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  #61  
Old July 29th 04, 06:28 PM
Joel Estes
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Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

You need to bring up NetMeeting and click Tools/Options and Check the first
item associated with the Directory Server and UNCHECK the second item, then
try again.

Joel

"S_H" wrote in message
...
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
...
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.






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  #62  
Old July 29th 04, 06:33 PM
S_H
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

Yeah, this seems to have solved the Directory problem!

Now all it needs to do is show me the Audio and Video and It will be complete!

But I should be able to work these out somehow by using the help topics.

Thanks a lot for your help!

"Joel Estes" wrote:

You need to bring up NetMeeting and click Tools/Options and Check the first
item associated with the Directory Server and UNCHECK the second item, then
try again.

Joel

"S_H" wrote in message
...
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
...
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.






  #63  
Old July 29th 04, 08:59 PM
Joel Estes
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

OK, first bring up NetMeeting and click the Tools/Options and on the first
page UNCHECK THE item associated with a DIRECTORY SERVER. That will cure
the one problem about the Directory Server, also make sure that the one
associated with DO NOT LIST MY NAME IS CHECKED.. Second, how are you
connecting to the Internet? Dial up, Cable, DSL? Third do you have a
Router? Some DSL providers use a NAT modem and that causes a lot of
problems. OK, now how are you determining you IP address? Use the
Help/About, that is the correct one to use in the calling.

Joel

"S_H" wrote in message
...
Yeah, well Ive placed a call to my collegue using the Place call button

using there IP adress. It says that Im in a call, but now I have no audio or
visuals.

When they try to do the same for me (use my IP address and placing a call

that way), it still comes up with the "your not logged into the Directory"
message

For some reason, it keeps thinking there is a Directory server? hahaha.

Ahh well, Ie read through that site, but it doesnt really help for XP

solutions.

Thanks a lot anyway for your help, and I suppose it just isnt going to

work!!

"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
...
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.






  #64  
Old July 29th 04, 08:59 PM
S_H
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

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
...
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.




  #65  
Old July 29th 04, 09:00 PM
Joel Estes
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

You need to bring up NetMeeting and click Tools/Options and Check the first
item associated with the Directory Server and UNCHECK the second item, then
try again.

Joel

"S_H" wrote in message
...
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
...
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.






  #66  
Old July 29th 04, 09:06 PM
S_H
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

Yeah, this seems to have solved the Directory problem!

Now all it needs to do is show me the Audio and Video and It will be complete!

But I should be able to work these out somehow by using the help topics.

Thanks a lot for your help!

"Joel Estes" wrote:

You need to bring up NetMeeting and click Tools/Options and Check the first
item associated with the Directory Server and UNCHECK the second item, then
try again.

Joel

"S_H" wrote in message
...
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
...
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.






  #67  
Old July 30th 04, 09:51 AM
Joel Estes
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

You need to bring up NetMeeting and click Tools/Options and Check the first
item associated with the Directory Server and UNCHECK the second item, then
try again.

Joel

"S_H" wrote in message
...
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
...
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.






  #68  
Old July 30th 04, 09:51 AM
Joel Estes
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

You need to bring up NetMeeting and click Tools/Options and Check the first
item associated with the Directory Server and UNCHECK the second item, then
try again.

Joel

"S_H" wrote in message
...
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
...
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.






  #69  
Old July 30th 04, 09:51 AM
S_H
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

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
...
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.




  #70  
Old July 30th 04, 09:51 AM
S_H
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

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
...
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.




  #71  
Old July 30th 04, 05:27 PM
Joel Estes
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

You need to bring up NetMeeting and click Tools/Options and Check the first
item associated with the Directory Server and UNCHECK the second item, then
try again.

Joel

"S_H" wrote in message
...
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
...
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.






  #72  
Old July 30th 04, 05:28 PM
S_H
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How do I use NetMeeting?

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
...
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.




 




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