I am looking for proof both ways as to is MSN Messenger a security risk.
The boss seems to think so and wants it banished from the network, but I think
its a valuable communication tool.  I need to be able to secure our network and
prove that it is not a security risk.  I don't even ...

I had a pop up meesage saying"
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-043
Buffer overun in Messenger service could allow code
execution (828035)

I've been trying to get Video IM working for sometime, I
even bought a new router that was PnP friendly, but it
seems the firewall part is not.  I've disabled the
firewall, but still no joy.  Any suggestions?

My Messenger program has a habit of constantly changing
me to 'online' status from 'away' status or even 'appear
offline'.
Anyone know how to fix this?

I have recently downloaded from this site a small
programme so that my MSN does not remember the dropdown
list of user names. This was useful for a computer which
is shared. The file has been entered into the registry. I

I want to use my videocamera for webcam.
When connecting a device to the usb port windows XP gives
normally 1x a " ding-dong" sound.
When i connect my videocamera (JVC GR-D70E)to the USB

Much as "Kolin Tregaskes" states below, MSN Messenger
completely ingnores the UNCHECKED "Run This Program When
Windows Starts" box.
It does this on all three of my XP machines, one XP Pro

Help!!!
I'm running windows messneger 4.7, and can't seem to turn
it off.  I un-clicked the box "run on start up", but it
still seems to load and sign me in automatically on start

My problem is that I can not get a voice connection to
anyone through messenger. Also my download speeds are
very slow or sometimes i can't download.
This happens with various people at various times of the

Hello
I thought it was me. It obviosly isn't as there are ninety
pages of queries about messenger 6.1. I have the same
problems as most postings to this group seem to have. A

When i sign into messenger (version 6.1) it starts but
then immediately minimizes to the msn icon in my system
tray. then when i run my mouse on it to open it again the
icon disappears and i go offline. people are unable to

My internet is working fine but my msn messenger is
not..  it was working fine yesterday but today will not
sign in.  i get a message saying that their service might
be down or my internet connection may not b connected but

Im having a problem with messenger. This is what appears
at my screen every hour or so.
Layered hidden window: msmsgs.exe - application error
The instruction at "0x10001240" referenced memory

Is there a registry hack which allows me to appear offline when I logon?
Thanks.
Alex L.

A common problem as I've seen...
The Cam doesn't work, when I execute the wizard it is
well recognized and all the procedures go well, but when
I open the Cam settings under the Messenger Menu Settings