Yahoo messenger connection problem

[samar69]

Hi,
I got this new system on my network with yahoo & AOL installed already.
i can use AOL but not Yahoo messenger can you guys tell me what would be the reason for this?

[deveritt]

Have you tried trillian?
I think this will be a better option for you since you can connect to AIM, Yahoo, MSN and ICQ at the same time.

[samar69]

Hey i tried Trillian but that also could not help me since i got all my AOL contacts copied to trillian but not from yahoo messenger. If i add friends from yahoo manually but still they appear offline to me while they are online.
I don't even get messages from yahoo friends & this is the problem with only yahoo messenger i think!
What you guys have to say on this?

[deveritt]

You can try proxy settings on your yahoo messenger.

Open Yahoo IM
Click "Messenger"
Connection Preferences
Select Firewall with no Proxies.

Let us know if this helps you.

[mickydee]

1) going back to square 1 - you have created a yahoo account ?
2) if so - you are able to sign in ok ?
3) why exactly can you "not use Yahoo Messenger"?
4) What version is installed ? to find version > Help > About Yahoo Messenger

The problem I faced and found a; Windows control panel / windows firewall / allow a program through the firewall. Check the appropriate boxes allowing access in/out to this app. Also you can check the yahoo messenger / connection ensuring you select the proper choice from the Internet connection drop down [broadband, proxy, T1]. I've toggled between 'broadband' to 'proxy' saving after each selection and this appeared to fix or reset my yahoo messenger connection problem.
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