Re: No audio support for users in the messenger

From: Jonathan Kay [MVP] (msnewsreplies_at_jonathankay.com)
Date: 05/27/04

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    Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 16:42:22 -0400

    Greetings Jai,

    You're seeing this because you have the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) engaged in Windows
    XP. Messenger will automatically open the necessary ports for audio conversations in the ICF
    but only allows users that are set as Administrators to do so. As such, with the firewall
    engaged, only administrators are able to do voice conversations.

    To turn off the firewall, firstly make sure that you're up-to-date with your WindowsUpdates
    (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com), then click Start, then All Programs, then Accessories,
    then Communications, and then Network Connections. Right click your network/internet
    connection, then click Properties. Click the Advanced Tab, and verify that the Internet
    Connection Firewall is unchecked.
    ____________________________________________
    Jonathan Kay
    Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
    Associate Expert
    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
    Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

    "Jai" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:130e201c443a4$cb3740f0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
    > Hello,
    > I am having problem establishing an audio conversation
    > using MSN Messenger. If I user the administrator account,
    > I can have the audio conversation but not for the user
    > group. Is there any other way than running the messenger
    > as an admin to get the audio working?
    > Thank you,
    > Jai

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