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Messenger / XP SP2 Issue
I recently uninstalled RC1 from my lap top and have not
been able to log on to Windows Messenger since. OS is XP Pro. rolled back to SP1 from SP2 RC1. Using Windows Messenger Version 4.7.2009. I've checked my Passport account and verified my login and password are correct but get the following message: "Signing in to .NET Messenger Service faild because the password is incorrect or the sign-in name does not exist. If you have forgotten your password, click Help in the main window, and then click Help Topics." -Ken |
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Messenger / XP SP2 Issue
Greetings Ken,
Here are some suggestions you might want to check/try: 1. The date on your computer needs to be set properly -- double click the clock verify that the time and date are set. 2. If your password information is not saved, verify that you are typing it in with the correct case (uppercase or lowercase). 3. Change your password @ http://memberservicesnet.passport.co...erservice.srf, then try signing in again. 4. If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it's possible that Messenger doesn't have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you upgraded. You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall if this is the case. 5. If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger -- try restarting it and see if that helps the situation. You also might try uninstalling an installed firewall, to verify that it isn't causing a problem (even if it is disabled). 6. Clear your IE cache and cookies -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then Internet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the Delete Cookies button. 7. Check your IE Security settings -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check for server certificate revocation" is unchecked. Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL 3.0' is checked, then click OK. 8. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following: regsvr32 softpub.dll then click OK Then try again. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com "Ken S" wrote in message ... I recently uninstalled RC1 from my lap top and have not been able to log on to Windows Messenger since. OS is XP Pro. rolled back to SP1 from SP2 RC1. Using Windows Messenger Version 4.7.2009. I've checked my Passport account and verified my login and password are correct but get the following message: "Signing in to .NET Messenger Service faild because the password is incorrect or the sign-in name does not exist. If you have forgotten your password, click Help in the main window, and then click Help Topics." -Ken |
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Messenger / XP SP2 Issue
Hi Jonathan,
I noticed this in a previous post and tried all of this and still can't seem to get it to work. Any other suggestions? -Ken -----Original Message----- Greetings Ken, Here are some suggestions you might want to check/try: 1. The date on your computer needs to be set properly -- double click the clock verify that the time and date are set. 2. If your password information is not saved, verify that you are typing it in with the correct case (uppercase or lowercase). 3. Change your password @ http://memberservicesnet.passport.co...erservice.srf, then try signing in again. 4. If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it's possible that Messenger doesn't have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you upgraded. You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall if this is the case. 5. If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger -- try restarting it and see if that helps the situation. You also might try uninstalling an installed firewall, to verify that it isn't causing a problem (even if it is disabled). 6. Clear your IE cache and cookies -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then Internet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the Delete Cookies button. 7. Check your IE Security settings -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check for server certificate revocation" is unchecked. Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL 3.0' is checked, then click OK. 8. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following: regsvr32 softpub.dll then click OK Then try again. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com "Ken S" wrote in message ... I recently uninstalled RC1 from my lap top and have not been able to log on to Windows Messenger since. OS is XP Pro. rolled back to SP1 from SP2 RC1. Using Windows Messenger Version 4.7.2009. I've checked my Passport account and verified my login and password are correct but get the following message: "Signing in to .NET Messenger Service faild because the password is incorrect or the sign-in name does not exist. If you have forgotten your password, click Help in the main window, and then click Help Topics." -Ken . |
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