is messenger working ?

thanks. ive been on-line for 1 and a half hours now waiting for it to login
and had loads of bother last night with it


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@jonathankay.com> wrote in message
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> Greetings,
>
> There are a few issues with some accounts -- just try again later if

you're having problems

> right now.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Windows MVP, Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
> "CHRIS 159" <chris@MAPScdelectrics.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:bg90tj$13u$1@newsg2.svr.pol.co.uk...

> > or is it just mine that isnt
> >
> >

>
>

>-----Original Message-----
>or is it just mine that isnt
>mines not working either cant find out why
>
>.
>

>> Greetings,

>>
>> There are a few issues with some accounts -- just try

again later if

>you're having problems

>> right now.
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Windows MVP, Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

Similar problem here. Upgraded to Windows Messenger 4.7
(30 July) and could never get connected.

Thanks!

AdyBart
31 July 2003

Hi,

Here are some suggestions you might want to check/try:

1. The date on your computer needs to be set properly -- double click the clock verify that
the time and date are set.
2. If your password information is not saved, verify that you are typing it in with the
correct case (uppercase or lowercase).
3. Change your password @ http://memberservicesnet.passport.com/memberservice.srf, then try
signing in again.
4. If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it's possible
that Messenger doesn't have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you
upgraded. You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall
if this is the case.
5. If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger -- try
restarting it and see if that helps the situation. You also might try uninstalling an
installed firewall, to verify that it isn't causing a problem (even if it is disabled).
6. Clear your IE cache and cookies -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then
Internet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the
Delete Cookies button.
7. Check your IE Security settings -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then
Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check
for server certificate revocation" is unchecked. Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL
3.0' is checked, then click OK.
8. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
regsvr32 softpub.dll
then click OK

Then try again.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"AdyBart" <bartady@NOTyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> >> Greetings,
> >>
> >> There are a few issues with some accounts -- just try

> again later if

> >you're having problems

> >> right now.
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Windows MVP, Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

>
> Similar problem here. Upgraded to Windows Messenger 4.7
> (30 July) and could never get connected.
>
> Thanks!
>
> AdyBart
> 31 July 2003