Forum Coordinators: RedPhantom
Poser - OFFICIAL F.A.Q (Last Updated: 2024 Dec 04 2:40 pm)
The automatic detect settings box isn't checked. Can you check that? You either need to check that or set it manually per MSN tech support. As for the proxy server, leave it off for now and try the check box I mentioned. If that's not it, try the proxy server and see. You can always undo the proxy. Some firewalls use the x.x.x.127 proxy.
My gosh! I just got that same stupid message, but asked for help over in the CompuServe Fun Online Forum where my techy friends hang out. I was in tears because I'd jumped through multiple hoops despite the migraine and ended up at a page asking for numbers which I didn't have (click that proxy server box if you are brave). The odd thing? I'm not behind the hardware firewall right now (the machine-to-be-protected isn't plugged in) and I don't even have a LAN much less a proxy server. Personally I couldn't figure out why MS wanted even MORE direct access to this computer unless it was for a nefarious reason. Anyway, don't try to sign in. By opening my standard Earthlink browser, Messenger came on just fine without my having to do anything. One of the things I hate most about MicroSoft products is their programmers' attitude that if something goes wrong, it must be our fault. :pfffft: So they write obtuse error messages about illegal operations or incorrect settings to nonexistent fields in order to make us feel like worms for daring to send an email or move a file. Carolly
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