I am trying to setup yahoo messenger and it won't sign on.  I'm using firewall no proxies on a DSL line.
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Simply add the Yahoo! Messenger to the exception list on your Firewall to enable it to get Internet Access to Authenticate and Sign On...
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check ur firewall settings and allow aim and yim to access in and out if that doesnt work try uninstalling and shutting down and reinstalling if that doesnt work get a new sn that ull use as a tester. get on for both services and then try signing in with the new sn if that still doesnt work i dont know wut to tell u besides u trillian which i do http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/
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you may want to try this, I had a problem and this is what Microsoft sent me\n\nThank you for contacting Windows Live Messenger Technical Support. My name is Mark, and I will be glad to assist you with your concern.\n\nBased on the information I received, I understand that you are unable to sign in to Windows Live Messenger because the sign in process just continues indefinitely. You also mentioned that the little men keeps on moving around just like the usual but it never signed you in. \n\nWe are aware that this is an emerging issue and we are working diligently to resolve it. Your satisfaction in resolving this issue is our top concern. We understand the importance of this issue, and we apologize for any convenience that this may have caused you. Rest assured I will do my best to help you with your concern.\n\nTo resolve this issue, you need to configure your RegEdit and generate connectivity logs for Windows Live Messenger. Below are the following steps to configure your RegEdit and it is very important to follo! w the steps in order and accordingly.\n\nNOTE: When working in the Registry Editor (REGEDIT), please perform only the steps as described below. Doing otherwise can result in serious damage to the Operating System. Microsoft and MSN can not be held responsible for this. \n\nThe steps below contain information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, visit the following Web site to learn more about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry:\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;256986.\n\nWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. \n\n1. Click on Start and Run and type in REGEDIT and hit Enter \n2. In the registry editor, click on “HKEY_CURRENT_USER”, followed by “Software”, followed by “Microso! ft”, followed by “MSNMessenger”, and followed by “Policies”. \n3. Select the “Policies” key and delete the folder. \n4. Restart your machine. \n5. Sign into Windows Live Messenger again. \n\nHope this helps, but to be on the safe side back upi tyour registry first
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I'm assuming you are talking about MSN Messenger here... you weren't very specific.  Messenger may be restricted or blocked on the PC you are for some reason.  If you are trying to connect through a firewall or proxy, it may be blocked and you need the firewall or proxy settings.  If it is not your computer, then the system administrator may have blocked access to your messenger.  You could probably try singing in using the web version of messenger (by going to the messenger web site).  Are you having the same problem with other messenger services (eg. AOL, Yahoo, Trillion, ICQ)?  Messenger services such as Trillion allow you to access other messenger services through one portal.  Otherwise you could try downloading and re-installing the messenger and see if that works.
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Lucky all you friends and most of your setting are saved on yahoos website.. So, Uninstall the yahoo you have now in control panel, add/remove programs.. Then goto\n\nhttp://messenger.yahoo.com\n\nand click get it now.\n\nIt should install fine then.. Good luck
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Do you have a firewall running? There is a good possibility your yahoo messenger program is being blocked, but your browser is not.
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Are you able to get the sign in window to open, then type in your ID and password but when you click "Sign In" nothing happens?\nIf that's the case, do you have a firewall or are you using Windows XP with it's own firewall? If so, open Messenger, close the sign in screen and click "Messenger" at top left of the main Messenger window. Click "Connection Preferences" then choose "Firewall with no proxies". Also make sure your type of connection and your location are correct, click "Apply" then "OK". You should be able to sign in after that.
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Check Yahoo Messenger 'Connection Preferences' . POroxy setting if you using proxy
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There may two problems...\n1. Check the settings of the Norton Anti-spyware provided by yahoo... if it has any setting that says "firewall enabled", then disable it.\n\n2. Go the the Control Panel, and then to Windows Firewall( switch to the Classic View if using XP ). Then disable the firewall while using the chat program.\n\n(3.) You may try using Yahoo messenger for chatting ... maybe the Firewall will allow it( after all the firewall was enable by yahoo!! ;-) )\n\nYours\nThe Bazeegar
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This also had happend to me when installing the newest Yahoo Messenger. after a while it started working. but until then you can use other messenger programs to connect to the yahoo service and IM other friends.\n\n1.Trillian\n2.Miranda IM - http://miranda-im.com/\n\nOr try  using a Older Versions\nYahoo Messenger 7.5.0.647 - http://tinyurl.com/zo7n9
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Yes, there may be a problem with a firewall setting. \n\nMake sure the firewall recognizes the Yahoo and that it is on the OK list.\n\nOpen Windows Security Center, click on Manage security settings for Windows Firewall. \n\nMake sure the "Don't allow Exceptions" box is not checked!\n\nNext, click "Exceptions" tab at the top and make sure Yahoo FT Server and Yahoo Messenger is on the list.\n\nIf this does not work, install Yahoo Messenger and reinstall it.\n\nHope this helps....
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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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have one or two computers set up with this version.\n\nhttp://es.messenger.yahoo.com/
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On yahoo msgr, just go to the messenger menu and then preferences and then connections and select with proxy option.... and lets c it works or not....
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Check ur internet connection. Open Y!M=>preference=>connection=>no proxie. IT should work. if not choose proxie with firewall(with this option u will able to log in but wont able 2 use webcam or voice chat. Hope it help.
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Try uninstalling, then use Registry Mechanic or anything of the sort to delete all Yahoo! Registry files, and then delete the Yahoo! Messenger (if it still exists)...\n\nThis is to guarantee that there is no settings saved by Yahoo! Available on the PC...\n\nThen try installing it again...\n\nIf it works but doesn't log-in, then check if Yahoo! is permitted to access the internet or not...check that in your Firewall Application...
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Make sure that you have Yahoo! unblocked from your current Firewall, Antispyware, NAT software...\n\nTry what I said first, if still doesn't connect, then try visiting the link bellow and follow click on the appropriate link depending on your version and problem:\nhttp://help.yahoo.com/help/us/messenger/\n\nGood Luck