If you are on DSL, maybe your router/modem settings are for 'on demand' and
may disconnect after a period of inactivity.

Marc

"Grahame" wrote in message
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Hi,
I am currently using Windows Messenger 4.7 on Win XP SP1a

When I leave Messenger running, after a short while, I
have noticed if I change my online status, I get a
message saying that mu status could not be changed as I
had been disconnected from the .NET service.. This
happens without fail evertime I leave it alone for even 5
minutes..

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.