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Hi ,

I need to do hard recover for my pc ( compaq presario ),
as my messenger connection is not working , all other internet work well ,please share an idea how to do ???

thanks a million,

Zzalatt

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Thread context: Windows XP on a Compaq Presario, MSN and Yahoo Messenger cannot connect while other internet access works. confirmed XP. Several replies suggested a full restore or checked firewalls (, , ). A full recovery will work but is disruptive. The checklist below gives focused, non-destructive steps to try first.

  • Narrow the scope. Test the same IM service from another machine on the same LAN or use a web-based messenger to confirm whether the problem is local or network-wide.
  • Check system proxy and browser settings (Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings). Many IM clients follow system proxy settings.
  • Rule out the firewall or security suite. Temporarily disable Windows Firewall and any third-party firewall/antivirus, then test. If the client connects, add the IM client to the allowed programs list or adjust outbound rules. This matches ’s firewall suspicion but gives a safe way to confirm it.
  • Test with minimal startup: boot into Safe Mode with Networking to see whether a background app or driver is blocking the client.

If the quick checks fail, try targeted network repairs and a client reinstall. In an elevated command prompt, reset the network catalog and clear DNS, then reboot:

netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /flushdns

After reboot, uninstall the IM client from Control Panel and install a fresh copy. Also inspect the hosts file for any entries that redirect IM domains to localhost.

If all else fails, back up documents, export IM contacts/logs, and use the Compaq recovery option or recovery media as a last resort. and are right that recovery will restore a working system, but it erases installed updates and user data, so backing up is essential.

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Member Avatar for RueB2sDe

Hi Zzalatt what is you OS?

If you run Windows XP the only option because the dos command system restore will not store dates available, you can only tap f8 upon startup and choose last known good configuration.

If you have a Fat 32 filing system you can boot to a startup disk and run scanreg /restore from C:\Windows dir.

Here is a link on Microsoft that you might get some more answer for this:

Let me know if I can help you further good luck

RueB 2s De.

Member Avatar for jbennet

do you mean reinstall your pc to make it like new?

use your windows cds or your recovery partition

Member Avatar for RueB2sDe

Not really because restoring your system can cause alot of hassels and time.

You are opening yourself up to potential viruses that were released prior to the Windows updates. Also any updates needed for your Hardware.

That should always be the last resort.

Its actually a startup diskette that has the command of scanreg /restore
This is only available on Windows 98, ME diskettes.

For windows XP it's different. Thats why I am wondering rather then confusing you more, What Operation System (OS) do you run?
Windows XP, 98 or ME?

RueB 2s De.

Member Avatar for hbk619

are you talking about msn messenger? because it might just be a firewall setting or something.

Member Avatar for zzalatt

It is Window xp

and i am talking about msn and yahoo messenger

Member Avatar for joshSCH

huh? does zzalatt want to reinstall his os, or does he want to repair it? Either way, you need to insert your windows xp bootable cd into your computer..

Member Avatar for jbennet

maybe he doesnt have one. Maybe he has a recovery parition.

Member Avatar for Sturm

linux boot up cd should do the job!

Member Avatar for joshSCH

haha.. linux can fix anything.

Member Avatar for Sturm

ubuntu cant though! ;-)

Member Avatar for jbennet

Lol linux fix:

Repeartition
Reformat
Install

No more windows problems (ever) hehehe

Member Avatar for Sturm

heres the real cycle:

1. repartition
2. reformat
3. install
4. make your system work
5. you have changed your system so much it now only half works
6. install again and again and again and again until your a pro at *nix

Member Avatar for joshSCH

I have never had any problems installing linux in the past.. And I have used many distributions (red hat, debian, ubuntu, I forget the name of the first one I installed =/). Ubuntu is by far, the best ;).

Member Avatar for Sturm

I think arch>debian>ubuntu. Arch is the best!

Member Avatar for joshSCH

tuh.. hell no.. Ubuntu kicks both their asses lol

Member Avatar for Sturm

ubuntu is more n00bs.

Member Avatar for joshSCH

haha.. yea, thats true. It helps you out a lot if you don't really know what you are doing.. However, it is the distro that will give Microsoft the most competition.. The easier linux is to understand and work properly, the more people will switch over to it.

Member Avatar for jbennet

Ubuntu is good for getting a system set up quickly. Plus its only 1cd.

Debian is better if you have the time as its more tweakable. I always do netinstall then apt-get every package i need and tweak them

Member Avatar for Sturm

yeah when I used debian I just installed the base system and just installed every package I wanted.

I always do netinstall then apt-get every package i need and tweak them

Why not aptitude install?

Member Avatar for jbennet

i dislkie aptitude. apt is better.

e.g to install and configure a whole LAMP server:

apt-get update

apt-get install apache2 php5 libapache2-mod-php5 mysql-server mysql-client php5-mysql phpmyadmin ssh

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