Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger sign-in problem

20 05 2008

If connectivity-wise there is no problem, then check system date and time. Most likely system date and time is way off. Synchronize if necessary!

Third party NTP clients (such as Automachron) are better than Windows’ built-in one since they don’t need port 123 (UDP) incoming to be open.



Yahoo Messenger with broken (emoticon) images

20 05 2008

Check advanced settings of IE, something to do with image link or stuff. Apparently YM uses Internet Explorer component for the chat windows. Probably to ease display formatting since HTML features are already built-in.