HELP!: I cant access Hotmail and Messenger!!!

pranavt · 29th March 2009, 17:15

Try flushing the dns
In command prompt, type this:
ipconfig /flushdns

Cyrus43 · 29th March 2009, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram18

True. I guess it's a recent step from Microsoft to curb piracy

Are you serious?????

Quote:

Originally Posted by pranavt

Try flushing the dns
In command prompt, type this:
ipconfig /flushdns

Can you explain in lay man's terms please???

gd1418 · 29th March 2009, 17:53

I wouldn't call it recent. I've been receiving this update notification (Genuine advantage) over 18 months or so. Except this I've installed other updates. I always deselect this update.

Now, now, don't anybody think that I'm using a pirated OS. I've a single user licenced copy of the XP Pro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram18

True. I guess it's a recent step from Microsoft to curb piracy

Rehaan · 29th March 2009, 17:57

If you dont use IE for browsing, it is possible IE is set to "work offline".

Open IE > File > Work offline (keep it unchecked)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

....Can you explain in lay man's terms please???

Start menu > Run... > type "cmd" > then type what pranavt suggested at the command prompt (C:\>)

cya
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moralfibre · 29th March 2009, 20:03

Here's a few easy steps you could take:

1) Start --> Run --> Cmd --> ping Google -t
- Paste the results here

2) nslookup microsoft.com
- Paste results

3) Download Mozilla Firefox, install and check if it works.

4) You have been using a pirated version on MS-Win-Xp and have installed the "Microsoft Genuine Advantage Tool". In this event reinstall Windows and buy a copy kid. It costs as much as your Fiat Rs. 1700/- ++

5) Learn computers

Cyrus43 · 29th March 2009, 21:54

Its been sorted somehow. I dont know what i did, but it was definately none of the above. Who cares though...as long as I get the results.

@Kiran. Now that my Messenger is workin, ill convey my "feelings" online!!

kalpeshc · 30th March 2009, 12:59

If this happens next time with Messenger or any other IM - give meebo.com a try.

alpha1 · 30th March 2009, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

When your friends get notes that you are stranded in Lagos and need money - chances are your account has been hijacked

LOL.
If that happens then the account has really been hacked in.

29th March 2009, 17:15	#16
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29th March 2009, 20:03	#20
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,449 Thanked: 13,967 Times	Here's a few easy steps you could take: 1) Start --> Run --> Cmd --> ping Google -t - Paste the results here 2) nslookup microsoft.com - Paste results 3) Download Mozilla Firefox, install and check if it works. 4) You have been using a pirated version on MS-Win-Xp and have installed the "Microsoft Genuine Advantage Tool". In this event reinstall Windows and buy a copy kid. It costs as much as your Fiat Rs. 1700/- ++ 5) Learn computers
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29th March 2009, 21:54	#21
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Its been sorted somehow. I dont know what i did, but it was definately none of the above. Who cares though...as long as I get the results. @Kiran. Now that my Messenger is workin, ill convey my "feelings" online!!
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30th March 2009, 12:59	#22
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	If this happens next time with Messenger or any other IM - give meebo.com a try.
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