Re: Unable to access microsoft sites when my PC is in LAN
From: Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE (franksaunders_at_mvps.org)
Date: 12/24/04
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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 06:06:08 -0600
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Do not send email http://www.fjsmjs.com Protect your PC http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx "cooper74" <cooper74@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A438BD41-8E19-4723-9A5C-5FEEB65E0286@microsoft.com > Jan, I really apreciate your help, I tried all your suggestions but > didn't fix the problem, actually this in not only with for MSN > messenger or NET passport but any microsoft sites, like > microsoft.com, windowsupdate, T1msn.com.mx, (only on LAN) > > big hug > Merry Christmas > > "Jan Il" wrote: > >> Hi cooper :-) >> >> Try the following and see if it helps: >> >> Disable Proxy Settings >> >> Tools>Internet Options> Connections tab> LAN Settings button >> >> Under Proxy server, make sure the box there is unchecked >> >> >> >> also... >> >> >> >> Can't connect to MSN Messenger >> >> This solution should work for most firewalls, provided the access is >> not restricted by domain name, and access to regedit is possible. >> >> Click on Start --> Run >> Type in "regedit" and then click OK (without the " ) >> >> Navigate through the registry editor to: >> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MSNMessenger >> >> Select the "Server" key, Right click, and select "Modify" >> >> Change the value data to: >> gateway.messenger.hotmail.com:80 >> >> This will connect MSN on port 80, the http port, is working >> perfectly for me behind a draconian ISP firewall. >> >> or.......... >> >> Why can't I connect to .NET Messenger Service >> http://messenger.msn.com/Help/#LQ9 >> >> Can't connect to MSN Messenger >> http://help.msn-int.com/EN_US/HelpWindow_msg.asp?INI=Messengerv60XP.ini&H_VER=1.7&SearchTerm=ffogol&H_APP=MSN+Messenger+(BETA)&S_Text=For+help+on+signing+in%2C+click+a+topic%3A >> >> About connecting from behind a firewall >> http://help.msn-int.com/EN_US/HelpWindow_msg.asp?INI=Messengerv60XP.ini&H_VER=1.7&SearchTerm=ffogol&H_APP=MSN+Messenger+(BETA)&S_Text=For+help+on+signing+in%2C+click+a+topic%3A >> >> CAN'T ACCESS THE INTERNET - ZONEALARM (Might also apply to SP2) >> http://help.isu.edu/disppage.php?doc_id=265&sec_id=34 >> >> Courtesy of Jim Byrd - >> >> Go in Tools > Internet Options>Click on "Security", select >> "Internet" and then "Custom Level" >> Search for "Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins" and disable it. >> >> Disabling this will prevent Hotmail from showing the MSN Messenger >> status near your email adress on your hotmail account. If it is >> disabled, MSN Messenger wont be asked to run which is most-likely >> the cause of the problem. >> >> If that works for you, then: >> >> If you have MSN Messenger installed, and you don't use it, you >> might try disabling or uninstalling it and then see if Hotmail then >> works with ActiveX enabled. (You need ActiveX for Windows Update, >> etc.) Read all of the following carefully. >> >> 1. See here to disable it: How to prevent Windows Messenger from >> running on a Windows XP-based computer >> http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?id=302089 Read carefully. >> >> 2. A simpler method to completely uninstall it if you don't use it >> which you may want to try (rather than messing around in the >> Registry to just disable it unless you're very comfortable with >> that) is to be sure you Exit from Messenger by right-clicking the >> MSN icon in the notification area, and selecting Exit. Then go to >> Start|Run then enter exactly (I would copy/paste it): >> >> RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection >> %systemRoot%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove >> >> Then uninstall the leftover installation information file by going to >> Start|Run then entering: >> >> rundll32 setupapi,InstallHinfSection BLC.Remove 128 >> %systemRoot%\inf\msmsgs.inf >> >> Then reboot. >> >> 3. If you wish, you can ensure that MSN Messenger is shown in >> Add-Remove Windows Components so that you can restore it at some >> later time if you so desire by going to Start|Run and entering: >> >> notepad.exe %systemRoot%\INF\sysoc.inf >> >> When this file opens in Notepad, look for a line that starts >> "msmsgs=" >> and then delete the word "hide" if there and go to File>Save, then >> exit Notepad. >> >> Then reboot. >> >> >> >> If these steps do not resolve your problem, or you need help with >> the above, please post back to this thread with the details and any >> error messages. >> >> Hope this helps >> >> Jan :) >> Smiles are meant to be shared, >> that's why they're so contagious. >> >> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other >> readers. How to make a good newsgroup post: >> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm >> >> >>> Running Windows XP pro SP2 >>> When my PC is connected directly to the DSL modem, I can access to >>> any site on the web >>> When I connect my PC thru the LAN it can not access to any >>> microsoft site like windowsupdate, MSN Messenger, T1msn.com, etc. >>> Others PC's and laptops connected to the same network can access >>> without any problem >>> Pls help >>> Thanks
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