Vista Problem NUMBER 1! - Messenger

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I downloaded Windows Live Messenger 8.1 from the site given by Vista and when I try to login I get an error message saying:

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We've tried disabling the Windows Firewall but this has no effect. We've also made sure that Messenger is an "allowed program" in the Windows Firewall settings.

Anyone know how to fix the problem?

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Only the obvious one: Don´t use Vista. At least not yet.
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i have no problems with msn. i got that message when the wireless connection was dodgy, that's all. logoff net then back on again.
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install linux!


or...


try this:

From clicky

1. Start Messenger.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Under Connection, click Advanced Settings.
4. Delete the entries under SOCKS.
5. Click OK, and then click OK again.

If you're still unable to sign in to Messenger

1. Check your firewall settings:
a. Go to the MSN Web Messenger website.
b. Click Start MSN Web Messenger, and then try to sign in.

If you can sign in to MSN Web Messenger, but Windows Live Messenger still can't access the Internet, Windows Live Messenger may be blocked by a firewall. You may need to add MSNmsgr.exe to your firewall's allow list. See your firewall's documentation or website for more information on how to add MSNmsgr.exe to your allow list.

2. A dial-up connection may be timing out. Wait a few minutes, and then try to sign in again.
3. If your computer is part of a corporate network, contact your network administrator to make sure that the network allows access to the Messenger service.
4. Make sure your antivirus or antispyware programs don't conflict with Messenger.
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I've tried that stuff already lazarus, thanks though :)

It's really weird, we use a wireless Internet thing and the other PC can connect to Messenger fine and I can even use Web Messenger on this PC!
Just a bit miffed as to why the actual program itself isn't working on here :urff:
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hmmm the only prob i have had with live messenger and vista was the connection.. same message and everything.
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Sometimes MSN just plain doesn't work.

Close MSN, go play a game or two, and try again in an hour or so.
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For some reason I'm also missing sndvol32/r (Windows Recording Mixer), I tried to open it in Audition but it gave the error message that it was missing.

Obviously this is quite an important little tool! Anyone know where I can download it? I've had a search around the web but found nothing :?
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lazarus corporation wrote:install linux!
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You're going to think I'm joking, but turning off the computer and then turning it back on again always fixes msn for me.
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8.1 wont run with vista due to the live content in it, so im told.

Run an earlier version 8.0 and below, untill they fix it.. :lol:

I have to right click on the messenger icon to then select run as administrator to get messenger to run, and thats on 7.5
i couldnt get 8.1 to work.

Also try this on 8.1

Run CMD as an administrator (type cmd in the serch pain in the start menu
then right click the icon in the and select Run as administrator). Then
type or paste in the the follwing:

netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
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sistersvisions wrote: Also try this on 8.1

Run CMD as an administrator (type cmd in the serch pain in the start menu
then right click the icon in the and select Run as administrator). Then
type or paste in the the follwing:

netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
IT WORKED!!! ;D :notworthy: ;D

Thanks so much!!! ;D

BTW - what has that command changed on my PC? I notice it says "disable" in it...
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robertzombie wrote:
sistersvisions wrote: Also try this on 8.1

Run CMD as an administrator (type cmd in the serch pain in the start menu
then right click the icon in the and select Run as administrator). Then
type or paste in the the follwing:

netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
IT WORKED!!! ;D :notworthy: ;D

Thanks so much!!! ;D

BTW - what has that command changed on my PC? I notice it says "disable" in it...
"NETSHite INTerrupted, This CraP is SETtled, we will not try to tune your PC again as WE think it should be, when you type this command we understand and respect the fact that you actually know more about Windows than our own crappy developers"

Free translation. Obviously.

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robertzombie wrote:
sistersvisions wrote: Also try this on 8.1

Run CMD as an administrator (type cmd in the serch pain in the start menu
then right click the icon in the and select Run as administrator). Then
type or paste in the the follwing:

netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
IT WORKED!!! ;D :notworthy: ;D

Thanks so much!!! ;D

BTW - what has that command changed on my PC? I notice it says "disable" in it...

Who knows.......did get the info off a microsoft forum.

Glad it worked :D
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Have you tried this :D
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scotty wrote:Have you tried this :D
Many a time :lol: :lol:
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sistersvisions wrote:
scotty wrote:Have you tried this :D
Many a time :lol: :lol:
Maybe that's the problem... Scotty shows the Service Pack 1, maybe upgrade to Service Pack 2 first ?? ;D


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