I already remove it from my computer and done installing it again but still it’s not working.?
Question by Hazel: I already remove it from my computer and done installing it again but still it’s not working.?
Is there a maintenance problem of yahoo messneger here in dubai?
Best answer:
Answer by Froggie
ANY Yahoo! Messenger program will not install if a former program, or an incomplete install, has not been completely deleted from the computer first. It requires deleting all Yahoo Messenger references from the registry, except your archived messages and profile and contacts lists, perhaps. Use the Control Panel > Add/Remove method, then double-check by going to Start > Search > files and folders > Yahoo! Messenger (notice the exclamation mark in the title). Write down and delete all references manually, except for your Profile folder. Also, go to My Computer > Local Disk > Program Files and delete any Messenger files there. XP is infamous for leaving behind MANY references to itself after un-installing – preventing future successful downloads. Mine left behind more than 30 references!
You might consider downloading CCleaner to help clean out the registry safely, but be sure to back up the registry first with the program. (It’s also a handy program for deleting temp files, history, etc in one click – faster,cleaner computer)
Download and SAVE the program directly from the File Hippo web site – it seems more successful than an update or install from Yahoo’s site, or even choosing to install by Run. I suggest saving it to your Desktop so it doesn’t get ‘lost’. Install it only AFTER completely cleaning the registry of remnants. Download the most recent version of any Yahoo Instant Messenger (highest number, top of its list)
Some firewalls have issues with installing Messenger, but disabling your firewall while online is very dangerous. Usually, by installing after downloading, the firewall will ask for permission to run the program.
If you use Internet Explorer 8 as your browser, Yahoo Messenger 10 will not work properly without Flash and Java programs also installed. Messenger 10 does not work well with Windows XP.
P.S. By downloading from File Hippo instead of the Yahoo site, you will also get the use of the voice call feature, which is not available in Dubai if you download from Yahoo (the geographic location of your ISP determines the options that are downloaded)
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