Messenger (4.7/5.0) behind WinXP Firewall

I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

I believe Video/Voice chat uses ports 5004/65535 UDP (someone correct me if
I'm wrong). Try adding a service to unblock those two ports on the Windows
XP Firewall.

Start - Control Pannel - Network Connections - [Your connection] -
Properties - Advanced - Settings - Add

I don't know if this will work, because I am not sure of the port numbers
but it's worth a try.

--
Hope this helps,
Edward Rozee

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"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Edward,

Yes I know about this technote, it's used for earlier Messenger.

I'm using the latest version Windows Messenger 4.7 and/or MSN Messenger 5.0.
How far I know (someone correct me if I'm wrong) It is not 2 ports
(5004/65535 ) concerned, you may read range of ports (5004 to 65535 ) and
there is no option to open a range of ports, MS recommand to open UDP 5060
port. Those latest version of Messenger address DYNAMICALLY the Video/voice
port (1 of 5004 to 65535 ).

Thanks


"Edward Rozee" a écrit dans le message de
...
I believe Video/Voice chat uses ports 5004/65535 UDP (someone correct me
if
I'm wrong). Try adding a service to unblock those two ports on the Windows
XP Firewall.

Start - Control Pannel - Network Connections - [Your connection] -
Properties - Advanced - Settings - Add

I don't know if this will work, because I am not sure of the port numbers
but it's worth a try.

--
Hope this helps,
Edward Rozee

** Remove the "_NOSPAM" tag in to contact me by email.
"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Ah I see. Thanks for clearing that up for me

--
Cheers,
Edward Rozee

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"Emile NIDAM" wrote in message
...
Edward,

Yes I know about this technote, it's used for earlier Messenger.

I'm using the latest version Windows Messenger 4.7 and/or MSN Messenger
5.0.
How far I know (someone correct me if I'm wrong) It is not 2 ports
(5004/65535 ) concerned, you may read range of ports (5004 to 65535 ) and
there is no option to open a range of ports, MS recommand to open UDP 5060
port. Those latest version of Messenger address DYNAMICALLY the
Video/voice
port (1 of 5004 to 65535 ).

Thanks


"Edward Rozee" a écrit dans le message de
...
I believe Video/Voice chat uses ports 5004/65535 UDP (someone correct me
if
I'm wrong). Try adding a service to unblock those two ports on the
Windows
XP Firewall.

Start - Control Pannel - Network Connections - [Your connection] -
Properties - Advanced - Settings - Add

I don't know if this will work, because I am not sure of the port
numbers
but it's worth a try.

--
Hope this helps,
Edward Rozee

** Remove the "_NOSPAM" tag in to contact me by email.
"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Greetings,

Windows/MSN Messenger and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) support Universal Plug and
Play (UPnP), which allows Messenger to open and forward the ports necessary in the ICF for
voice/video conversations. However, it doesn't appear to be working.

Firstly, check to make sure that ports are actually being opened. To do so, click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Communications, Network Connections. Right click your connection,
then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and then click the Settings button. Check to
see if there are 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr' entries. If so, click each 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr'
entry and then choose 'Delete' to each one. Then close Messenger (right-click the Messenger
icon, choose Exit), then restart Messenger and try a voice/video conversation again. If it
still doesn't work, go back into the Settings again (see above), and see if 'msmsgs' or
'msnmsgr' entries reappeared. If they do, then that part is working properly. If they
didn't, then there's a different issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message ...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Thanks for yr Help Jonathan,
In fact, I found many msmsgs which I delete, No 1 msnmsgr.
I close and reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled No success and No
msmsgs entries either.
I test with firewall disabled Video/voice OK.

I stop and restart PC, reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled, No
success.
I close MSN an opened Windows Messenger 4.7 No success but they are 2 msmsgs
entries (TCP/UDP) checked.
When I closed Windows Messenger No more msmsgs entries (TCP/UDP) checked
(they are deleted automatically).

Thanks for other/different issue
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le message
de ...
Greetings,

Windows/MSN Messenger and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) support
Universal Plug and
Play (UPnP), which allows Messenger to open and forward the ports
necessary in the ICF for
voice/video conversations. However, it doesn't appear to be working.

Firstly, check to make sure that ports are actually being opened. To do
so, click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Communications, Network Connections. Right click
your connection,
then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and then click the Settings
button. Check to
see if there are 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr' entries. If so, click each
'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr'
entry and then choose 'Delete' to each one. Then close Messenger
(right-click the Messenger
icon, choose Exit), then restart Messenger and try a voice/video
conversation again. If it
still doesn't work, go back into the Settings again (see above), and see
if 'msmsgs' or
'msnmsgr' entries reappeared. If they do, then that part is working
properly. If they
didn't, then there's a different issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Hi Emile,

Well it does appear to be opening/closing the ports properly then. Note: MSN Messenger
doesn't make the two ports when it opens and Windows Messenger does -- exactly what is
occurring.

So, the firewall is working properly, I assume you're using the same contact to connect to
when you turn the firewall off? Have you tried having your friend initiate the conversation
instead of you, or vice versa (although realistically, both ways should work)?
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message ...
Thanks for yr Help Jonathan,
In fact, I found many msmsgs which I delete, No 1 msnmsgr.
I close and reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled No success and No
msmsgs entries either.
I test with firewall disabled Video/voice OK.

I stop and restart PC, reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled, No
success.
I close MSN an opened Windows Messenger 4.7 No success but they are 2 msmsgs
entries (TCP/UDP) checked.
When I closed Windows Messenger No more msmsgs entries (TCP/UDP) checked
(they are deleted automatically).

Thanks for other/different issue
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le message
de ...
Greetings,

Windows/MSN Messenger and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) support
Universal Plug and
Play (UPnP), which allows Messenger to open and forward the ports
necessary in the ICF for
voice/video conversations. However, it doesn't appear to be working.

Firstly, check to make sure that ports are actually being opened. To do
so, click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Communications, Network Connections. Right click
your connection,
then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and then click the Settings
button. Check to
see if there are 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr' entries. If so, click each
'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr'
entry and then choose 'Delete' to each one. Then close Messenger
(right-click the Messenger
icon, choose Exit), then restart Messenger and try a voice/video
conversation again. If it
still doesn't work, go back into the Settings again (see above), and see
if 'msmsgs' or
'msnmsgr' entries reappeared. If they do, then that part is working
properly. If they
didn't, then there's a different issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Hi Jonathan
I uninstalled and re-re-reinstalled MSN, this time I found 2 msnmsgr
(TCP/UDP) cheked and does not disappear even i disable the firewall.
What do you mean about "using the same contact to connect when you turn the
firewall off" What contact??
We try initiating the conversation in both ways, NO CHANCE to get
video/voice.

I'M BREAKING DOOOOOWN!!!
What goes wrong???
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le message
de ...
Hi Emile,

Well it does appear to be opening/closing the ports properly then. Note:
MSN Messenger
doesn't make the two ports when it opens and Windows Messenger does --
exactly what is
occurring.

So, the firewall is working properly, I assume you're using the same
contact to connect to
when you turn the firewall off? Have you tried having your friend
initiate the conversation
instead of you, or vice versa (although realistically, both ways should
work)?
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
Thanks for yr Help Jonathan,
In fact, I found many msmsgs which I delete, No 1 msnmsgr.
I close and reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled No success and No
msmsgs entries either.
I test with firewall disabled Video/voice OK.

I stop and restart PC, reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled, No
success.
I close MSN an opened Windows Messenger 4.7 No success but they are 2
msmsgs
entries (TCP/UDP) checked.
When I closed Windows Messenger No more msmsgs entries (TCP/UDP) checked
(they are deleted automatically).

Thanks for other/different issue
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le
message
de ...
Greetings,

Windows/MSN Messenger and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
support
Universal Plug and
Play (UPnP), which allows Messenger to open and forward the ports
necessary in the ICF for
voice/video conversations. However, it doesn't appear to be working.

Firstly, check to make sure that ports are actually being opened. To
do
so, click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Communications, Network Connections. Right
click
your connection,
then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and then click the
Settings
button. Check to
see if there are 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr' entries. If so, click each
'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr'
entry and then choose 'Delete' to each one. Then close Messenger
(right-click the Messenger
icon, choose Exit), then restart Messenger and try a voice/video
conversation again. If it
still doesn't work, go back into the Settings again (see above), and
see
if 'msmsgs' or
'msnmsgr' entries reappeared. If they do, then that part is working
properly. If they
didn't, then there's a different issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Hi Jonathan
Someone told me to check the first firwall option desk remote. What the
consequence of that? That really couls solving my problem???
Waiting for further issue
Thanks
Emile

"coucou" a écrit dans le message de
...
Hi Jonathan
I uninstalled and re-re-reinstalled MSN, this time I found 2 msnmsgr
(TCP/UDP) cheked and does not disappear even i disable the firewall.
What do you mean about "using the same contact to connect when you turn
the
firewall off" What contact??
We try initiating the conversation in both ways, NO CHANCE to get
video/voice.

I'M BREAKING DOOOOOWN!!!
What goes wrong???
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le
message
de ...
Hi Emile,

Well it does appear to be opening/closing the ports properly then.
Note:
MSN Messenger
doesn't make the two ports when it opens and Windows Messenger does --
exactly what is
occurring.

So, the firewall is working properly, I assume you're using the same
contact to connect to
when you turn the firewall off? Have you tried having your friend
initiate the conversation
instead of you, or vice versa (although realistically, both ways should
work)?
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
Thanks for yr Help Jonathan,
In fact, I found many msmsgs which I delete, No 1 msnmsgr.
I close and reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled No success and
No
msmsgs entries either.
I test with firewall disabled Video/voice OK.

I stop and restart PC, reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled, No
success.
I close MSN an opened Windows Messenger 4.7 No success but they are 2
msmsgs
entries (TCP/UDP) checked.
When I closed Windows Messenger No more msmsgs entries (TCP/UDP)
checked
(they are deleted automatically).

Thanks for other/different issue
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le
message
de ...
Greetings,

Windows/MSN Messenger and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
support
Universal Plug and
Play (UPnP), which allows Messenger to open and forward the ports
necessary in the ICF for
voice/video conversations. However, it doesn't appear to be
working.

Firstly, check to make sure that ports are actually being opened.
To
do
so, click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Communications, Network Connections. Right
click
your connection,
then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and then click the
Settings
button. Check to
see if there are 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr' entries. If so, click each
'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr'
entry and then choose 'Delete' to each one. Then close Messenger
(right-click the Messenger
icon, choose Exit), then restart Messenger and try a voice/video
conversation again. If it
still doesn't work, go back into the Settings again (see above), and
see
if 'msmsgs' or
'msnmsgr' entries reappeared. If they do, then that part is working
properly. If they
didn't, then there's a different issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Hi Emile,

Remote Desktop you mean? This really won't have any effect on Messenger (although at this
point, no harm in trying).

What I mean is, you are contacting (by contact I mean Messenger contacts/users), the same
person for a voice conversation each time, so that we know there isn't a problem on their end
(if you were to contact different people).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message ...
Hi Jonathan
Someone told me to check the first firwall option desk remote. What the
consequence of that? That really couls solving my problem???
Waiting for further issue
Thanks
Emile

"coucou" a écrit dans le message de
...
Hi Jonathan
I uninstalled and re-re-reinstalled MSN, this time I found 2 msnmsgr
(TCP/UDP) cheked and does not disappear even i disable the firewall.
What do you mean about "using the same contact to connect when you turn
the
firewall off" What contact??
We try initiating the conversation in both ways, NO CHANCE to get
video/voice.

I'M BREAKING DOOOOOWN!!!
What goes wrong???
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le
message
de ...
Hi Emile,

Well it does appear to be opening/closing the ports properly then.
Note:
MSN Messenger
doesn't make the two ports when it opens and Windows Messenger does --
exactly what is
occurring.

So, the firewall is working properly, I assume you're using the same
contact to connect to
when you turn the firewall off? Have you tried having your friend
initiate the conversation
instead of you, or vice versa (although realistically, both ways should
work)?
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
Thanks for yr Help Jonathan,
In fact, I found many msmsgs which I delete, No 1 msnmsgr.
I close and reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled No success and
No
msmsgs entries either.
I test with firewall disabled Video/voice OK.

I stop and restart PC, reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled, No
success.
I close MSN an opened Windows Messenger 4.7 No success but they are 2
msmsgs
entries (TCP/UDP) checked.
When I closed Windows Messenger No more msmsgs entries (TCP/UDP)
checked
(they are deleted automatically).

Thanks for other/different issue
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le
message
de ...
Greetings,

Windows/MSN Messenger and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
support
Universal Plug and
Play (UPnP), which allows Messenger to open and forward the ports
necessary in the ICF for
voice/video conversations. However, it doesn't appear to be
working.

Firstly, check to make sure that ports are actually being opened.
To
do
so, click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Communications, Network Connections. Right
click
your connection,
then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and then click the
Settings
button. Check to
see if there are 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr' entries. If so, click each
'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr'
entry and then choose 'Delete' to each one. Then close Messenger
(right-click the Messenger
icon, choose Exit), then restart Messenger and try a voice/video
conversation again. If it
still doesn't work, go back into the Settings again (see above), and
see
if 'msmsgs' or
'msnmsgr' entries reappeared. If they do, then that part is working
properly. If they
didn't, then there's a different issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Thanks Jonathan,
This what I did a same contact in both way with firewall enabled and
disabled.
What about person on another newsgroup advised me installing the Beta MSN6.
He told me having a same problem as I, and everythink solved by this beta 6
rev.
Do I trust this this MSN beta 6 rev??? Because I heard its blocking contacts
with earlier revision and other problems.

Again, Do NOT hesitate advising me solving that problem.
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le message
de ...
Hi Emile,

Remote Desktop you mean? This really won't have any effect on Messenger
(although at this
point, no harm in trying).

What I mean is, you are contacting (by contact I mean Messenger
contacts/users), the same
person for a voice conversation each time, so that we know there isn't a
problem on their end
(if you were to contact different people).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
Hi Jonathan
Someone told me to check the first firwall option desk remote. What the
consequence of that? That really couls solving my problem???
Waiting for further issue
Thanks
Emile

"coucou" a écrit dans le message de
...
Hi Jonathan
I uninstalled and re-re-reinstalled MSN, this time I found 2 msnmsgr
(TCP/UDP) cheked and does not disappear even i disable the firewall.
What do you mean about "using the same contact to connect when you
turn
the
firewall off" What contact??
We try initiating the conversation in both ways, NO CHANCE to get
video/voice.

I'M BREAKING DOOOOOWN!!!
What goes wrong???
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le
message
de ...
Hi Emile,

Well it does appear to be opening/closing the ports properly then.
Note:
MSN Messenger
doesn't make the two ports when it opens and Windows Messenger
does --
exactly what is
occurring.

So, the firewall is working properly, I assume you're using the same
contact to connect to
when you turn the firewall off? Have you tried having your friend
initiate the conversation
instead of you, or vice versa (although realistically, both ways
should
work)?
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
Thanks for yr Help Jonathan,
In fact, I found many msmsgs which I delete, No 1 msnmsgr.
I close and reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled No success
and
No
msmsgs entries either.
I test with firewall disabled Video/voice OK.

I stop and restart PC, reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled,
No
success.
I close MSN an opened Windows Messenger 4.7 No success but they
are 2
msmsgs
entries (TCP/UDP) checked.
When I closed Windows Messenger No more msmsgs entries (TCP/UDP)
checked
(they are deleted automatically).

Thanks for other/different issue
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans
le
message
de ...
Greetings,

Windows/MSN Messenger and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
support
Universal Plug and
Play (UPnP), which allows Messenger to open and forward the
ports
necessary in the ICF for
voice/video conversations. However, it doesn't appear to be
working.

Firstly, check to make sure that ports are actually being
opened.
To
do
so, click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Communications, Network Connections.
Right
click
your connection,
then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and then click
the
Settings
button. Check to
see if there are 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr' entries. If so, click
each
'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr'
entry and then choose 'Delete' to each one. Then close Messenger
(right-click the Messenger
icon, choose Exit), then restart Messenger and try a voice/video
conversation again. If it
still doesn't work, go back into the Settings again (see above),
and
see
if 'msmsgs' or
'msnmsgr' entries reappeared. If they do, then that part is
working
properly. If they
didn't, then there's a different issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards

Hi Emile,

Well, the MSN Messenger 6 beta is a leaked version and is unsupported, but others have
reported no problems (although there are some known bugs).

I'm honestly not sure what the problem is, nor can I really think of anything that would be
causing the problem.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message ...
Thanks Jonathan,
This what I did a same contact in both way with firewall enabled and
disabled.
What about person on another newsgroup advised me installing the Beta MSN6.
He told me having a same problem as I, and everythink solved by this beta 6
rev.
Do I trust this this MSN beta 6 rev??? Because I heard its blocking contacts
with earlier revision and other problems.

Again, Do NOT hesitate advising me solving that problem.
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le message
de ...
Hi Emile,

Remote Desktop you mean? This really won't have any effect on Messenger
(although at this
point, no harm in trying).

What I mean is, you are contacting (by contact I mean Messenger
contacts/users), the same
person for a voice conversation each time, so that we know there isn't a
problem on their end
(if you were to contact different people).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
Hi Jonathan
Someone told me to check the first firwall option desk remote. What the
consequence of that? That really couls solving my problem???
Waiting for further issue
Thanks
Emile

"coucou" a écrit dans le message de
...
Hi Jonathan
I uninstalled and re-re-reinstalled MSN, this time I found 2 msnmsgr
(TCP/UDP) cheked and does not disappear even i disable the firewall.
What do you mean about "using the same contact to connect when you
turn
the
firewall off" What contact??
We try initiating the conversation in both ways, NO CHANCE to get
video/voice.

I'M BREAKING DOOOOOWN!!!
What goes wrong???
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans le
message
de ...
Hi Emile,

Well it does appear to be opening/closing the ports properly then.
Note:
MSN Messenger
doesn't make the two ports when it opens and Windows Messenger
does --
exactly what is
occurring.

So, the firewall is working properly, I assume you're using the same
contact to connect to
when you turn the firewall off? Have you tried having your friend
initiate the conversation
instead of you, or vice versa (although realistically, both ways
should
work)?
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
Thanks for yr Help Jonathan,
In fact, I found many msmsgs which I delete, No 1 msnmsgr.
I close and reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled No success
and
No
msmsgs entries either.
I test with firewall disabled Video/voice OK.

I stop and restart PC, reopen MSN Messenger with firewall enabled,
No
success.
I close MSN an opened Windows Messenger 4.7 No success but they
are 2
msmsgs
entries (TCP/UDP) checked.
When I closed Windows Messenger No more msmsgs entries (TCP/UDP)
checked
(they are deleted automatically).

Thanks for other/different issue
Emile

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" a écrit dans
le
message
de ...
Greetings,

Windows/MSN Messenger and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
support
Universal Plug and
Play (UPnP), which allows Messenger to open and forward the
ports
necessary in the ICF for
voice/video conversations. However, it doesn't appear to be
working.

Firstly, check to make sure that ports are actually being
opened.
To
do
so, click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Communications, Network Connections.
Right
click
your connection,
then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and then click
the
Settings
button. Check to
see if there are 'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr' entries. If so, click
each
'msmsgs' or 'msnmsgr'
entry and then choose 'Delete' to each one. Then close Messenger
(right-click the Messenger
icon, choose Exit), then restart Messenger and try a voice/video
conversation again. If it
still doesn't work, go back into the Settings again (see above),
and
see
if 'msmsgs' or
'msnmsgr' entries reappeared. If they do, then that part is
working
properly. If they
didn't, then there's a different issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"coucou" wrote in message
...
I'm using a small local network (2 PCs desk and laptop
direct connected without router) with Files and Internet
sharing.
My desk PC is the main computer, it's direct connected to
Internet behind WinXP Firewall exclusively (NO other
firewall installed).

PROBLEM
After installing QuickCam from Logitech I start using it
with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is DISABLED everything WORKS FINE.
When the WinXP FIREWALL is ENAABLED, I can share files
and instant messages BUT NO VIDEO/AUDIO CONVERSATION
starting.
I UNinstalled and re-installed MSN Messenger 5.0 without
success to my Firewall problem.

What do I need configuring for WinXP Firewall enabled and
working with Windows Messenger 4.7 or MSN Messenger 5.0.

Best Regards