Stupid MSN

[X_box_X]

I'm having a problem with MSN and I don't know how to fix it.

I can open MSN up, type in my addy and password, but then it comes up saying that I'm either not connected to the Internet or my password or address are incorrect. I am connected to the Internet, and both my password and address have been entered correctly. Others in my family have the same problem and can't access their MSN.

I have tried removing MSN from my computer, then reinstalling it, but the same problem still arises.

Has anyone else had this problem in the past and, if so, how did you fix it?

 

[HyperJK]

have got a firewall program on ur pc? if u do u might have to allow access it for msn to work on the net.

 

[googem]

I used to have this. I think you may have some spyware, adware etc.

Try this and see if it helps msn work.

go to run and type in
regsvr32 softpub.dll

see if that helps.

If not, (if you don't already have it) download AdAware and do a few scans and clean your PC up a bit.

Let me know here how you go.

 

[SaveFeriss]

Mines a pretty simple suggestion, and one I do everynow and then and did just a couple of minutes ago.

If your password happens to contain numbers, and ur using the number pad, make sure your Num Lock is on

 

[X_box_X]

I used to have this. I think you may have some spyware, adware etc.

Try this and see if it helps msn work.

go to run and type in
regsvr32 softpub.dll

see if that helps.

If not, (if you don't already have it) download AdAware and do a few scans and clean your PC up a bit.

Let me know here how you go.

Fantastic! You're a champion, mate. The "regsvr32 softpub.dll" did the trick.

 

[X_box_X]

Mines a pretty simple suggestion, and one I do everynow and then and did just a couple of minutes ago.

If your password happens to contain numbers, and ur using the number pad, make sure your Num Lock is on

haha yeah I have 14 numbers in my password, so I always check for that

 

[googem]

no problemo

 

[choc_a_holic]

Geez, googem how did you work out that? How would you know to go to run etc etc ??

 

[silky-smooth]

haha yeah I have 14 numbers in my password, so I always check for that

14!!!! damn you want security!!! i am rarely on MSN, so have never had that problem.

 

[googem]

Geez, googem how did you work out that? How would you know to go to run etc etc ??

I are clevers. I'm quite helpful.

 

[lioness]

I've had that problem before, in my case it was caused by my firewall, sometimes it would block MSN which was a bit annoying!!

 

[silky-smooth]

I've had that problem before, in my case it was caused by my firewall, sometimes it would block MSN which was a bit annoying!!

yeah... i had the same damn problem

 

[googem]

Do what I suggested earlier in the thread, firewalls wont stop you then.

 

[Zeke]

Get a Mac and be free from spyware and adware forever.

 

[Roonaldo!]

Get a Mac and be free from spyware and adware forever.

But they smell

And you can't play games on them

 

[nonchalance]

Use Firefox and Trillian, and be free from spyware and adware forever.