probably something to do with the protocol msn/irc uses

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are you using windows xp? if so its the totaly useless microsoft firewall what reduces the functionability of microsoft software (i.e msn messenger) go figure.....

theres a thread in the FAQ forum titled "removing shared internet conection" theres soem advice in there what will help you out

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Originally posted by jonsimmonds are you using windows xp? if so its the totaly useless microsoft firewall what reduces the functionability of microsoft software (i.e msn messenger) go figure..... theres a thread in the FAQ forum titled "removing shared internet conection" theres soem advice in there what will help you out

yeah im on XP Pro , it has a firewall ? ill look into it, thanks.

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To check if Windows XP's built-in firewall feature is enabled, open up Network Connections, right-click your connection and I believe the option is located on the right-most tab.

I hope that this has the desired effect.

Oh yes, the XP's dreaded "firewall".
The only thing it ever does is mess everything up.

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Originally posted by DJ RozzeR Ok I am having problems sending files through MSN Messenger and IRC , I have tried all the IRC Clients and still will not send a bean , I can recieve files but i cannot send. this is wierd tho because netmeeting lets me send files through. I can also FTP Files and upload on DC , whats going on ??? Ive check everything in both clients i have no proxy server / wingates or anything like that setup , im using BT Home 500 DSL and im getting very pissed off. any help would be grateful.

I am having the exact same problem using windows xp and i have checked xp firewall is off, and i use norton firewall but disable it if I am going to send or receive a file, am using netgear dg824 dsl router, cannot see any options in msn messenger for tweaking that will help
can receive files ok just not send them

I am at a loss at the mo any help appreciated guys

Cheers

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Originally posted by Turbotrance I am having the exact same problem using windows xp and i have checked xp firewall is off, and i use norton firewall but disable it if I am going to send or receive a file, am using netgear dg824 dsl router, cannot see any options in msn messenger for tweaking that will help can receive files ok just not send them I am at a loss at the mo any help appreciated guys Cheers

some routers have built in firewalls sometimes, although as ive never used one i havnt a clue how to controll what ports etc are bloked

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Originally posted by jonsimmonds some routers have built in firewalls sometimes, although as ive never used one i havnt a clue how to controll what ports etc are bloked

The netgear one doesn't it comes with seperate software but i didn't install it, thanks anyway

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery Oh yes, the XP's dreaded "firewall". The only thing it ever does is mess everything up.

microsoft at its best

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