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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: wagpofafi on August 31, 2008, 11:09:58 PM
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my yahoo messenger wont start anymore, at my first install of it it was running completely ic ould log in and log out without any problem,but after i turn off my pc.and tried to open it, it wont open up anymore,the yahoo messenger version i first installed was V.8,i tried to uninstall at and reinstall it,it still wont open up any more,also tried
V. 8.1 it also wont start or open.i also tried reformatt my pc an tried reinstalling it,but still wont open up.what should i do know plss help me..
im using:
win XP
professional
version 2002
Service pack 3
Amd Sempron(tm)Processor
3000+
1.81Ghz, 1g ram
;D
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I think you know the drill:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,33586.html
;)
Any error messages when trying to run Yahoo Messenger?
What Operating System?
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If you can't get yahoo working and it's life or death that you need to get on messenger there's this website Meebo.com that'll allow you to sign on through a website - no downloading of programs required.
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i also know that site but lots of options are not included on that site. :(
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i also know that site but lots of options are not included on that site. :(
What do you mean?
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i cant join to regional chats can't buzz,and somtimes the web cam option,i cant get it worked.i really need to install yahoo messenger and make it run to my pc. please help me
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I think you know the drill:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,33586.html
;)
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Have you tried to uninstall and than reinstall?
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yes i already tried uninstalling and reinstalling it but it still wont open
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Any error messages when trying to run Yahoo Messenger?
Can you try any earlier versions?
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yes, i already tried installing yahoo messenger versions 7.0 up to 9,but still it does not open or run.and i also see that when i install the messenger,at first it has the yahoo tray icon,but when i try to open it from the desktop icon and from the tray icon,the tray icon disappears. ???
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Please Wagpofafi. Answer my question.
Are there any error messages at all?
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there's no error message when i open it, when i try to open it nothing happens.
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Try this.
Go to Add and Remove Programs in the Control Panel and completely Uninstall Yahoo Messenger.
Then download CCleaner (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,57879.0.html)
When it is installed, run it and make sure the following checkboxes are checked.
Internet Explorer --> Temporary Files
Internet Explorer --> Cookies (optional)
Mozilla Firefox --> Internet Cache
Mozilla Firefox --> Cookies (optional)
System --> Temporary Files
Now head over to the Registry section in CCleaner.
Click Scan for Issues a few times and then Fix Selected Issues.
Repeat this one or two times.
CCleaner will prompt you to back up the registry. I suggest you do.
Now restart the computer and then install Yahoo Messenger again. (not the Beta)
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i tried it but still.my yahoo messenger still wont open. :'(
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First, Create a System Restore Point.
To create a System Restore Point:
Go to Start --> All Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> System Restore.
(or go to Run and type rstrui.exe and press Enter)
Select Create a Restore Point and click Next.
Name it Backup or whatever you wish.
It will then create the restore point.
Then I suggest try uninstalling yahoo messenger completely and then trying the most recent one (the Beta version - Version 9)
If for some reason you cannot create a System Restore Point, tell me before you try Yahoo Messenger 9.
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:'( its still not opening.what should i do?do you think a virus might have cause this?because my friend installed yahoo messenger to his pc and it does not have any problems.what might be the problem?
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I'm beginning to agree with you.
I suggest you look at this link and post the three requested log files in the Computer Virus and Spyware Section (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=post;board=7.0).
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html
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hahaha. i have the same problem too..
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I'm beginning to agree with you.
I suggest you look at this link and post the three requested log files in the Computer Virus and Spyware Section (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=post;board=7.0).
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html
Good call. This is a seriously infected PC ;)
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hahaha. i have the same problem too..
Looks like you should do the same thing as Wagpofafi.
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html
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i also tried reformatt my pc an tried reinstalling it,but still wont open up.what should i do know plss help me..
If you reformatted and reinstalled Yahoo, and it's still not working, then either:
a) You reinstalled it using the same downloaded file. The file is corrupt. Download a new copy.
b) You're downloading the "Web installer" version (the itty bitty file). When you install, it downloads the full version from the Internet. Somehow that process is corrupting the download/install. Download the full version, then install.
c) The drive you saved Yahoo on is going bad/has corrupt data. Save it to a different location (another hard drive, a flash drive, etc.) and try the install (then address the upcoming **** storm from a dying hard drive).
d) You're using a firewall or an anti-spyware program that asks you to allow/deny registry changes (Spybot's Tea Timer, for example). If so, you may have denied something critical to Yahoo working. Easy way around that is to uninstall the offending program, install Yahoo, then reinstall the offending program.
e) You have a bad stick of RAM. Download Memtest 86 (Google for it), burn the resulting ISO to a CD, then restart your computer, booting from the CD.