Hi,

The Windows Firewall can't block Messenger as it only blocks incoming connections whereas
Messenger (to at least connect and chat) requires only outgoing connections.
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Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
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"Francisco Lopez" <franciscolopezresearch@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I've been having for three weeks the same problem, I use the Windows firewall.
>
> When this started I noticed that some days I can use some file sharing programs, but IE
> and Messenger and other programs I use for trading FX using port 80 will not work, and MSN
> Messenger give me the same errors Alton have and when IE works the other programs will not,
> however, Skype and Yahoo Messenger have no problem.
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@jonathankay.com> wrote in message
> news:OQ0YWFm3FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>>
>> No, within the Norton Internet Security Firewall, you will find a Program Control List
>> which lists the Programs that the firewall is allowing or blocking. More specifically
>> this can usually be found by double-clicking the Norton icon in the notification area and
>> clicking the Configure button, and then Programs.
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>> "AltonLacruz" <AltonLacruz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:AB754055-FDB9-4808-A7D8-02324A298CAD@microsoft.com...
>>> Thanks for you prompt rresponse, however I am not sure of understanding your
>>> explanation:
>>> You want me to go in Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs; than remove the msn
>>> application and than reinstall it?
>>>
>>> If not could you please explain me what you meant?
>>>
>>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Greetings,
>>>>
>>>> Norton may just not be recognizing the new version. Remove it from the Program Control
>>>> List
>>>> and then readd it by using the Add dialog.
>>>> ____________________________________________
>>>> Jonathan Kay
>>>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>>>> Associate Expert
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>>>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>>>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
>>>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>>>
>>>> "AltonLacruz" <AltonLacruz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:8CFB1B23-9EBD-48AE-A8A4-A2C8625C7DEE@microsoft.com...
>>>> >I cannot sign in on MSN messenger 7.5 after doing an upgrade of
>>>> > aforementioned application.
>>>> > I signed on early in the morning to MSN Messenger 7.5 and got a pop-up
>>>> > indicating that there was newer version. I proceeded in updating my version
>>>> > and since than I am not able to sign in.
>>>> > I am told I either have no internet connection (wrong! I am connected!) or
>>>> > it is my firewall blocking it (error code 81000306). I use Norton Internet
>>>> > Security and the firewall setting for MSN messenger says Permit All!
>>>> >
>>>> > By troubleshooting my MSN Messenger by going to the menu option:
>>>> > Tools>Options> Connection, I get the message: "You are currently NOT
>>>> > connected to .NET Messenger Service"
>>>> > I checked the Service Status on the sign on screen and get the message " All
>>>> > systems are stable and running".
>>>> > I also started the MSN Messenger Troublesooter and get the message: "Default
>>>> > gateway appears to be offline".
>>>> >
>>>> > I hope someone can help me sort this out! Thanks.
>>>> >
>>>> > PS I have also noticed that I cannot sign in on MSN explorer. Internet
>>>> > explorer works fine, but the sign in screen on msn explorer just stays
>>>> > permanently on the flying butterfly, and after a while I get the message
>>>> > that I cannot sign in and have to check my internet connection etc...
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>>
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