lorriehe Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 I recently installed MSN8 for the two month free trial on my Windows XP machine and my Windows 98 machine. I have no problems with it on the Windows 98 machine, but on the XP machine I've found a problem. Don't know if it's a MSN problem or a XP problem. What happens is, there are three of us that use this and I am the primary user (all have different ID's). If the other users sign on directly, it sometimes shuts down the computer. If they log on with my id, then switch ids, the problem doesn't happen. Doesn't matter if they switch to another destop, the problem still happens. Anybody every hear of this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack7058 Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 hi check this out . http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314448 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 At first I couldn't figure out the connection between Jack's post and your problem, but I think I get it now. Is it possible that MSN needs some sort of admin rights and only your primary account has them? Seems like a good theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorriehe Posted January 29, 2003 Author Share Posted January 29, 2003 I'm downloading the service pak now. It takes awhile, so I won't know for awhile, but it sounds like that's the problem. I know that in both cases (Windows XP and MSN8) I am the administrator, and I don't have any problem. Thanks, I'll let you know how I make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmgirl Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I've noticed alot of bugs in msn 8, constantly losing a connection, strange things going on with the mail, and always being told to update messenger when I have the lastest version already, and this is just a few. Â Although the virus scan for attachments and parental controls are an awesome improvement over previous versions, and I will give them credit for that. Hopefully they'll work on the other matters. Â Anyway, hope the sp solves your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Farmgirl, you can use mozilla on windows,very secure and many controls. I've been using it for a little while and like it very much,consider trying it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmgirl Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I've been using Mozilla on linux for quite a while now, and only recently downloaded it for windows because I like it so much. Just haven't got a chance to mess with all the settings yet. Maybe I'll get on it now. Thanks Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 You can get your plug ins here; http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/windows.html#Flash The only other thing was that mozilla and the older ATI drivers don't get along, if ya got an ATI card,update the driver. They also have a help form too http://www.mozillazine.org/forums/ I don't think I'll ever go back to IE or OE again...why bother with M$ problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmgirl Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 eww! IE & OE, now I'm proud to say I never did use either of those. IE & OE= Â But that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorriehe Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 Well, I installed the service pack and it didn't make any difference. I guess I'll need to get with MSN support. Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe C Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 (edited) If you have a full install disk go to start>run>type sfc /scannow you'll most likely need the disk when it asks. and leave a space between sfc and / that might repair your files Edited January 30, 2003 by Joe C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorriehe Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 Joe C, do you mean a full install disk for Windows XP? Windows XP was on the computer when I bought it. So.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 CAUTION on using the sfc command... it replaces the "Windows protected files" back to what they were when XP was first installed... you have to reinstall all service packs and security updates/patches AGAIN after doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorriehe Posted February 5, 2003 Author Share Posted February 5, 2003 Sounds like something I wouldn't want to do. I think the problem is with MSN anyway...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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