MSN messenger won't work!!!

DonnyUGA · 10-16-03, 08:36 AM

I just got my x5 and MSN won't work even though I'm connected and my browser will work. I try to log in and it gives me some bs message about how "logon to msn messenger failed b/c the service is not compatible w/ this version of the program" HELP PLEASE!

10-16-03, 08:47 AM

you have to download the security patch aviable on microsofts site.

I will look for the link for you....

10-16-03, 08:48 AM

oops, its still on the front page :D

I didn't even had to search for it!

here it is:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...r/default.mspx

good luck

10-16-03, 08:51 AM

I have got the same problem too.
I have been trying to find a more recent version of MSN Messenger for Pocket PC to download from the Microsoft website, but cannot find one...

Anyone knows where to get a more recent version..?

DonnyUGA · 10-16-03, 08:52 AM

I tried that security patch and it still doesn't work. I get the same message. I guess i can try to install it again..

10-16-03, 08:53 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi.../pocketpc.mspx

DonnyUGA · 10-16-03, 08:55 AM

tried again,,, no luck and same message

10-16-03, 08:55 AM

Sorry did not read previous message hence did not notice answer was in there all the time!

DonnyUGA · 10-16-03, 09:02 AM

has it worked for you? frenchy?

10-16-03, 09:08 AM

you sure you downloaded and installed the right patch/update, it SHOULD work

DonnyUGA · 10-16-03, 09:10 AM

yeah, I installed the one for ppc2003 and it installed correctly. I even re-installed it to make sure. Still pops up w/ same msg. Thanks for your help though. btw, are there any special settings I should have set to make it work. I've got the internet working on it so I figured it would work for messenger too.

DonnyUGA · 10-16-03, 09:21 AM

got it working, didn't realize you had to restart after installing patch

MeTaLFreeK · 10-17-03, 03:51 PM

I downloaded the stupid update and I cannot get it to work. PLEASE HELP!!!

10-18-03, 11:40 AM

I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM

before the update it worked but after updating in won't connect, I have done a soft reset with no effect, STILL can't connect. There has to be a problem with the patch !!

gsone · 10-19-03, 06:30 PM

I got my Dell Axim5 friday all working apart from msn - found this forum, downloaded the patch and it works just great. my tom tom 2 icon has disappeared but a blown fuse in the car is preventing me from using/testing that - a HUGE thankyou to the person who posted the patch what a great forum!