Messenger freezes for 15 secs on sign in

Hi all,

I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger Beta, and
with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:

When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for
around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
right-click the icon, etc.

Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again
freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.

Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really changed with
my connections. I have:
Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
Cable modem
WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates

I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and registry
entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.

Is anyone able to help solve this?
--
Thanks,
CJSnet

Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!

[remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]

Just curious, but how fast is your system? I've begun experiencing the same
problem, but only because my system is currently going through a painful
death (motherboard AND hard drive are both failing). Make sure you haven't
installed any memory-intensive programs during that last week.

--
______________________________________________
Michael Katz
[Microsoft MVP - MSN Messenger]
"There's no I in 'team' but there is 'me'"
http://msmvps.com/katz

This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no rights.


"CJSnet" <> wrote in message
news:%...
> Hi all,
>
> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger Beta,
> and with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:
>
> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for
> around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
> right-click the icon, etc.
>
> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again
> freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.
>
> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really changed
> with my connections. I have:
> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
> Cable modem
> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
>
> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and registry
> entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.
>
> Is anyone able to help solve this?
> --
> Thanks,
> CJSnet
>
> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
>
> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>
>

Hi Michael

I don't think it's a system speed issue. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RZ322 with
2.79Ghz Intel processor, 1GB RAM, 10GB free HD space, 2Mb broadband, etc.

Does yours freeze for up to 60 seconds sometimes when starting a new
activity with a contact, e.g. file transfer, or even just chat?

I wonder if anyone else here has any ideas?
--
Thanks,
CJSnet

Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!

[remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]


"Michael Katz [MVP]" <michaelk[at]mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%23t%...
> Just curious, but how fast is your system? I've begun experiencing the
> same problem, but only because my system is currently going through a
> painful death (motherboard AND hard drive are both failing). Make sure you
> haven't installed any memory-intensive programs during that last week.
>
> --
> ______________________________________________
> Michael Katz
> [Microsoft MVP - MSN Messenger]
> "There's no I in 'team' but there is 'me'"
> http://msmvps.com/katz
>
> This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.
>
>
> "CJSnet" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger Beta,
>> and with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:
>>
>> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for
>> around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
>> right-click the icon, etc.
>>
>> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again
>> freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.
>>
>> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really changed
>> with my connections. I have:
>> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
>> Cable modem
>> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
>>
>> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and registry
>> entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.
>>
>> Is anyone able to help solve this?
>> --
>> Thanks,
>> CJSnet
>>
>> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
>>
>> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>>
>>
>
>

I've got exacty the same problem. My computer is fast too - 3Ghz, 1GB ram ect.

I've tried to uninstall my messenger in any possible way, but its the same
everytime I login. Tried with both 7,5 and Windows Live Messenger beta.

Any help is appriciated.

"CJSnet" wrote:

> Hi Michael
>
> I don't think it's a system speed issue. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RZ322 with
> 2.79Ghz Intel processor, 1GB RAM, 10GB free HD space, 2Mb broadband, etc.
>
> Does yours freeze for up to 60 seconds sometimes when starting a new
> activity with a contact, e.g. file transfer, or even just chat?
>
> I wonder if anyone else here has any ideas?
> --
> Thanks,
> CJSnet
>
> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
>
> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>
>
> "Michael Katz [MVP]" <michaelk[at]mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:%23t%...
> > Just curious, but how fast is your system? I've begun experiencing the
> > same problem, but only because my system is currently going through a
> > painful death (motherboard AND hard drive are both failing). Make sure you
> > haven't installed any memory-intensive programs during that last week.
> >
> > --
> > ______________________________________________
> > Michael Katz
> > [Microsoft MVP - MSN Messenger]
> > "There's no I in 'team' but there is 'me'"
> > http://msmvps.com/katz
> >
> > This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no
> > rights.
> >
> >
> > "CJSnet" <> wrote in message
> > news:%...
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger Beta,
> >> and with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:
> >>
> >> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for
> >> around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
> >> right-click the icon, etc.
> >>
> >> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again
> >> freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.
> >>
> >> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really changed
> >> with my connections. I have:
> >> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
> >> Cable modem
> >> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
> >>
> >> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and registry
> >> entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.
> >>
> >> Is anyone able to help solve this?
> >> --
> >> Thanks,
> >> CJSnet
> >>
> >> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
> >>
> >> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>

I have also found posts from people with the same problem, all ignored or
unsolved, on Google Groups.

What is the best way to have someone from MS take up the lead on this thread
and find a solution pronto, do you reckon?

Surely someone is able to find a fix.

I have noted it does not occur in Safe Mode with Networking.

What else do you guys have running? I have:
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (update rollup 2)
Skype
Outlook
AVG Free Anti-virus
ActiveSync
M-Audio FireWire 410 Control Panel
NVIDIA G-Force Graphics card
Kodak EasyShare driver
UPnP Enabled and connected to Belkin Router
Windows Defender

Perhaps we can find a common culprit?
--
Thanks,
CJSnet

Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!

[remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]

"banzai" <> wrote in message
news:CFB35630-5BBB-4DB4-BA0F-...
> I've got exacty the same problem. My computer is fast too - 3Ghz, 1GB ram
> ect.
>
> I've tried to uninstall my messenger in any possible way, but its the same
> everytime I login. Tried with both 7,5 and Windows Live Messenger beta.
>
> Any help is appriciated.
>
> "CJSnet" wrote:
>
>> Hi Michael
>>
>> I don't think it's a system speed issue. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RZ322
>> with
>> 2.79Ghz Intel processor, 1GB RAM, 10GB free HD space, 2Mb broadband, etc.
>>
>> Does yours freeze for up to 60 seconds sometimes when starting a new
>> activity with a contact, e.g. file transfer, or even just chat?
>>
>> I wonder if anyone else here has any ideas?
>> --
>> Thanks,
>> CJSnet
>>
>> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
>>
>> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>>
>>
>> "Michael Katz [MVP]" <michaelk[at]mvps.org> wrote in message
>> news:%23t%...
>> > Just curious, but how fast is your system? I've begun experiencing the
>> > same problem, but only because my system is currently going through a
>> > painful death (motherboard AND hard drive are both failing). Make sure
>> > you
>> > haven't installed any memory-intensive programs during that last week.
>> >
>> > --
>> > ______________________________________________
>> > Michael Katz
>> > [Microsoft MVP - MSN Messenger]
>> > "There's no I in 'team' but there is 'me'"
>> > http://msmvps.com/katz
>> >
>> > This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no
>> > rights.
>> >
>> >
>> > "CJSnet" <> wrote in message
>> > news:%...
>> >> Hi all,
>> >>
>> >> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger
>> >> Beta,
>> >> and with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:
>> >>
>> >> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for
>> >> around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
>> >> right-click the icon, etc.
>> >>
>> >> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again
>> >> freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.
>> >>
>> >> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really
>> >> changed
>> >> with my connections. I have:
>> >> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
>> >> Cable modem
>> >> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
>> >>
>> >> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and
>> >> registry
>> >> entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.
>> >>
>> >> Is anyone able to help solve this?
>> >> --
>> >> Thanks,
>> >> CJSnet
>> >>
>> >> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for
>> >> you!
>> >>
>> >> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>

I've got a almost clean install on my PC. I've only installed a few games and
applications.

I've discovered that MSN Messenger 7.0 dosn't freeze. You should try it.

But one of the applications I have installed is Office 2003, and when I want
to see an email it freezes. Just like Messenger.

"CJSnet" wrote:

> I have also found posts from people with the same problem, all ignored or
> unsolved, on Google Groups.
>
> What is the best way to have someone from MS take up the lead on this thread
> and find a solution pronto, do you reckon?
>
> Surely someone is able to find a fix.
>
> I have noted it does not occur in Safe Mode with Networking.
>
> What else do you guys have running? I have:
> Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (update rollup 2)
> Skype
> Outlook
> AVG Free Anti-virus
> ActiveSync
> M-Audio FireWire 410 Control Panel
> NVIDIA G-Force Graphics card
> Kodak EasyShare driver
> UPnP Enabled and connected to Belkin Router
> Windows Defender
>
> Perhaps we can find a common culprit?
> --
> Thanks,
> CJSnet
>
> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
>
> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>
> "banzai" <> wrote in message
> news:CFB35630-5BBB-4DB4-BA0F-...
> > I've got exacty the same problem. My computer is fast too - 3Ghz, 1GB ram
> > ect.
> >
> > I've tried to uninstall my messenger in any possible way, but its the same
> > everytime I login. Tried with both 7,5 and Windows Live Messenger beta.
> >
> > Any help is appriciated.
> >
> > "CJSnet" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Michael
> >>
> >> I don't think it's a system speed issue. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RZ322
> >> with
> >> 2.79Ghz Intel processor, 1GB RAM, 10GB free HD space, 2Mb broadband, etc.
> >>
> >> Does yours freeze for up to 60 seconds sometimes when starting a new
> >> activity with a contact, e.g. file transfer, or even just chat?
> >>
> >> I wonder if anyone else here has any ideas?
> >> --
> >> Thanks,
> >> CJSnet
> >>
> >> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
> >>
> >> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
> >>
> >>
> >> "Michael Katz [MVP]" <michaelk[at]mvps.org> wrote in message
> >> news:%23t%...
> >> > Just curious, but how fast is your system? I've begun experiencing the
> >> > same problem, but only because my system is currently going through a
> >> > painful death (motherboard AND hard drive are both failing). Make sure
> >> > you
> >> > haven't installed any memory-intensive programs during that last week.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > ______________________________________________
> >> > Michael Katz
> >> > [Microsoft MVP - MSN Messenger]
> >> > "There's no I in 'team' but there is 'me'"
> >> > http://msmvps.com/katz
> >> >
> >> > This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no
> >> > rights.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "CJSnet" <> wrote in message
> >> > news:%...
> >> >> Hi all,
> >> >>
> >> >> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger
> >> >> Beta,
> >> >> and with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:
> >> >>
> >> >> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for
> >> >> around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
> >> >> right-click the icon, etc.
> >> >>
> >> >> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again
> >> >> freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.
> >> >>
> >> >> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really
> >> >> changed
> >> >> with my connections. I have:
> >> >> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
> >> >> Cable modem
> >> >> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
> >> >>
> >> >> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and
> >> >> registry
> >> >> entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.
> >> >>
> >> >> Is anyone able to help solve this?
> >> >> --
> >> >> Thanks,
> >> >> CJSnet
> >> >>
> >> >> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for
> >> >> you!
> >> >>
> >> >> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Greetings,

There are a number of reasons this could be happening. Firstly, at least some delay is
normal -- if you actually stick with the 8.0 beta, it has a significant improvement in its
contact caching system which makes logins a lot faster, however you have to logon several
times before the cache is built properly to see the increase.

Secondly, the router could be at fault, you might want to check to make sure you have the
latest firmware.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--

"CJSnet" <> wrote in message
news:%...
> Hi all,
>
> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger Beta, and with both I
> have this problem which only started a week ago:
>
> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for around 15 seconds,
> but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window, right-click the icon, etc.
>
> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again freezes for up to 1
> minute, then works.
>
> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really changed with my
> connections. I have:
> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
> Cable modem
> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
>
> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and registry entries, rebooting,
> then reinstalling - more than once.
>
> Is anyone able to help solve this?
> --
> Thanks,
> CJSnet
>
> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
>
> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>
>

Hi, interesting that you have issues with Office. I don't have that issue,
but often when trying to click a URL contained in an e-mail, things freeze
for 30-45 seconds, and then IE opens with the web page. Do you get that
too?

Anyone know about that issue?
--
Thanks,
CJSnet

Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!

[remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]

"banzai" <> wrote in message
news:43C9E7C2-04B9-4019-8FD7-...
> I've got a almost clean install on my PC. I've only installed a few games
> and
> applications.
>
> I've discovered that MSN Messenger 7.0 dosn't freeze. You should try it.
>
> But one of the applications I have installed is Office 2003, and when I
> want
> to see an email it freezes. Just like Messenger.
>
> "CJSnet" wrote:
>
>> I have also found posts from people with the same problem, all ignored or
>> unsolved, on Google Groups.
>>
>> What is the best way to have someone from MS take up the lead on this
>> thread
>> and find a solution pronto, do you reckon?
>>
>> Surely someone is able to find a fix.
>>
>> I have noted it does not occur in Safe Mode with Networking.
>>
>> What else do you guys have running? I have:
>> Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (update rollup 2)
>> Skype
>> Outlook
>> AVG Free Anti-virus
>> ActiveSync
>> M-Audio FireWire 410 Control Panel
>> NVIDIA G-Force Graphics card
>> Kodak EasyShare driver
>> UPnP Enabled and connected to Belkin Router
>> Windows Defender
>>
>> Perhaps we can find a common culprit?
>> --
>> Thanks,
>> CJSnet
>>
>> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
>>
>> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>>
>> "banzai" <> wrote in message
>> news:CFB35630-5BBB-4DB4-BA0F-...
>> > I've got exacty the same problem. My computer is fast too - 3Ghz, 1GB
>> > ram
>> > ect.
>> >
>> > I've tried to uninstall my messenger in any possible way, but its the
>> > same
>> > everytime I login. Tried with both 7,5 and Windows Live Messenger beta.
>> >
>> > Any help is appriciated.
>> >
>> > "CJSnet" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi Michael
>> >>
>> >> I don't think it's a system speed issue. I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RZ322
>> >> with
>> >> 2.79Ghz Intel processor, 1GB RAM, 10GB free HD space, 2Mb broadband,
>> >> etc.
>> >>
>> >> Does yours freeze for up to 60 seconds sometimes when starting a new
>> >> activity with a contact, e.g. file transfer, or even just chat?
>> >>
>> >> I wonder if anyone else here has any ideas?
>> >> --
>> >> Thanks,
>> >> CJSnet
>> >>
>> >> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for
>> >> you!
>> >>
>> >> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Michael Katz [MVP]" <michaelk[at]mvps.org> wrote in message
>> >> news:%23t%...
>> >> > Just curious, but how fast is your system? I've begun experiencing
>> >> > the
>> >> > same problem, but only because my system is currently going through
>> >> > a
>> >> > painful death (motherboard AND hard drive are both failing). Make
>> >> > sure
>> >> > you
>> >> > haven't installed any memory-intensive programs during that last
>> >> > week.
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > ______________________________________________
>> >> > Michael Katz
>> >> > [Microsoft MVP - MSN Messenger]
>> >> > "There's no I in 'team' but there is 'me'"
>> >> > http://msmvps.com/katz
>> >> >
>> >> > This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no
>> >> > rights.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "CJSnet" <> wrote in message
>> >> > news:%...
>> >> >> Hi all,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger
>> >> >> Beta,
>> >> >> and with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive
>> >> >> for
>> >> >> around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
>> >> >> right-click the icon, etc.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it
>> >> >> again
>> >> >> freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really
>> >> >> changed
>> >> >> with my connections. I have:
>> >> >> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
>> >> >> Cable modem
>> >> >> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and
>> >> >> registry
>> >> >> entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Is anyone able to help solve this?
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> Thanks,
>> >> >> CJSnet
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it
>> >> >> for
>> >> >> you!
>> >> >>
>> >> >> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

Greetings Jonathan, thanks for taking the time to look into this...

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> There are a number of reasons this could be happening. Firstly, at least
> some delay is normal -- if you actually stick with the 8.0 beta, it has a
> significant improvement in its contact caching system which makes logins a
> lot faster, however you have to logon several times before the cache is
> built properly to see the increase.

This was a definite, sudden problem that was introduced a few weeks ago when
using 7.5. It is not just a caching delay. E.g. is it normal when someone
starts typing a message, for their message to flash in my taskbar, but when
I click it for the window to open, completely blank (not fully drawn) and
freeze that way for up to 45 seconds? I am convinced there is another issue
at play.

> Secondly, the router could be at fault, you might want to check to make
> sure you have the latest firmware.

I certainly do have the latest. I have to say I only get this issue with
Messenger, so the router seems otherwise fine.

I hope you are able to consider what other kinds of things could cause this.
According to Banzai it is not an issue with 7.0.
--
Thanks,
CJSnet

Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!

[remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]


> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> --
>
> "CJSnet" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger Beta,
>> and with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:
>>
>> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for
>> around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
>> right-click the icon, etc.
>>
>> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again
>> freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.
>>
>> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really changed
>> with my connections. I have:
>> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
>> Cable modem
>> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
>>
>> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and registry
>> entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.
>>
>> Is anyone able to help solve this?
>> --
>> Thanks,
>> CJSnet
>>
>> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
>>
>> [remove 'teeth' to e-mail me]
>>
>>
>
>

Actually 7.0 is freezing too. I can't figure why it didn't freeze the one
time I tried it yesterday, but it's freezing now.

"CJSnet" wrote:

> Greetings Jonathan, thanks for taking the time to look into this...
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > There are a number of reasons this could be happening. Firstly, at least
> > some delay is normal -- if you actually stick with the 8.0 beta, it has a
> > significant improvement in its contact caching system which makes logins a
> > lot faster, however you have to logon several times before the cache is
> > built properly to see the increase.
>
> This was a definite, sudden problem that was introduced a few weeks ago when
> using 7.5. It is not just a caching delay. E.g. is it normal when someone
> starts typing a message, for their message to flash in my taskbar, but when
> I click it for the window to open, completely blank (not fully drawn) and
> freeze that way for up to 45 seconds? I am convinced there is another issue
> at play.
>
> > Secondly, the router could be at fault, you might want to check to make
> > sure you have the latest firmware.
>
> I certainly do have the latest. I have to say I only get this issue with
> Messenger, so the router seems otherwise fine.
>
> I hope you are able to consider what other kinds of things could cause this.
> According to Banzai it is not an issue with 7.0.
> --
> Thanks,
> CJSnet
>
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> > "CJSnet" <> wrote in message
> > news:%...
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> I have tried MSN Messenger 7.5 first, then Windows Live Messenger Beta,
> >> and with both I have this problem which only started a week ago:
> >>
> >> When Msgr is in the process of signing in, it becomes unresponsive for
> >> around 15 seconds, but sometimes longer. I cannot move the window,
> >> right-click the icon, etc.
> >>
> >> Once it is responsive, *sometimes* when someone messages me, it again
> >> freezes for up to 1 minute, then works.
> >>
> >> Obviously some sort of connection issue, but nothing has really changed
> >> with my connections. I have:
> >> Belkin Router with UPnP enabled
> >> Cable modem
> >> WinXP Pro SP2 with all the latest updates
> >>
> >> I have tried a full uninstall of Msgr, deleting its folder and registry
> >> entries, rebooting, then reinstalling - more than once.
> >>
> >> Is anyone able to help solve this?
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> >> Thanks,
> >> CJSnet
> >>
> >> Try www.Superhighstreet.com/home - Finds anything or they buy it for you!
> >>
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> >>
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