Why does my Windows Live Messenger tells me tht its connectin while i waited for 6 hours with nothing changed?
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IE 7  & new live messenger same problem all da time if you switch back to old version of windows messenger ur login easy as .A.B.C.\nuse windows messenger 5.1
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I had the exact same problem and the problem was something really stupid. Have a look at the date and time set on the computer. Mine was set to update automatically from a web server. The server went wrong and my computer thought it was 1863 or something like that. MSN messenger stopped working as well as a few other programs. Internet worked fine till I did a microsoft update which told me the date was wrong. Something that small can be such a pain. If that's not it, try using web messenger or windows messenger. If they work then it's MSN messenger that's faulty. Re-installing it usually works but if not, contact microsoft. their team is usually helpful. USUALLY
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Are you sure you're logging off and not just minimizing?  Try closing the program altogether...a lot of them just minimize and look like they're closed.\n\nAre you getting messages after the program is closed or when you log back on?  It might take some time for other to see the log off due to delay in tranmission.  I know that Yahoo allows offline messages that you see the next time you log in.  I didn't think MSN did that, but I haven't used it in a while and it could be one of the new features.
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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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i would suspect your computer is acting strange....you can try to reinstall the application and see if that works but if it doesnt choose a new service such as aim or msn
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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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for some reason, the service might be down. if not, try to check your firewall and configure it to allow all connections for yahoo messenger. Also, u could try a clean install of our yahoo messenger on your pc.. uninstall and install the latest version.\n\nbut i think its because of the service is down.. but however, good luck in trying my solutions.
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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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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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firts fix the library with a prog called registry mechanic which u can donwload here: http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/\n\nbe sure that u don't have an unifinished install of messenger somewhere on your pc. that should do it!\n\nmore on this subject: http://messenger.msn.com/Help/\n\ngood luck!\n\n@gar
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A couple of things. You're probably running an out of date version of AIM. You also might be running a problem that perhaps may be incompatible with AIM. For example, if you another messenger system, this may slow down / disconnect you from one of them. Yet another answer could be that you have an "AIM Virus" so perhaps one day a friend of yours may have inadvertantly sent you a link - you clicked, you thought it was nothing and it lead you to a blank page. That blank page uploaded a virus that would shut down the AIM processor periodically.  \n\nIf all these fail. Delete your current AIM. (Don't worry, your buddy list will be saved) and reinstall it. www.aim.com - that should fix it. If it STILL has problems. I suggest you start talking to your friends on MSN and/or reformat your computer THEN reinstall AIM.
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Possible causes of this issue could include:\n\n \n\n- Firewall settings are blocking MSN Messenger.\n\n \n\n- MSN Messenger proxy settings are incorrect.\n\n \n\n- Security settings are blocking MSN Messenger.\n\n \n\n- Your date and time settings may be incorrect.\n\n \n\n- Files that are required to make a successful Internet connection are corrupted.\n\n \n\nTROUBLESHOOTING STEPS\n\nTry the following solutions in the order that they are listed:\n\n \n\n1. Visit the following Web site to verify that you can connect to the Internet: http://www.microsoft.com\n\nIf you cannot connect, contact your Internet Service provider or your local network administrator.\n\n \n\n2. Determine whether MSN Messenger is blocked by a firewall. Visit the following Web site to sign in to Web Messenger:\n\nhttp://webmessenger.msn.com/\n\n \n\nClick Start Web Messenger, and verify whether you can sign in. If you can sign in to Web Messenger, MSN Messenger may be blocked by a firewall. If the computer is running third-party (non-Microsoft) software or firewall software, such as ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security, or McAfee, make sure that the software is set to let MSN Messenger operate, and then try to sign in to MSN Messenger again. Visit the following Web site for information about the most common firewalls:\n\nhttp://messenger.msn.com/help/issues.aspx\n\n \n\n3. Verify the date and time settings on your computer:\n\na. Click on START and RUN and type in CONTROL timedate.cpl and hit ENTER\n\nb. Verify that the date and time settings are set correctly.\n\n \n\n4. Adjust the proxy settings in Microsoft Internet Explorer: \n\na. Start Internet Explorer.\n\nb. On the "Tools" menu, click "Internet Options."\n\nc. Click the "Connections" tab, and then click "LAN Settings."\n\nd. Clear the "Automatically detect settings" check box.\n\ne. Click "OK" two times.\n\n \n\n5. Clear the proxy settings in MSN Messenger:\n\na. Start MSN Messenger 7.5.\n\nb. On the "Tools" menu, click "Options."\n\nc. Click "Connection," and then click "Advanced Settings."\n\nd. Delete the entries under "SOCKS."\n\ne. Click "OK" two times to save the settings. \n\n \n\n6. Adjust the Microsoft Internet Explorer security settings: \n\na. Start Internet Explorer.\n\nb. On the "Tools" menu, click" Internet Options," and then click the "Advanced" tab.\n\nc. In the "Security" section, verify the following settings:\n\n-Clear the "Check for server certificate revocation" check box.\n\n-Select the "Use SSL 2.0" check box.\n\n-Select the "Use SSL 3.0" check box.\n\nd. Click "OK" to close the window.\n\n \n\n7. Reregister SSL security libraries. To do this, click "Start," click "Run," and type in each command below and hit ENTER. \n\n \n\nNote: After each command is executed successfully, you will receive a "DllRegisterServer succeeded" message. Wait until you receive this message before you continue to the next command.\n\n \n\na. REGSVR32 softpub.dll\n\nb. REGSVR32 wintrust.dll\n\nc. REGSVR32 initpki.dll\n\nd. REGSVR32 Rsaenh.dll\n\ne. REGSVR32 Mssip32.dll\n\nf. REGSVR32 Cryptdlg.dll\n\ng. REGSVR32 Dssenh.dll\n\nh. REGSVR32 Gpkcsp.dll\n\ni. REGSVR32 Slbcsp.dll\n\nj. REGSVR32 Sccbase.dll\n\n \n\n8. If you still cannot sign in to MSN Messenger, the .NET Messenger Service may be temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes, and then try to sign in again. Or, visit http://messenger.msn.com/status.aspx to find out the status of the server.
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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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Happens to me all the time. I had to upgrade my messenger just yesterday because of same problem.
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The probable cause could be you have a firewall client installed in your computer. Try disabling it before connecting to Yahoo messenger
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1.You probably have a corrupt Messenger installed.\n2.Your Computer has a virus.\n    Try downloading the latest version of messenger.\nAnd if it still does not work u have to download a good antivirus. My suggestion for Downloading a good antivirus is for u to go to this page that i found http://www.varunhacker.tk Dont worry abt hte name it is safe and really good
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go to my network connection\non the left firewall settings\nthen exeptions\nadd program --->> msn messenger