why can't i log on to messenger?
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It hates you and it is its way of getting back.
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The username MUST be lowercase when you try to log in. Try that.  Also,  on the very bottom of http://messenger.yahoo.com/ click, Launch Web Messanger. If that works, that it sounds like a router issue, etc
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What is the error message you are facing?  Please be more specific about your issue.  Are you not able to connect?  Ensure that you don't have a firewall like ZoneAlarm that is blocking Yahoo Messenger.  You can also select to connect without any proxies or Firewaal.  Go to Messenger > Preferences > Connection > Select the No proxies option.  I hope that helps.
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How do you mean "log me on"? Well, you have to go to your programs and start Yahoo Messenger and then you need to type in your ID and Password.
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if your computer is on a network, check your Yahoo messenger preferences for connection. ask your admin for proxy and firewall settings
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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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i think the firewall on your computer is blocking your messenger..if you do have the firewall program on your computer try to shut down it first and then try to login again to MSN if it worked so it's true that the problem cause by the firewall...
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try uninstalling and then re-installing the messenger
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There could be many things causing this problem. Make sure your regional settings are right. If all the settings are right then uninstall your messenger and install it again. Spyware and adware could also be blocking you log ons. If spyware or adware is present, then format the computer and try re-installing the messenger. A slow internet connection may also be causing this problem. You might also want to try a new account and see if that works.
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I cannot log into my messenger, i've restarted, and i've changed usernames and retyped passwords, but nothing has seemed to help. I believe it's yahoo's problem... but you can sign on using the "firewall with no proxies" i just did.... what some one told me to do.... cant believe it worked....
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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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I have downloaded Messenger.  I have no icon to access my messenger.
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Try uninstalling Messenger completely through Add/Remove programs and then installing the latest version you downloaded.
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You might have a firewall install or your Firewall proxies might be blocking your messages. try the follwoing >> Open Messenger window >> Go to "Messenger" >> Preferences >> Connections >> Select "No Proxies"\nHoep ti works!
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reinstall messenger first if the problem persist ,, its probably spyware or adware problem it needs more details\ngo to www.cybertechhelp.com they will help u resolve this problem or contact me on b_khz@yahoo.com
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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...
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it is a problem of ur isp, call your service provider and tell them the problem, ur computer and messenger software are perfectly OK