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    MSN Live Messenger

    Any geeks not at Southport ????

    My MSN forced me to install Live Messenger - either that or nothing ........

    However, the connection failed towards the end (might be relevant) and now I can't sign on - its says :

    Error code 80048820
    Extended error code 80048416
    and when I try and 'troubleshoot' it says :

    Your gateway appears to be offline
    sorry - I think I know what a gateway is, but how to make it 'online' is beyond me


    Please someone help me

    thanks


    PS: on the positive note, if I can get this thing going, at least I will be able to load my webcam


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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    I would try to down load it again and re-install.
    http://get.live.com/messenger/overview

    Failing that pluf your error messages into google and you'll find some stuff to try.

    Good luck with that web cam, it will work one of these days!

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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    you're better off without it - to chat with your MSN logon use meebo.com and if you want to video call, use skype...s0rt3d

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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    Thanks guys - bit nervous about re-installing - will it mess up anything else and will it over-write what I already have

    and will this gateway problem still be there

    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe View Post
    you're better off without it - to chat with your MSN logon use meebo.com and if you want to video call, use skype...s0rt3d
    Yeah right as if I know what you are talking about

    All my mates & family are on MSN - will this meebo thingy be able to talk to them ? and if how to I install/run it ??

    My Jack (birthday boy - reason why I am not in Southport) uses a webcam so I can see & hear my grandsons, will I be able to do that with skype ???

    Thank you for taking time out to help me - I am really upset, I can't even see Jack on his birthday (it is today - the party is tomorrow)


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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    Quote Originally Posted by Minnie M View Post
    Thanks guys - bit nervous about re-installing - will it mess up anything else and will it over-write what I already have
    and will this gateway problem still be there
    Re-installing MSN should not effect anything else. I would do it without thinking.

    Is the date set correctly on your PC. according to some web forums that can be a problem...don't ask me why?

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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    Quote Originally Posted by DundeeDancer View Post
    Re-installing MSN should not effect anything else. I would do it without thinking.

    Is the date set correctly on your PC. according to some web forums that can be a problem...don't ask me why?
    Date & time correct - removed installed version then re-installed ........... but still have same error message

    (had a pretty but strange lady talking to me on the screen)

    Should I re-boot ??


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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    Thats a pain! Same error message?

    The messenger service can be flake at times, your setup might be OK but there servers might be down. Might not be fixed for a few hours.

    Can you test on another PC? Otherwise it's problem solving on google or installing another messaging software like D Scrathe said Skype or the like.

    If I was you I'd probably fall back to old technology today and give them a phone.

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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    Your fire walls turned off? and have u added it 2 your pcs allow list?

    P.s my msn is learn_to_fly_take_the_leap@hotmail.com

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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    Quote Originally Posted by Vegetable View Post
    Your fire walls turned off? and have u added it 2 your pcs allow list?

    P.s my msn is learn_to_fly_take_the_leap@hotmail.com
    What a clever Vegetable you are

    Thank you


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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    Quote Originally Posted by Minnie M View Post
    All my mates & family are on MSN - will this meebo thingy be able to talk to them ? and if how to I install/run it ??
    The point is you dont install anything - its a web site that takes the place of MSN and other chat clients. meebo.com

    Although meebo doesnt do video - skype is far better anyway - proper video calls to as many people at once as you like

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    Re: MSN Live Messenger

    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe View Post
    The point is you dont install anything - its a web site that takes the place of MSN and other chat clients. meebo.com

    Although meebo doesnt do video - skype is far better anyway - proper video calls to as many people at once as you like
    thanks for your help - not sure if I will mess thing up now if I use meebo, but might try out Skype


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    Leroy (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982)

    Mickey Mouse's girlfriend, Minnie, made her film debut, along with Mickey, in "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928.
    That date is recognized as her official birthday.

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