WLM Will not open.

Hi,

I am using Windows Vista
Laptop: Acer Aspire 5100

I have managed to download WLM, yet when I double click it to start, the
little live icon appears [ as though it is loading ] but it won't show up.

Aaaargh ! I have tried downloading various versions of MSN...nothing will
open

Greetings,

By "little live icon" I assume you mean in the notification area (by the clock)? If so, when
you double-click it, does an entry for 'Windows Live Messenger' appear on the Taskbar?

If not, are you using a router? What you're describing can sometimes be attributed to a
router deadlocking Messenger.

Reset the router (aka unplug and plug back in) and if that doesn't resolve it, try seeing if
there's a firmware update for the router at the router manufacturers website.

--
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) 2007 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
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"GarethKirkbright" <> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I am using Windows Vista
> Laptop: Acer Aspire 5100
>
> I have managed to download WLM, yet when I double click it to start, the
> little live icon appears [ as though it is loading ] but it won't show up.
>
> Aaaargh ! I have tried downloading various versions of MSN...nothing will
> open

The little live icon is the little symbol under the mouse icon which shows
that it is attempting to load.

I tried Windows Live at home - using the router [ as I went wireless ]
didn't work.

Now I am at University, connected up, and it still won't work.

It just won't open up...straaange

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> By "little live icon" I assume you mean in the notification area (by the clock)? If so, when
> you double-click it, does an entry for 'Windows Live Messenger' appear on the Taskbar?
>
> If not, are you using a router? What you're describing can sometimes be attributed to a
> router deadlocking Messenger.
>
> Reset the router (aka unplug and plug back in) and if that doesn't resolve it, try seeing if
> there's a firmware update for the router at the router manufacturers website.
>
> --
> 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) 2007 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> --
>
>
> "GarethKirkbright" <> wrote in message
> news:F2F92F5E-00F2-4152-9854-...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am using Windows Vista
> > Laptop: Acer Aspire 5100
> >
> > I have managed to download WLM, yet when I double click it to start, the
> > little live icon appears [ as though it is loading ] but it won't show up.
> >
> > Aaaargh ! I have tried downloading various versions of MSN...nothing will
> > open
>
>

I have same problem. Same computer, Aspire 5102.

Did you find a sollution for the problem?

Regards Pierre

"GarethKirkbright" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am using Windows Vista
> Laptop: Acer Aspire 5100
>
> I have managed to download WLM, yet when I double click it to start, the
> little live icon appears [ as though it is loading ] but it won't show up.
>
> Aaaargh ! I have tried downloading various versions of MSN...nothing will
> open

Greetings,

What you're describing is generally a problem with Messenger and a router on your local
network. Assuming you do have a router, you may need to either reset it (unplug it and plug
back in) and/or upgrading its firmware to the latest version from the router manufacturer.

If that's not the problem, you may need to install this:
http://tinyurl.com/39c556

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
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"Hootie" <> wrote in message
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> I have same problem. Same computer, Aspire 5102.
>
> Did you find a sollution for the problem?
>
> Regards Pierre
>
> "GarethKirkbright" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am using Windows Vista
>> Laptop: Acer Aspire 5100
>>
>> I have managed to download WLM, yet when I double click it to start, the
>> little live icon appears [ as though it is loading ] but it won't show up.
>>
>> Aaaargh ! I have tried downloading various versions of MSN...nothing will
>> open