MSN Key port problems

Ive been having problems with being disconnected the last few months. I
occurred when i used WLM9 and now with WLM8.5. What happens is i a
signed in, and randomly, i will be disconnected and get a key port
error in troubleshooting. This problem can usually fix itself in a fe
minutes but sometimes doesn't.

I was wondering if this was a vista problem or an msn problem, and i
you could help me either way?

This has finally started getting annoying, after it disconnected me i
some important convos.

Help is appreciate

--
Rurik

Greetings Rurik,

Sounds more like a networking problem to me. If this is in a home environment and you're
using a router, you may need to power cycle the router.

Additionally, you may want to try turning off Vista's auto tuning networking feature. To turn
off this feature, open up an elevated command prompt and type the following:
netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled

If you're unsure what I mean by an "elevated command prompt", this explains it:
http://www.kombitz.com/2007/02/14/vi...ommand-prompt/

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--


"Rurik" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Ive been having problems with being disconnected the last few months. It
> occurred when i used WLM9 and now with WLM8.5. What happens is i am
> signed in, and randomly, i will be disconnected and get a key ports
> error in troubleshooting. This problem can usually fix itself in a few
> minutes but sometimes doesn't.
>
> I was wondering if this was a vista problem or an msn problem, and if
> you could help me either way?
>
> This has finally started getting annoying, after it disconnected me in
> some important convos.
>
> Help is appreciated
>
>
> --
> Rurik

Ok I will try that. I myself dont think its networking, because i exite
msn and didnt get a single disconnection for the whole 5 hours i wa
exited, where usually i would have been disconnected at least once

People have had problems with key ports on msn before, but i trust thi
forum more than others

Will leave a reply with what happens if it isnt fixed over the nex
couple of days

'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:
> ;993330']Greetings Rurik
>
> Sounds more like a networking problem to me. If this is in a hom
> environment and you'r
> using a router, you may need to power cycle the router
>
> Additionally, you may want to try turning off Vista's auto tunin
> networking feature. To tur
> off this feature, open up an elevated command prompt and type th
> following
> netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disable
>
> If you're unsure what I mean by an "elevated command prompt", thi
> explains it
> 'Vista Elevated Command Prompt
> (http://www.kombitz.com/2007/02/14/vi...ommand-prompt/
>
> -
> Jonathan Ka
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenge
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenge
> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live
> (http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources
> (http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include thi
> signature or citatio
> -
>
>
> "Rurik" <> wrote in messag
> news:...> > >
> >
> > > Ive been having problems with being disconnected the last few months
> > I
> > > occurred when i used WLM9 and now with WLM8.5. What happens is i a
> > > signed in, and randomly, i will be disconnected and get a key port
> > > error in troubleshooting. This problem can usually fix itself in
> > fe
> > > minutes but sometimes doesn't
> >
> > > I was wondering if this was a vista problem or an msn problem, and i
> > > you could help me either way
> >
> > > This has finally started getting annoying, after it disconnected m
> > i
> > > some important convos
> >
> > > Help is appreciate
> >
> >
> > > -
> > > Rurik >

--
Rurik

Hi,

I think I misinterpreted your original message. If your whole internet connection is being
disconnected when Messenger is running (which I have heard of before), one fix that usually
can help is to upgrade the firmware in any modem or router devices you might have installed
as it's usually a bug there.

The Vista autotuning might also play a part in it as well too, although I've never heard one
way or another with the full internet disconnection problem you're describing.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--

"Rurik" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Ok I will try that. I myself dont think its networking, because i exited
> msn and didnt get a single disconnection for the whole 5 hours i was
> exited, where usually i would have been disconnected at least once.
>
> People have had problems with key ports on msn before, but i trust this
> forum more than others.
>
> Will leave a reply with what happens if it isnt fixed over the next
> couple of days.
>
> 'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:
>> ;993330']Greetings Rurik,
>>
>> Sounds more like a networking problem to me. If this is in a home
>> environment and you're
>> using a router, you may need to power cycle the router.
>>
>> Additionally, you may want to try turning off Vista's auto tuning
>> networking feature. To turn
>> off this feature, open up an elevated command prompt and type the
>> following:
>> netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
>>
>> If you're unsure what I mean by an "elevated command prompt", this
>> explains it:
>> 'Vista Elevated Command Prompt'
>> (http://www.kombitz.com/2007/02/14/vi...ommand-prompt/)
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
>> (http://www.messengergeek.com)
>> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
>> (http://messenger.jonathankay.com)
>> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
>> signature or citation
>> --
>>
>>
>> "Rurik" <> wrote in message
>> news:...> > >
>> > >
>> > > Ive been having problems with being disconnected the last few months.
>> > It
>> > > occurred when i used WLM9 and now with WLM8.5. What happens is i am
>> > > signed in, and randomly, i will be disconnected and get a key ports
>> > > error in troubleshooting. This problem can usually fix itself in a
>> > few
>> > > minutes but sometimes doesn't.
>> > >
>> > > I was wondering if this was a vista problem or an msn problem, and if
>> > > you could help me either way?
>> > >
>> > > This has finally started getting annoying, after it disconnected me
>> > in
>> > > some important convos.
>> > >
>> > > Help is appreciated
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > Rurik > >
>
>
> --
> Rurik

No worries mate, sorry if i made it a bit hard to understand. I will
check the firmware, havnt updated in a few months.

Probaly not connected, but since i used the CMD string my laptop no
longer connects to my modem automatically when i turn it on. I need to
reset my router every time for it to connect now.

So i would apprieciate you telling me how to re enable the autotuning,
cause im not entirely sure what autotuning is.

Yours sincerely,

Rurik

'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:
> ;994242']Hi,
>
> I think I misinterpreted your original message. If your whole internet
> connection is being
> disconnected when Messenger is running (which I have heard of before),
> one fix that usually
> can help is to upgrade the firmware in any modem or router devices you
> might have installed
> as it's usually a bug there.
>
> The Vista autotuning might also play a part in it as well too, although
> I've never heard one
> way or another with the full internet disconnection problem you're
> describing.
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
> (http://www.messengergeek.com)
> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
> (http://messenger.jonathankay.com)
> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
> signature or citation
> --
>
> "Rurik" <> wrote in message
> news:...> > >
> > >
> > > Ok I will try that. I myself dont think its networking, because i
> > exited
> > > msn and didnt get a single disconnection for the whole 5 hours i was
> > > exited, where usually i would have been disconnected at least once.
> > >
> > > People have had problems with key ports on msn before, but i trust
> > this
> > > forum more than others.
> > >
> > > Will leave a reply with what happens if it isnt fixed over the next
> > > couple of days.
> > >
> > > 'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:> > > > >
> > > >> ;993330']Greetings Rurik,
> > > >>
> > > >> Sounds more like a networking problem to me. If this is in a home
> > > >> environment and you're
> > > >> using a router, you may need to power cycle the router.
> > > >>
> > > >> Additionally, you may want to try turning off Vista's auto tuning
> > > >> networking feature. To turn
> > > >> off this feature, open up an elevated command prompt and type the
> > > >> following:
> > > >> netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
> > > >>
> > > >> If you're unsure what I mean by an "elevated command prompt", this
> > > >> explains it:
> > > >> 'Vista Elevated Command Prompt'
> > > >> ('Vista Elevated Command Prompt'
> > > (http://www.kombitz.com/2007/02/14/vi...ommand-prompt/))
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> Jonathan Kay
> > > >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> > > >> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> > > >> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
> > > >> ('Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
> > > (http://www.messengergeek.com))
> > > >> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
> > > >> ('MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
> > > (http://messenger.jonathankay.com))
> > > >> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
> > > >> signature or citation
> > > >> --
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> "Rurik" <> wrote in message
> > > >> news:...> > >> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rurik > >


--
Rurik

Hi Rurik,

Autotuning just tunes the receive window size to try and maximize network speed.

Opening up an elevated prompt and doing the following will turn it back on:
netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--


"Rurik" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> No worries mate, sorry if i made it a bit hard to understand. I will
> check the firmware, havnt updated in a few months.
>
> Probaly not connected, but since i used the CMD string my laptop no
> longer connects to my modem automatically when i turn it on. I need to
> reset my router every time for it to connect now.
>
> So i would apprieciate you telling me how to re enable the autotuning,
> cause im not entirely sure what autotuning is.
>
> Yours sincerely,
>
> Rurik
>
> 'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:
>> ;994242']Hi,
>>
>> I think I misinterpreted your original message. If your whole internet
>> connection is being
>> disconnected when Messenger is running (which I have heard of before),
>> one fix that usually
>> can help is to upgrade the firmware in any modem or router devices you
>> might have installed
>> as it's usually a bug there.
>>
>> The Vista autotuning might also play a part in it as well too, although
>> I've never heard one
>> way or another with the full internet disconnection problem you're
>> describing.
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
>> (http://www.messengergeek.com)
>> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
>> (http://messenger.jonathankay.com)
>> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
>> signature or citation
>> --
>>
>> "Rurik" <> wrote in message
>> news:...> > >
>> > >
>> > > Ok I will try that. I myself dont think its networking, because i
>> > exited
>> > > msn and didnt get a single disconnection for the whole 5 hours i was
>> > > exited, where usually i would have been disconnected at least once.
>> > >
>> > > People have had problems with key ports on msn before, but i trust
>> > this
>> > > forum more than others.
>> > >
>> > > Will leave a reply with what happens if it isnt fixed over the next
>> > > couple of days.
>> > >
>> > > 'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:> > > > >
>> > > >> ;993330']Greetings Rurik,
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Sounds more like a networking problem to me. If this is in a home
>> > > >> environment and you're
>> > > >> using a router, you may need to power cycle the router.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Additionally, you may want to try turning off Vista's auto tuning
>> > > >> networking feature. To turn
>> > > >> off this feature, open up an elevated command prompt and type the
>> > > >> following:
>> > > >> netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
>> > > >>
>> > > >> If you're unsure what I mean by an "elevated command prompt", this
>> > > >> explains it:
>> > > >> 'Vista Elevated Command Prompt'
>> > > >> ('Vista Elevated Command Prompt'
>> > > (http://www.kombitz.com/2007/02/14/vi...ommand-prompt/))
>> > > >>
>> > > >> --
>> > > >> Jonathan Kay
>> > > >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> > > >> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> > > >> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
>> > > >> ('Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
>> > > (http://www.messengergeek.com))
>> > > >> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
>> > > >> ('MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
>> > > (http://messenger.jonathankay.com))
>> > > >> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
>> > > >> signature or citation
>> > > >> --
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "Rurik" <> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:...> > >> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > Rurik > >
>
>
> --
> Rurik

Ok, thanks mate

Any idea why my laptop has stopped connecting automatically? I need t
reset my router each day now, and its getting annoying. And any othe
ideas why msn might be disconnecting me and how to fix it

Thanks in advance

'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:
> ;995037']Hi Rurik
>
> Autotuning just tunes the receive window size to try and maximiz
> network speed
>
> Opening up an elevated prompt and doing the following will turn it bac
> on
> netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=norma
>
> -
> Jonathan Ka
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenge
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenge
> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live
> (http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources
> (http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include thi
> signature or citatio
> -
>
>
> "Rurik" <> wrote in messag
> news:...> > >
> >
> > > No worries mate, sorry if i made it a bit hard to understand. I wil
> > > check the firmware, havnt updated in a few months
> >
> > > Probaly not connected, but since i used the CMD string my laptop n
> > > longer connects to my modem automatically when i turn it on. I nee
> > t
> > > reset my router every time for it to connect now
> >
> > > So i would apprieciate you telling me how to re enable th
> > autotuning
> > > cause im not entirely sure what autotuning is
> >
> > > Yours sincerely
> >
> > > Ruri
> >
> > > 'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:> > > > >
> > > >> ;994242']Hi
> > > >
> > > >> I think I misinterpreted your original message. If your whol
> > > interne
> > > >> connection is bein
> > > >> disconnected when Messenger is running (which I have heard o
> > > before)
> > > >> one fix that usuall
> > > >> can help is to upgrade the firmware in any modem or router device
> > > yo
> > > >> might have installe
> > > >> as it's usually a bug there
> > > >
> > > >> The Vista autotuning might also play a part in it as well too
> > > althoug
> > > >> I've never heard on
> > > >> way or another with the full internet disconnection problem you'r
> > > >> describing
> > > >
> > > >> -
> > > >> Jonathan Ka
> > > >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenge
> > > >> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenge
> > > >> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live
> > > >> ('Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live
> > > (http://www.messengergeek.com)
> > > >> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources
> > > >> ('MSN/Windows Messenger Resources
> > > (http://messenger.jonathankay.com)
> > > >> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include thi
> > > >> signature or citatio
> > > >> -
> > > >
> > > >> "Rurik" <> wrote in messag
> > > >> news:...> > >> > > >
> >
> >
> > > -
> > > Rurik >

--
Rurik

Hi Rurik,

It could be millions of things, it's really hard to say over the newsgroup and without seeing
it or knowing how exactly you have your whole network setup.

As a quick fix to go back to the way things were before this problem occurred, you can just
use System Restore. You can get to System Restore by clicking Start, typing System Restore
and clicking the option that should appear in a few seconds.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--


"Rurik" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Ok, thanks mate.
>
> Any idea why my laptop has stopped connecting automatically? I need to
> reset my router each day now, and its getting annoying. And any other
> ideas why msn might be disconnecting me and how to fix it?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> 'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:
>> ;995037']Hi Rurik,
>>
>> Autotuning just tunes the receive window size to try and maximize
>> network speed.
>>
>> Opening up an elevated prompt and doing the following will turn it back
>> on:
>> netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
>> (http://www.messengergeek.com)
>> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
>> (http://messenger.jonathankay.com)
>> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
>> signature or citation
>> --
>>
>>
>> "Rurik" <> wrote in message
>> news:...> > >
>> > >
>> > > No worries mate, sorry if i made it a bit hard to understand. I will
>> > > check the firmware, havnt updated in a few months.
>> > >
>> > > Probaly not connected, but since i used the CMD string my laptop no
>> > > longer connects to my modem automatically when i turn it on. I need
>> > to
>> > > reset my router every time for it to connect now.
>> > >
>> > > So i would apprieciate you telling me how to re enable the
>> > autotuning,
>> > > cause im not entirely sure what autotuning is.
>> > >
>> > > Yours sincerely,
>> > >
>> > > Rurik
>> > >
>> > > 'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:> > > > >
>> > > >> ;994242']Hi,
>> > > >>
>> > > >> I think I misinterpreted your original message. If your whole
>> > > internet
>> > > >> connection is being
>> > > >> disconnected when Messenger is running (which I have heard of
>> > > before),
>> > > >> one fix that usually
>> > > >> can help is to upgrade the firmware in any modem or router devices
>> > > you
>> > > >> might have installed
>> > > >> as it's usually a bug there.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> The Vista autotuning might also play a part in it as well too,
>> > > although
>> > > >> I've never heard one
>> > > >> way or another with the full internet disconnection problem you're
>> > > >> describing.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> --
>> > > >> Jonathan Kay
>> > > >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> > > >> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> > > >> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
>> > > >> ('Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live'
>> > > (http://www.messengergeek.com))
>> > > >> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
>> > > >> ('MSN/Windows Messenger Resources'
>> > > (http://messenger.jonathankay.com))
>> > > >> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
>> > > >> signature or citation
>> > > >> --
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "Rurik" <> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:...> > >> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > Rurik > >
>
>
> --
> Rurik

True, it could be many things

This started happening after a system restore. My internet stoppe
working properly, plus my system restore doesnt go back much before tha
restore

Thanks for trying though

I will have a look around and see if i can find anything that works
and will post the awnser on here if i find it

Ruri

'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:
> ;996130']Hi Rurik
>
> It could be millions of things, it's really hard to say over th
> newsgroup and without seein
> it or knowing how exactly you have your whole network setup
>
> As a quick fix to go back to the way things were before this proble
> occurred, you can jus
> use System Restore. You can get to System Restore by clicking Start
> typing System Restor
> and clicking the option that should appear in a few seconds
>
> -
> Jonathan Ka
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenge
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenge
> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live
> (http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources
> (http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include thi
> signature or citatio
> -
>
>
> "Rurik" <> wrote in messag
> news:...> > >
> >
> > > Ok, thanks mate
> >
> > > Any idea why my laptop has stopped connecting automatically? I nee
> > t
> > > reset my router each day now, and its getting annoying. And any othe
> > > ideas why msn might be disconnecting me and how to fix it
> >
> > > Thanks in advance
> >
> > > 'Jonathan Kay [MVP Wrote:> > > > >
> > > >> ;995037']Hi Rurik
> > > >
> > > >> Autotuning just tunes the receive window size to try and maximiz
> > > >> network speed
> > > >
> > > >> Opening up an elevated prompt and doing the following will turn i
> > > bac
> > > >> on
> > > >> netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=norma
> > > >
> > > >> -
> > > >> Jonathan Ka
> > > >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenge
> > > >> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenge
> > > >> MessengerGeek Blog: 'Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live
> > > >> ('Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live
> > > (http://www.messengergeek.com)
> > > >> Messenger Resources: 'MSN/Windows Messenger Resources
> > > >> ('MSN/Windows Messenger Resources
> > > (http://messenger.jonathankay.com)
> > > >> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include thi
> > > >> signature or citatio
> > > >> -
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >> "Rurik" <> wrote in messag
> > > >> news:...> > >> > > >
> >
> >
> > > -
> > > Rurik >

--
Rurik

Hi Guys,

I has exact same issue everything i tried faild but i came across this....

Check Internet Explorer security settings:

1.Start Internet Explorer.
2.On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3.On the Advanced tab, in the Security section, make sure that the Check for
server certificate revocation check box is cleared. Also, make sure that the
Use SSL 2.0 and the Use SSL 3.0 check boxes are selected.
4.Click OK.
Apply Changes.
Close Internet Explorer

Worked magic for me.....