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Post by Fi on Nov 9, 2005 17:56:48 GMT
I'm trying to log into MSN messenger. But I get a message saying 'unable to connect to SOCKS proxy server'. What is a SOCKS proxy server and has it anything to do with another message that says my network cable is unplugged, even though I'm not on a network? Ta muchly, Fi xx
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Post by ivy noidea on Nov 9, 2005 18:00:26 GMT
I'm trying to log into MSN messenger. But I get a message saying 'unable to connect to SOCKS proxy server'. What is a SOCKS proxy server and has it anything to do with another message that says my network cable is unplugged, even though I'm not on a network? Ta muchly, Fi xx perhaps it's your firewall settings fi? you might have to allow msn messenger through?
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Post by choppy on Nov 9, 2005 18:20:51 GMT
I'm trying to log into MSN messenger. But I get a message saying 'unable to connect to SOCKS proxy server'. What is a SOCKS proxy server and has it anything to do with another message that says my network cable is unplugged, even though I'm not on a network? Ta muchly, Fi xx I have a feeling that this has something to do with the networks options. Assuming you have XP or 2K, open the 'My Network Connections' on your desktop. Choose to view network connections and look for any that seem odd (e.g. local area connection). Disable them (right click > disable) DON'T remove 'em though 'cos you might need 'em!. Other than that I don't know.
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Post by Kelly Sigh on Nov 9, 2005 19:02:51 GMT
Fi, do you have the latest version of messenger? Go to www.msn.com to download 7.5 if not
Kel xxx
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Post by Peek on Nov 9, 2005 19:23:49 GMT
My first thought when MSN goes pear shaped is that's it's them,not you!
It usually corrects itself after a few hours too....good luck, I hope you get it back soon.
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Post by mysterymermaid on Nov 9, 2005 20:27:18 GMT
There is something up with MSN at the moment ..people are getting all sorts of messages, just had a "MSN is too busy please try later" when I tried to open it up on my laptop..
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Post by Fi on Nov 9, 2005 21:58:32 GMT
Fi, do you have the latest version of messenger? Go to www.msn.com to download 7.5 if not
Kel xxx Thanks Kell - spot on! And thanks everyone else for your suggestions. Much appreciated. Fi xx
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Post by Anne Tique on Jan 12, 2021 17:02:03 GMT
I'm trying to log into MSN messenger. But I get a message saying 'unable to connect to SOCKS proxy server'. What is a SOCKS proxy server and has it anything to do with another message that says my network cable is unplugged, even though I'm not on a network? Ta muchly, Fi xx Are you in MSN yet Fi? Perhaps we could have a chat.
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