"dr del" wrote in message
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Hi,

I seem to be having problems with other people knowing I am offline while
I sit here looking at a screen which tells me everything is fine?

The only way to be certain everything is still working as it should is to
try and change status.

Once it has failed to do that it will eventually admit I am offline.

Is there any solution that doesn't involve using windows live or anything
else with bells, whistles and security holes up the jacksie?


dr del


Hi,

In case this helps anyone else in the future the problem turned out to be
caused by avasts instant messenger protection provider - disabling it
allowed the messenger connection to remain alive.


dr del