Messenger contacts do not appear on line

Windows XP, Media Edition, fully updated.

I had to change my .Net passport which affected my Messenger contact list.
I
deleted each contact and added them again using my new passport info. I
then had each contact delete me from their list and add me back. All was
well for six weeks until yesterday when contacts that I knew to be on line
are appearing as off line. I am also appearing to be off line to them when
I am on line.

I have not added nor removed software that could be a player. I removed and
reinstalled Windows Messenger (4.7)--same problem exists. I used Google to
check the newsgroup archives and found no help. I did not find anything in
the MS KB. Nothing helpful is in the Messenger troubleshooter in Help.
While preparing this message, I started my laptop which has the same
Messenger account. The desktop PC displays the message about logging off
because I signed in at a different location but the laptop also does not
show anyone to be on line. I am starting to suspect that the problem is not
with my computer but with my account.

Any ideas?

--
Regards


Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98

Added note: I deleted a contact (my wife) and added her back and after a
couple of minutes, she showed up as being on line. It appears this confirms
something is wrong with my account--any ideas on what? I will not like
having to delete and add contacts continually.

--
Regards


Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98



"Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
news:%23U5z9oO%23FHA.2036@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Windows XP, Media Edition, fully updated.
>
> I had to change my .Net passport which affected my Messenger contact list.
> I
> deleted each contact and added them again using my new passport info. I
> then had each contact delete me from their list and add me back. All was
> well for six weeks until yesterday when contacts that I knew to be on line
> are appearing as off line. I am also appearing to be off line to them
> when
> I am on line.
>
> I have not added nor removed software that could be a player. I removed
> and
> reinstalled Windows Messenger (4.7)--same problem exists. I used Google
> to
> check the newsgroup archives and found no help. I did not find anything
> in
> the MS KB. Nothing helpful is in the Messenger troubleshooter in Help.
> While preparing this message, I started my laptop which has the same
> Messenger account. The desktop PC displays the message about logging off
> because I signed in at a different location but the laptop also does not
> show anyone to be on line. I am starting to suspect that the problem is
> not with my computer but with my account.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> --
> Regards
>
>
> Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Greetings Ron,

You're not the only one reporting this happening this week. Looking into it.
____________________________________________
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.

"Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
news:ugfJ57O%23FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Added note: I deleted a contact (my wife) and added her back and after a couple of
> minutes, she showed up as being on line. It appears this confirms something is wrong with
> my account--any ideas on what? I will not like having to delete and add contacts
> continually.
>
> --
> Regards
>
>
> Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
>
>
>
> "Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:%23U5z9oO%23FHA.2036@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Windows XP, Media Edition, fully updated.
>>
>> I had to change my .Net passport which affected my Messenger contact list. I
>> deleted each contact and added them again using my new passport info. I
>> then had each contact delete me from their list and add me back. All was
>> well for six weeks until yesterday when contacts that I knew to be on line
>> are appearing as off line. I am also appearing to be off line to them when
>> I am on line.
>>
>> I have not added nor removed software that could be a player. I removed and
>> reinstalled Windows Messenger (4.7)--same problem exists. I used Google to
>> check the newsgroup archives and found no help. I did not find anything in
>> the MS KB. Nothing helpful is in the Messenger troubleshooter in Help. While preparing
>> this message, I started my laptop which has the same Messenger account. The desktop PC
>> displays the message about logging off because I signed in at a different location but the
>> laptop also does not show anyone to be on line. I am starting to suspect that the problem
>> is not with my computer but with my account.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> --
>> Regards
>>
>>
>> Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks, I will keep checking back.

--
Regards


Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo



"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@jonathankay.com> wrote in message
news:uDO1Tye%23FHA.2916@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Greetings Ron,
>
> You're not the only one reporting this happening this week. Looking into
> it.
> ____________________________________________
> 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.
>
> "Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:ugfJ57O%23FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Added note: I deleted a contact (my wife) and added her back and after a
>> couple of minutes, she showed up as being on line. It appears this
>> confirms something is wrong with my account--any ideas on what? I will
>> not like having to delete and add contacts continually.
>>
>> --
>> Regards
>>
>>
>> Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23U5z9oO%23FHA.2036@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Windows XP, Media Edition, fully updated.
>>>
>>> I had to change my .Net passport which affected my Messenger contact
>>> list. I
>>> deleted each contact and added them again using my new passport info. I
>>> then had each contact delete me from their list and add me back. All
>>> was
>>> well for six weeks until yesterday when contacts that I knew to be on
>>> line
>>> are appearing as off line. I am also appearing to be off line to them
>>> when
>>> I am on line.
>>>
>>> I have not added nor removed software that could be a player. I removed
>>> and
>>> reinstalled Windows Messenger (4.7)--same problem exists. I used Google
>>> to
>>> check the newsgroup archives and found no help. I did not find anything
>>> in
>>> the MS KB. Nothing helpful is in the Messenger troubleshooter in Help.
>>> While preparing this message, I started my laptop which has the same
>>> Messenger account. The desktop PC displays the message about logging
>>> off because I signed in at a different location but the laptop also does
>>> not show anyone to be on line. I am starting to suspect that the
>>> problem is not with my computer but with my account.
>>>
>>> Any ideas?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Regards
>>>
>>>
>>> Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Then what happend? I have the same problems, only mine appeared after an
upgrade from Messenger 6.2 to Messenger 7.5 - and my contacts does not
re-appear as online when i remove and re-add them...

A "problem solver" would be highly appreciated... :-)

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Ron,
>
> You're not the only one reporting this happening this week. Looking into it.
> ____________________________________________
> 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.
>
> "Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:ugfJ57O%23FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Added note: I deleted a contact (my wife) and added her back and after a couple of
> > minutes, she showed up as being on line. It appears this confirms something is wrong with
> > my account--any ideas on what? I will not like having to delete and add contacts
> > continually.
> >
> > --
> > Regards
> >
> >
> > Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23U5z9oO%23FHA.2036@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> >> Windows XP, Media Edition, fully updated.
> >>
> >> I had to change my .Net passport which affected my Messenger contact list. I
> >> deleted each contact and added them again using my new passport info. I
> >> then had each contact delete me from their list and add me back. All was
> >> well for six weeks until yesterday when contacts that I knew to be on line
> >> are appearing as off line. I am also appearing to be off line to them when
> >> I am on line.
> >>
> >> I have not added nor removed software that could be a player. I removed and
> >> reinstalled Windows Messenger (4.7)--same problem exists. I used Google to
> >> check the newsgroup archives and found no help. I did not find anything in
> >> the MS KB. Nothing helpful is in the Messenger troubleshooter in Help. While preparing
> >> this message, I started my laptop which has the same Messenger account. The desktop PC
> >> displays the message about logging off because I signed in at a different location but the
> >> laptop also does not show anyone to be on line. I am starting to suspect that the problem
> >> is not with my computer but with my account.
> >>
> >> Any ideas?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Regards
> >>
> >>
> >> Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>

ive been having these problems today, very concerned


"Arneberg" <Arneberg@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:463F0CA2-2645-4ACA-A20A-0ADF1871C794@microsoft.com...
> Then what happend? I have the same problems, only mine appeared after an
> upgrade from Messenger 6.2 to Messenger 7.5 - and my contacts does not
> re-appear as online when i remove and re-add them...
>
> A "problem solver" would be highly appreciated... :-)
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Ron,
>>
>> You're not the only one reporting this happening this week. Looking into
>> it.
>> ____________________________________________
>> 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.
>>
>> "Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
>> news:ugfJ57O%23FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> > Added note: I deleted a contact (my wife) and added her back and after
>> > a couple of
>> > minutes, she showed up as being on line. It appears this confirms
>> > something is wrong with
>> > my account--any ideas on what? I will not like having to delete and
>> > add contacts
>> > continually.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Regards
>> >
>> >
>> > Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Ron Badour" <Sorry@NoAddress.com> wrote in message
>> > news:%23U5z9oO%23FHA.2036@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> >> Windows XP, Media Edition, fully updated.
>> >>
>> >> I had to change my .Net passport which affected my Messenger contact
>> >> list. I
>> >> deleted each contact and added them again using my new passport info.
>> >> I
>> >> then had each contact delete me from their list and add me back. All
>> >> was
>> >> well for six weeks until yesterday when contacts that I knew to be on
>> >> line
>> >> are appearing as off line. I am also appearing to be off line to them
>> >> when
>> >> I am on line.
>> >>
>> >> I have not added nor removed software that could be a player. I
>> >> removed and
>> >> reinstalled Windows Messenger (4.7)--same problem exists. I used
>> >> Google to
>> >> check the newsgroup archives and found no help. I did not find
>> >> anything in
>> >> the MS KB. Nothing helpful is in the Messenger troubleshooter in
>> >> Help. While preparing
>> >> this message, I started my laptop which has the same Messenger
>> >> account. The desktop PC
>> >> displays the message about logging off because I signed in at a
>> >> different location but the
>> >> laptop also does not show anyone to be on line. I am starting to
>> >> suspect that the problem
>> >> is not with my computer but with my account.
>> >>
>> >> Any ideas?
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Regards
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>