Msn Messnger..I cant send Files..HELP!

[MYKN]

Okay so i was running windowsME...but since its soo shitty it crashed on me and i had to reformat. So I than installed XP, but for some reason now I cant send and files using MSN Messenger when i could before. I havent installed anytypes of firewalls or anything. It always says connection type failed or sumthing like that??? How can I fix this...Help. Thanks

[Ben]

Security iussue, toy around with your port allocation tools.

[GTS Jeff]

msn is kinda very shitty...stick with icq.

[Davetronz]

Are you running a router by chance... Cus there would be your problem....

[Blue Devil 2]

Originally posted by Jeff TYPE R
msn is kinda very shitty...stick with icq.

i like icq also, but is seems like's becoming "oldschool" or something cause noone uses that program anymore.

[infamous]

dude aol instant messenger is the way to go! i use that and msn....

[Weapon_R]

ICQ sucks dick. I can't stand that program

[MYKN]

NO router. and yeah i dont use icq

[the-240sx-guy]

if u have xp, sometimes they put firewall to be on by default.

click on ur network connections and right click the icon that says local area connection, under properites and Advanced make sure u have firewall unchecked.

[MYKN]

yeah dude. I did just that..but thanks tho..that would haev worked!!!!!

[Pete92SL]

This is how to fix it.

1) Click "Start"
2) Click on the "Control Panel"
3) Click on "Network Connections
4) Click on "Local Area Connection"


A window will pop up. It will show you receiving and sending out bytes.

5) Click the "Properties" near the bottom of that window

A new window will pop up

6) Click on the far right tap that says "Advanced"
7) Click the little box that is beside the statement: "Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the internet
8) Click ok.
9) it is probably best to restart your computer.


The reason it is doing that to you is because windows XP comes with a built in firewall. Sometimes it will turn on during installation, other times it will not turn on.

This worked for me. I hope it works for you. Let me know.

Pete

Edit: Damn, I didn't know someone typed that already...what a waste of time.