ICQ fucked up BIG TIME! - GoFuckYourself.com

NoWhErE · 07-31-2006, 10:14 AM

Well... I've never had an ICQ problem until now...

Today when I fire up ICQ, I get a message saying that I must now upgrade to ICQ 5.1 for me to continue using the program.

Alright, whatever. Same old shit.

I download the file and begin upgrading. Then at 91% I get an error message saying that a certain file cannot be opened and the Install closes.

So now here's the fun part : I can't open ICQ cause the old version is overwritten by 5.1, and 5.1 doesn,t work cause it doesn't fully install.

and here's the kicker : when I go to the directory where the corrupted file is apparently located, my computer asks me if I want to format the drive

Hurray for ICQ...

gooddomains · 07-31-2006, 10:17 AM

sounds like a corrupt file system

baddog · 07-31-2006, 10:21 AM

what version were you using before?

ElvisManson · 07-31-2006, 10:22 AM

I had the same issue. I uninstalled (through add/remove programs) the latest version that screwed up..and went to icq and downloaded it again and it worked fine.

NoWhErE · 07-31-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

what version were you using before?

ICQ 5 lite

carol.prime · 07-31-2006, 10:22 AM

oh! gawd.. sounds your having a bad day now!

NoWhErE · 07-31-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvisManson

I had the same issue. I uninstalled the latest version that screwed up..and went to icq and downloaded it again and it worked fine.

Yup, I'm just afraid of losing my contact list and history

ElvisManson · 07-31-2006, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoWhErE

Yup, I'm just afraid of losing my contact list and history

I don't keep history on..so i don't know if this solution will delete it or not...it didn't fuck up my contacts.

NoWhErE · 07-31-2006, 10:54 AM

haha, this is terrific, everytime I try uninstalling ICQ, it freezes up my system and I have to reboot.

This is going to be a lovely day

CCdoug · 07-31-2006, 10:55 AM

Here's your fix, Jason.

System restore ;)

stickyfingerz · 07-31-2006, 10:56 AM

Install trillian. You'll be happy in the long run.

CamsLord · 07-31-2006, 11:30 AM

lol that sucks, icq sucks period

Kimo · 07-31-2006, 11:33 AM

my icq took a dump yesterday too

stev0 · 07-31-2006, 11:42 AM

same thing happened on my laptop

stev0 · 07-31-2006, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvisManson

I don't keep history on..so i don't know if this solution will delete it or not...it didn't fuck up my contacts.

icq contacts are stored remotely, you should be ok

WWC-Pajio · 07-31-2006, 11:43 AM

...damn.. that's weird!!

Crypt · 07-31-2006, 11:48 AM

Dont use the original ICQ client.

Get trillian pro or if you are cheap Miranda.

I used Trillian pro for years, and now using Miranda, really more stable

DamageX · 07-31-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCdoug

Here's your fix, Jason.

System restore ;)

At least *somebody* is thinking.

NoWhErE · 07-31-2006, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCdoug

Here's your fix, Jason.

System restore ;)

Actually, I had deactivated system restore a long time ago when trying to get rid of some spyware and forgot to turn it back on

BobG · 07-31-2006, 12:23 PM

I've done system restores, uninstall/reinstall several times over and my ICQ is still fucked up.

babymaker · 07-31-2006, 12:23 PM

the fuckers got me too i am pissed i fucking hate ICQ

Doctor Dre · 07-31-2006, 12:30 PM

Why don't you just uninstall and re-install it ? tried that ?

Your contact list is stored on the server, and you can backup your history just look on icq.com how too ;)

TheJimmy · 07-31-2006, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crypt

Dont use the original ICQ client.

Get trillian pro or if you are cheap Miranda.

I used Trillian pro for years, and now using Miranda, really more stable

PS: I love TheJimmy long time...

NoWhErE · 07-31-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor Dre

Why don't you just uninstall and re-install it ? tried that ?

Your contact list is stored on the server, and you can backup your history just look on icq.com how too ;)

Tried that already, the uninstall freesez up my computer

07-31-2006, 10:14 AM	#1
NoWhErE Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 10,389	ICQ fucked up BIG TIME! Well... I've never had an ICQ problem until now... Today when I fire up ICQ, I get a message saying that I must now upgrade to ICQ 5.1 for me to continue using the program. Alright, whatever. Same old shit. I download the file and begin upgrading. Then at 91% I get an error message saying that a certain file cannot be opened and the Install closes. So now here's the fun part : I can't open ICQ cause the old version is overwritten by 5.1, and 5.1 doesn,t work cause it doesn't fully install. and here's the kicker : when I go to the directory where the corrupted file is apparently located, my computer asks me if I want to format the drive Hurray for ICQ... __________________ skype: lordofthecameltoe

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07-31-2006, 10:54 AM	#9
NoWhErE Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 10,389	haha, this is terrific, everytime I try uninstalling ICQ, it freezes up my system and I have to reboot. This is going to be a lovely day __________________ skype: lordofthecameltoe

07-31-2006, 10:55 AM	#10
CCdoug Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,390	Here's your fix, Jason. System restore ;) __________________

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07-31-2006, 10:17 AM	#2
gooddomains Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 10,127	sounds like a corrupt file system

07-31-2006, 10:21 AM	#3
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	what version were you using before?

07-31-2006, 10:22 AM	#4
ElvisManson Looking California Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,476	I had the same issue. I uninstalled (through add/remove programs) the latest version that screwed up..and went to icq and downloaded it again and it worked fine.

07-31-2006, 10:56 AM	#11
stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,984	Install trillian. You'll be happy in the long run.

07-31-2006, 11:33 AM	#13
Kimo ... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland ICQ:87038677 Posts: 11,542	my icq took a dump yesterday too __________________ ...

07-31-2006, 11:42 AM	#14
stev0 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 6,801	same thing happened on my laptop

07-31-2006, 11:43 AM	#16
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07-31-2006, 11:48 AM	#17
Crypt Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,225	Dont use the original ICQ client. Get trillian pro or if you are cheap Miranda. I used Trillian pro for years, and now using Miranda, really more stable

07-31-2006, 12:23 PM	#20
BobG Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,274	I've done system restores, uninstall/reinstall several times over and my ICQ is still fucked up.

07-31-2006, 12:23 PM	#21
babymaker Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: philly Posts: 4,751	the fuckers got me too i am pissed i fucking hate ICQ __________________ $99mo Hosted CMS From ElevatedX! ICQ 293125596