MSN WONT OPEN - BigBlueBall

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July 16, 2003 at 8:35 pm #6553

dis_gyrl
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hi. yea, i’m having problems with my MSN. MSN doesn’t open anymore on start up, and when I click on the icon on my desktop or on start, it still wont open. What can I do so that MSN messenger can open again? PLS HELP!!:(

July 16, 2003 at 8:44 pm #59407

shifter
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Reinstalling it would be your best bet. Download the recent official version here http://messenger.msn.com Version 6 is due out tommorrow, so wait for that maybe. You can still get the Preview version here – http://messenger.msn.ca/download/v6preview.asp?client=1

July 16, 2003 at 8:47 pm #59401

Faizan
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Well, re-install MSN because when I had this problem after backing up some registery files, so I re-installed it, and it fixed the problem!

Try it!

Edit: Damn! You win again Shifter! 😀 You just posted while i was typing…LOL

July 17, 2003 at 7:13 pm #59414

dis_gyrl
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yea, i have tried re-installing it alot of times already, and it still isnt opening. i dont know what to do. i’ve already downloaded the recent version that has been released today, but it still wont open.helpp again!=S

July 17, 2003 at 7:20 pm #59409

imported_EvilSeph
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What are your system specifications, in case it will help us solve your problem?

July 18, 2003 at 12:10 am #59413

dis_gyrl
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i have windows ME, screensize 1024 x 768.

July 18, 2003 at 12:12 am #59404

Someguy03
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uggg, windows me, no chance there. but i ran into the same problem. make sure your messanger is working. sometimes msn wont run without it.

note: this is only a problem if your running msn 8. Msn 8 is set to link all of the msn programs together so if one wont run on mine the other wont.

July 18, 2003 at 12:26 am #59406

shifter
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Try opening it from its root folder, which would be located here:
{system root}C:/Program Files/MSN Messenger/msnmsgr.exe

If you are able to open it from here, your current shortcuts on your desktop and Start-Menu may be pointing to the wrong source. Just hold alt and drag the msnmsgr.exe file to the desktop to create a new shortcut. Also, under Options | General – there is a check box to enable Messenger to startup with Windows.

If that doesn’t help, when re-installing try uninstalling all versions of MSN Messenger first. Might help.

July 18, 2003 at 1:26 am #59412

dis_gyrl
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um yea, i’ve tried opening it from its root folder, and its still not opening. =|. helppp again PLZ. and yes, i’ve tried re-installing and trying other versions of msn messenger. doesnt work either. i dont know whats happening. lol. helppp =S

July 18, 2003 at 3:15 am #59400

detn8r
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Which version (of messenger) do you have now. Which version did you have when this first started?

July 18, 2003 at 3:19 am #59411

dis_gyrl
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i had msn messenger 6.0 and i’ve tried other versions too but it wont open

July 18, 2003 at 3:38 am #59403

DXtremz
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May I ask, how long have you had this problem? And for the sake of asking, what version of Windows do you have?

July 18, 2003 at 4:11 am #59408

imported_EvilSeph
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Dx, you should really read, she has already stated that she has Windows ME :

July 18, 2003 at 4:32 am #59410

dis_gyrl
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i’ve had this problem since july 16th at 12pm..some where around that time.

ok guys..you know how i right click on the icon of MSN MESSENGER on the desktop and go to properties? ok…so i went to properties and went to the “shortcut” tab..the TARGET column..and the “find target…” and the “change icon…” button are greyed out. but on other programs, those aren’t greyed out. There maybe i gave u a glue or something on what is happening with my comp.

and yes….msn isnt opening yet. =. plz help ASAP!!

July 18, 2003 at 4:43 am #59402

DXtremz
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Sorry seph, didnt see that. Hmm the shortcut for MSN is just like that. Mine is like that too. Its very odd that its not working for you, and you have reinstalled it. I would say contact microsoft about the problem, but it would take weeks for a reply. I’m at a loss, seeing as you seem to have exausted all avenues. 🙁

Maybe someone else has an idea?
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