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Im currently using MSN Mesenger 6.2.0137. I also have Msg Plus 3 installed.
Recently i have had problems connecting to an audio conversation. i have to retry loads of tyms and sometimes when it connects my buddy cant hear anythin.
is there a cause for this and is there a solution??

Do you connect to the internet using a proxy?...Do you use a firewall, if so which one? Do you use a router? Have you uninstalled Windows Messenger?

im connected thru another computer but NOT usin proxy. im usin a network cable. i have uninstalled windows messenger and i have disbled my firewall wen i use audio buts its Norton Firewall 2004

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Originally posted by Reaper66613
i have uninstalled windows messenger

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I believe that is your problem, download and install Windows Messenger again (I advice version 5.0 despite what some people believe, the API's aren't really more advanced but IMO I've seen less bugs)...you can download it by Clicking here...if you want another language version (the one previous is English) click here

r u sure thats the problem. if it still happens after installin windows messenger wot shud i do?

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Originally posted by Reaper66613
r u sure thats the problem.

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99.999% Sure. Windows Messenger uses APIs that MSN Messenger needs for audio conversations...I believe

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Originally posted by Reaper66613
if it still happens after installin windows messenger wot shud i do?

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Cross that bridge when we come to it... There's no point me telling you help unless you need it

From your post I sense you have reluctance problems with Windows Messenger...could you elaborate?

No, Windows Messenger doesn't need to be installed/enabled for Audio IIRC (not 100% sure)....

The problem is your allowed ports. Either by your host computer or by your firewall... Audio uses UDP ports 5004-65535. Make sure those are allowed....

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
No, Windows Messenger doesn't need to be installed/enabled for Audio IIRC (not 100% sure)....

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Last time I checked it used the same APIs. And I experimented a while back on XP and it was needed, at least for it to be stable

how wud i enable the ports??

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Originally posted by Reaper66613
how wud i enable the ports??

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Unblock them on your firewall, but have you tried the Windows Messenger method?