MSN Messenger insists I download new version, then dumps my contact list! - GoFuckYourself.com

mardigras · 02-06-2004, 07:22 PM

Tried to launch MSN Messenger but kept getting a connection error that mentioned firewalls. Restarted the PC, tried to launch it again again and got a notice about a new version available. Downloaded it, it let me log in but tells me:

"Your contact list (shown below) does not yet have anyone in it.
Click Add a Contact below to start creating your list."

If my contact list is stored on their server and it allowed me to connect using the account I wonder where everybody went?

GonePhishing · 02-06-2004, 07:24 PM

Man, I've been having problems with my messenger all day!

sacX · 02-06-2004, 07:25 PM

upgrades/patches always seeming to fuck shit up these days..
had similar problems with icq and battlefield 1942

pornstar2pac · 02-06-2004, 07:26 PM

Bill Gates hears your concerns and he will get right on it.

MetaMan · 02-06-2004, 07:26 PM

the inhability to operate a software and its updates isnt usually the softwares fault, its the stupidity of the user.

mardigras · 02-06-2004, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MetaMan
the inhability to operate a software and its updates isnt usually the softwares fault, its the stupidity of the user.

LOL, but I've been launching Messenger via the same icon for 5 or 6 years... where oh where did I go wrong?

Joshua · 02-06-2004, 07:30 PM

That has to suck...

mardigras · 02-06-2004, 07:46 PM

I can connect to AIM and ICQ through Trillian but it isn't accepting MSN connection...

Manowar · 02-07-2004, 01:14 AM

msn messenger usually works fine for me, been using it since 98. hopefully you'll get contacts back

integrated · 02-07-2004, 01:15 AM

one time when i upgraded to the latest version i kept crashing my machine.

seemed to sort itself out though

TheJimmy · 02-07-2004, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mardigras
I can connect to AIM and ICQ through Trillian but it isn't accepting MSN connection...

my trillian pro is working fine with other people on MSN...

Theo · 02-07-2004, 01:25 AM

Completely normal. MSN messenger filters useful contacts from useless. I guess you need new friends

DarkJedi · 02-07-2004, 01:32 AM

MSN / AOL is gay.

Get ICQ.

mardigras · 02-07-2004, 10:56 AM

Well, it's still messed up. Once consolation, at least I can still see my contacts in Trillian even though it won't connect to MSN... I can retrieve the addresses I want to keep and get them to auth me again. Luckily MSN is just a few friends and family. I still don't see how the upgrade lost the contact list since that is stored on their sever accessd by username and password.

02-06-2004, 07:22 PM	#1
mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	MSN Messenger insists I download new version, then dumps my contact list! Tried to launch MSN Messenger but kept getting a connection error that mentioned firewalls. Restarted the PC, tried to launch it again again and got a notice about a new version available. Downloaded it, it let me log in but tells me: "Your contact list (shown below) does not yet have anyone in it. Click Add a Contact below to start creating your list." If my contact list is stored on their server and it allowed me to connect using the account I wonder where everybody went? __________________ .

02-06-2004, 07:24 PM	#2
GonePhishing Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blah Posts: 2,474	Man, I've been having problems with my messenger all day! __________________ If Biff Fucks My Mom... I Might Never Be Born...

02-06-2004, 07:25 PM	#3
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02-06-2004, 07:26 PM	#4
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02-06-2004, 07:26 PM	#5
MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	the inhability to operate a software and its updates isnt usually the softwares fault, its the stupidity of the user.

02-06-2004, 07:46 PM	#8
mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	I can connect to AIM and ICQ through Trillian but it isn't accepting MSN connection... __________________ .

02-07-2004, 01:14 AM	#9
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	msn messenger usually works fine for me, been using it since 98. hopefully you'll get contacts back

02-07-2004, 01:15 AM	#10
integrated Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: west end Posts: 3,826	one time when i upgraded to the latest version i kept crashing my machine. seemed to sort itself out though __________________ Pioneer of .TV domains Grandfather of .TV development Respected among industry LEADERS

02-07-2004, 01:25 AM	#12
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	Completely normal. MSN messenger filters useful contacts from useless. I guess you need new friends

02-07-2004, 01:32 AM	#13
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	MSN / AOL is gay. Get ICQ.

02-07-2004, 10:56 AM	#14
mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	Well, it's still messed up. Once consolation, at least I can still see my contacts in Trillian even though it won't connect to MSN... I can retrieve the addresses I want to keep and get them to auth me again. Luckily MSN is just a few friends and family. I still don't see how the upgrade lost the contact list since that is stored on their sever accessd by username and password. __________________ .