Yes, when I type in my username and password, for MSN explorer it will usually says "Attempt" and then it will connect. If there is a problem, say the internet wasn't working, it would say "Signing In... Attempt (1)", "Attempt(2)", etc.
Both Windows messenger and MSN messenger and MSn explorer are all up to date, i just redownloaded them to make sure.
I use the firewall that came with the Service Pack 2. I have had it downloaded for abotu a month now, but this problem only came up about a week ago... and Ive not touched the firewall since I got it.
I wish it was as simple as changing browsers, neil, but my IE works fine. Even when on IE, once I type in 'Go to cart' or 'Login' at hotmail then I get the Page cannot be displayed window.
I just tried turning my Firewall on/off, but it was of no use... I think I'm running out of ideas. please help