your ID or password.) \n\nIf you receive a message that says "You have been logged of as you have logged in on a different machine," this means that you have logged onto the Java Messenger while you were running the Windows Messenger, or vice versa. \n\nIf Messenger was able to connect before, but has suddenly stopped, we may be having temporary server problems. These types of problems are usually resolved in a matter of hours.\n\nIf the problem persists, your Messenger connection information may be incorrect. \n\nIf Messenger has never been able to connect, try this: \n\nOpen the Login menu in Messenger. \nClick on Preferences, then click on the Connection tab. \nClick on No network detection, then hit the OK button at the bottom. \nMessenger will ask you if you want to try to log on with your new proxy settings. Click the Yes button. \nWhen prompted, enter your ID and password, then hit the Login button.\nIf that doesn't work, follow these steps:\nOpen the Login menu in Messenger. \nClick on Preferences, then click on the Connection tab. \nClick on Firewall with no proxies, then hit the OK button at the bottom. \nMessenger will ask you if you want to try to log on with your new proxy settings. Click the Yes button. \nWhen prompted, enter your ID and password, then hit the Login button.\nThe above configuration will work in almost any situation. However, if you connect in this way, you won't be able to use the voice chat feature.\n\n\nIf neither of the above options work, you're probably behind a firewall or proxy server that requires you to enter its address. Follow these steps:\n\nOpen the Login menu in Messenger. \nClick on Preferences, then click on the Connection tab. \nClick on Use proxies. Here you can enter your firewall and/or proxy server's address and port number. Contact your network administrator (if you're at work), or your Internet Service Provider (if you're at home) to determine the correct firewall and proxy settings.\nNote: If Messenger crashes and you can't connect, please read our Messenger Crash help section.
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you would probably have to remove the messenger program from the add/remove program and try going into the chat line again!
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Try clearing your history & cookies. if you are using yahoo messenger update it to current version also update internet explorer.
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Hmm.. Your question is very ambigous as what Messenger are you talking about : Msn or Yahoo ? and what is the actual problem you are facing .. ?\nAnyways you might wanna try the newest version of Yahoo Messenger again to see if the installer was corrupt. Download it from : \nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Chat/Instant-Messaging/Yahoo-Messenger.shtml
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the best way is talking to network administrator of the company u r working there\nmaybe the yahoo messenger port is closed for some reasons