Yeah, Ive read through that site; but it doesnt really answer my problems for Windows XP and Netmeeting.

I have tried the Place Call/enter IP address but it still thinks the Microsoft Internet Directory is running, because it still displays the message I previously typed out!

This also applies to when my collegue places a call using the IP address.

Nevermind, I just dont think its going to work at all! (Although I still dont understand why it worked once and never again?!)

Thanks a lot for your help though, much appreciated.



"Joel Estes" wrote:

The Microsoft Directory Server has not worked since 1999. So, the one way
to connect that will work, is to call someone by their IP address. They can
find that by the Help/About in NetMeeting. Then use the Call button and
enter the IP address and then Call. However, if they are behind a firewall
or such they will not be reachable. Once again, read www.meetingbywire.com

Joel


"S_H" wrote in message
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I'm on Windows XP Home edition.

I use MSN Messenger regularly, however for Video conferences my collegue
has to use Netmeeting because the camera isnt compatible with MSN
(appararently).

My original post on this which I have asked for help is as follows:

"I have got Netmeeting installed on my system, and it had worked fine.

However, I tried to use it again for the second time and I have had no
such luck being able to use it again.

My collegue places the call using MSN, and I am connected (and my
collegues Netmeeting is working fine.)

However, after aprox 1 minute, the message:

"The Directory server cannot be found.
You may not be connected to the network, or you may have mistyped the
server name.

To change your server, click on Tools, Options and select the general
tab".

pops up and I cannot use it.

I have looked on all possible websites for information about this, but
none seem to help or offer any soltuions I can follow - nor does the General
Tab in the Tools menu.

I am apparently logged onto the Microsoft Internet directory when I look
into the Tools menu.

(p.s; like I have said before, I have looked and browsed the Microsoft
support pages - including this forum, and the offical Microsoft site)"

I have looked at the Website you offered which has said about Netmeeting
and XP, and I have read through it all (disabling Firewalls etc), but all
these actions I have already taken.

I am however, slightly confused as to why Netmeeting worked the time I
installed it (well, accessed it for the first time) and to why it will not
work now.

I apologise I cant really offer anymore information on my system but ive
provided as much information as I know!

Thanks a lot by the way.
"Joel Estes" wrote:

Suggest you read www.meetingbywire.com. It is a little long, but all
you
need to know is there.
Also, if you can give some details of your system and how you are
attempting
the call, perhaps someone could help.