Leave the NGs for a few hours...

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....and I get over 1,000 unread in xpgeneral alone - EEK!!!!

Will

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Jack,

I think you will find the reduction in posts to the Win Me and other NGs,
including XP, is more due to the introduction of the need to logon to the
web interface to the newsgroups using a passport than that users have
suddenly moved to XP. The day that happened postings from the CDO
interface dropped by 60% or so and have never recovered. The XP
newsgroups have also seen a reduction in postings from the web interface.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mike.maltby@gmail.com

Jack E Martinelli <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote:

> Well, that is one of the reasonable explanations for why we are
> seeing so few posts recently in the WinME groups.
> The migration from Win9X to XP will improve the internet community's
> security, .. and the robustness of the individual user's OS. Giving
> up the older hardware can be difficult if only for sentimental
> reasons, though.

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If I remember correctly it happened about October last year, because I
made a remark to you when I came back from holiday, thought everyone had
stopped talking to me <vbg>
Joan

Mike M wrote:
> Jack,
>
> I think you will find the reduction in posts to the Win Me and other
> NGs, including XP, is more due to the introduction of the need to logon
> to the web interface to the newsgroups using a passport than that users
> have suddenly moved to XP. The day that happened postings from the CDO
> interface dropped by 60% or so and have never recovered. The XP
> newsgroups have also seen a reduction in postings from the web interface.

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In a week, you'll be answering questions, Joanie ...
and Will will be telling us all what a good job you are doing.

It'll give you both something else to discuss besides Mike M and Noel and
Welsh sheep and hairy legs.
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"Joan Archer" <joanarcher@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:uKoPctWKFHA.508@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> ROFL
> And you still want me to go there <g>
> Joan
>
> Will Denny wrote:
> > ....and I get over 1,000 unread in xpgeneral alone - EEK!!!!
> >
> > Will
> >

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Microsoft are well aware of the problem Jack and appear to have no
interest in resolving the issue. Instead Microsoft would prefer to see
the end of these nntp newsgroups and would prefer if all support was via
their "communities web sites". The day that happens I depart.
--
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol

Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Jack E Martinelli <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote:

> Yes, Mike. I remember you mentioning this previously, but I didn't
> remember that the posting dropoff was 60%.
> Rather dramatic.
> If the number of users needing WinME help hasn't dramatically
> decreased, what can we do better to get them to us here? I can't
> think of anything easy, ... or cheap.

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My bad! Txs, shane.

Joan,
I've seen photos of Noel's legs so where do we see yours? I can't make it
to your pub tonite, however.
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"Shane" <arthursixpence@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:39onbrF647b78U1@individual.net...
> Wooly legs.
>
> <g>
>
>
> Shane
>
>
>
> "Joan Archer" <joanarcher@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23WH01AXKFHA.508@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > ROFL It depends who's hairy legs we are talking about <g>
> > Joan
> >
> > Jack E Martinelli wrote:
> > > In a week, you'll be answering questions, Joanie ...
> > > and Will will be telling us all what a good job you are doing.
> > >
> > > It'll give you both something else to discuss besides Mike M and Noel
> and
> > > Welsh sheep and hairy legs.
>

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<lol> No, there's too many of them around here already <g>
Joan

Shane wrote:
> Wooly legs.
>
> <g>
>
>
> Shane

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<lol> I don't blame you.
Joan

Noel Paton wrote:
> What with woolly legs, and a woolly brain - - I think I'm staying out of
> this thread!!
> <g>
>

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Harry.....with your luck, I would leave it alone!!! (VBG)

Take it to a tech rather than muck it up.....or just ignore MSN Messenger.
I took it out of here (visually at least).....but can't remember what the
two steps were.

Heather

"webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
news:ebZXnyqKFHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>
> That explains my difficulties with Msn Messenger, blocking access to OE.
But
> I think to have found a solution, only it involves going into the registry
> and that is just a bit scary to me.
> Once I've worked up the courage, I'll come back here with my results, in
> case anyone should be interested.
>
> Harry.
>
>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:%23OQf9GXKFHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > Microsoft are well aware of the problem Jack and appear to have no
> > interest in resolving the issue. Instead Microsoft would prefer to see
> > the end of these nntp newsgroups and would prefer if all support was via
> > their "communities web sites". The day that happens I depart.
> > --
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> >
> > Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > Jack E Martinelli <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Yes, Mike. I remember you mentioning this previously, but I didn't
> > > remember that the posting dropoff was 60%.
> > > Rather dramatic.
> > > If the number of users needing WinME help hasn't dramatically
> > > decreased, what can we do better to get them to us here? I can't
> > > think of anything easy, ... or cheap.
> >
>
>

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Let's keep it really simple and ask Harry if he has previously registered
with MS Passport?
And if he is going to "tinker" with the registry, does he know how to backup
it and revert, if needed?

(Mike's post about how to run SR from the command prompt goes Here ...)
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:%23WhdOmuKFHA.2936@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> What exactly are you talking about here please? Please don't take offence
> but personally I am of the opinion Harry that many of your problems are
> self inflicted due to your continued tinkering. I'm sorry to post such a
> message but I feel your post and posting history warrant it.
>
> Let me say though that I am not against tinkering. I'm sure we all do it
> however my post is prompted by your suggestion that problems you may or
> may not be having with Messenger are in some way related to the decision
> by Microsoft last October that those posting to there nntp newsgroups
> using the communities web interface need now first sign in using Passport.
> If you could explain your reasoning here then I would only be too happy to
> try and help you but I just can't see the connection.
>
> Regards,
> --
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>
> Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
>
> > That explains my difficulties with Msn Messenger, blocking access to
> > OE. But I think to have found a solution, only it involves going into
> > the registry and that is just a bit scary to me.
> > Once I've worked up the courage, I'll come back here with my results,
> > in case anyone should be interested.
>

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Heather:

Before I take it to a *Tech*, I'd rather do it myself, because that's
exactly how you learn, but right now I wouldn't dare touch the registry,
don't worry.
Thanks for your concern.

Harry.


"Heather" <figgs@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:eddyJfrKFHA.904@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Harry.....with your luck, I would leave it alone!!! (VBG)
>
> Take it to a tech rather than muck it up.....or just ignore MSN Messenger.
> I took it out of here (visually at least).....but can't remember what the
> two steps were.
>
> Heather
>
> "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> news:ebZXnyqKFHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >
> > That explains my difficulties with Msn Messenger, blocking access to OE.
> But
> > I think to have found a solution, only it involves going into the
registry
> > and that is just a bit scary to me.
> > Once I've worked up the courage, I'll come back here with my results, in
> > case anyone should be interested.
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> > "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> > news:%23OQf9GXKFHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > Microsoft are well aware of the problem Jack and appear to have no
> > > interest in resolving the issue. Instead Microsoft would prefer to
see
> > > the end of these nntp newsgroups and would prefer if all support was
via
> > > their "communities web sites". The day that happens I depart.
> > > --
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> > >
> > > Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > >
> > >
> > > Jack E Martinelli <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Yes, Mike. I remember you mentioning this previously, but I didn't
> > > > remember that the posting dropoff was 60%.
> > > > Rather dramatic.
> > > > If the number of users needing WinME help hasn't dramatically
> > > > decreased, what can we do better to get them to us here? I can't
> > > > think of anything easy, ... or cheap.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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Harry, you have two tools to backup the registry: scanreg and system
restore.
Both can be run from Windows and from a DOS boot, if necessary, to revert.
Review the info in Help & Support for more details, and then the MS KB.
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
news:u$QaPtwKFHA.3512@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>
> Plain and simple is what I like, Jack and Mike.
> I did register with Microsoft for a passport a long time ago and kept it
> active all along.
> No "tinkering" in the negative sense here, either.
> You were right on, Mike, with your sign-in requirement by Microsoft for
> NG's.
> And that's the only real (small) problem I have right now, not considering
> the thing with the "hidden" GB's, which to me is not a real problem, at
> least not right now.
> I don't plan to do anything with the registry yet, unless I am absolutely
> sure what I am doing and backing up the registry is unfamiliar to me, so
> far.
> Thank you for bearing with me and not to worry, everything is fine here,
> except for this Msn Messenger "nuisance".
>
> Harry.
>
>
> "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
> news:%23C3jSivKFHA.3640@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Let's keep it really simple and ask Harry if he has previously
registered
> > with MS Passport?
> > And if he is going to "tinker" with the registry, does he know how to
> backup
> > it and revert, if needed?
> >
> > (Mike's post about how to run SR from the command prompt goes Here ...)
> > --
> > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
> > In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > ------
> > "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> > news:%23WhdOmuKFHA.2936@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > What exactly are you talking about here please? Please don't take
> offence
> > > but personally I am of the opinion Harry that many of your problems
are
> > > self inflicted due to your continued tinkering. I'm sorry to post
such
> a
> > > message but I feel your post and posting history warrant it.
> > >
> > > Let me say though that I am not against tinkering. I'm sure we all do
> it
> > > however my post is prompted by your suggestion that problems you may
or
> > > may not be having with Messenger are in some way related to the
decision
> > > by Microsoft last October that those posting to there nntp newsgroups
> > > using the communities web interface need now first sign in using
> Passport.
> > > If you could explain your reasoning here then I would only be too
happy
> to
> > > try and help you but I just can't see the connection.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > --
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> > >
> > > Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > >
> > >
> > > webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > That explains my difficulties with Msn Messenger, blocking access to
> > > > OE. But I think to have found a solution, only it involves going
into
> > > > the registry and that is just a bit scary to me.
> > > > Once I've worked up the courage, I'll come back here with my
results,
> > > > in case anyone should be interested.
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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Jack:

I don't understand myself, why I can't recall these things when needed, but
it helps 'being stuck with the nose in it'.
Thank you for your patience.

Harry.


"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
news:ux5z2Q8KFHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Harry, you have two tools to backup the registry: scanreg and system
> restore.
> Both can be run from Windows and from a DOS boot, if necessary, to revert.
> Review the info in Help & Support for more details, and then the MS KB.
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
> In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> ------
> "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> news:u$QaPtwKFHA.3512@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >
> > Plain and simple is what I like, Jack and Mike.
> > I did register with Microsoft for a passport a long time ago and kept it
> > active all along.
> > No "tinkering" in the negative sense here, either.
> > You were right on, Mike, with your sign-in requirement by Microsoft for
> > NG's.
> > And that's the only real (small) problem I have right now, not
considering
> > the thing with the "hidden" GB's, which to me is not a real problem, at
> > least not right now.
> > I don't plan to do anything with the registry yet, unless I am
absolutely
> > sure what I am doing and backing up the registry is unfamiliar to me, so
> > far.
> > Thank you for bearing with me and not to worry, everything is fine here,
> > except for this Msn Messenger "nuisance".
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> > "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
> > news:%23C3jSivKFHA.3640@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > Let's keep it really simple and ask Harry if he has previously
> registered
> > > with MS Passport?
> > > And if he is going to "tinker" with the registry, does he know how to
> > backup
> > > it and revert, if needed?
> > >
> > > (Mike's post about how to run SR from the command prompt goes Here
....)
> > > --
> > > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> > >
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
> > > In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > > ------
> > > "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> > > news:%23WhdOmuKFHA.2936@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > > What exactly are you talking about here please? Please don't take
> > offence
> > > > but personally I am of the opinion Harry that many of your problems
> are
> > > > self inflicted due to your continued tinkering. I'm sorry to post
> such
> > a
> > > > message but I feel your post and posting history warrant it.
> > > >
> > > > Let me say though that I am not against tinkering. I'm sure we all
do
> > it
> > > > however my post is prompted by your suggestion that problems you may
> or
> > > > may not be having with Messenger are in some way related to the
> decision
> > > > by Microsoft last October that those posting to there nntp
newsgroups
> > > > using the communities web interface need now first sign in using
> > Passport.
> > > > If you could explain your reasoning here then I would only be too
> happy
> > to
> > > > try and help you but I just can't see the connection.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > --
> > > >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > > In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> > > >
> > > > Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > That explains my difficulties with Msn Messenger, blocking access
to
> > > > > OE. But I think to have found a solution, only it involves going
> into
> > > > > the registry and that is just a bit scary to me.
> > > > > Once I've worked up the courage, I'll come back here with my
> results,
> > > > > in case anyone should be interested.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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"Heather" <figgs@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
newsiBS$M%23KFHA.1096@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> When we were in Scotland, Bob told us about the huge pyres of burning
> livestock near Dumfries......not to mention that Cumberland was hit hard.
I
> believe the Dumfries ones were (like many) a safeguard.
>
> And here we are in Canada with one confirmed case of BSE and the Yanks
> closed their borders to our beef (2 years ago?). Call it 'competition',
not
> a danger of infection.

I'd call it fear of self-improvement.

<gsbyeabtco!>

Shane

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Just don't forget how to get to "microsoft.public.windowsme.general", ... or
you will truly be up the creek ...
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
newsOsN289KFHA.2640@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>
> Jack:
>
> I don't understand myself, why I can't recall these things when needed,
but
> it helps 'being stuck with the nose in it'.
> Thank you for your patience.
>
> Harry.
>
>
> "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
> news:ux5z2Q8KFHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > Harry, you have two tools to backup the registry: scanreg and system
> > restore.
> > Both can be run from Windows and from a DOS boot, if necessary, to
revert.
> > Review the info in Help & Support for more details, and then the MS KB.
> > --
> > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
> > In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > ------
> > "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> > news:u$QaPtwKFHA.3512@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > >
> > > Plain and simple is what I like, Jack and Mike.
> > > I did register with Microsoft for a passport a long time ago and kept
it
> > > active all along.
> > > No "tinkering" in the negative sense here, either.
> > > You were right on, Mike, with your sign-in requirement by Microsoft
for
> > > NG's.
> > > And that's the only real (small) problem I have right now, not
> considering
> > > the thing with the "hidden" GB's, which to me is not a real problem,
at
> > > least not right now.
> > > I don't plan to do anything with the registry yet, unless I am
> absolutely
> > > sure what I am doing and backing up the registry is unfamiliar to me,
so
> > > far.
> > > Thank you for bearing with me and not to worry, everything is fine
here,
> > > except for this Msn Messenger "nuisance".
> > >
> > > Harry.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
> > > news:%23C3jSivKFHA.3640@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > Let's keep it really simple and ask Harry if he has previously
> > registered
> > > > with MS Passport?
> > > > And if he is going to "tinker" with the registry, does he know how
to
> > > backup
> > > > it and revert, if needed?
> > > >
> > > > (Mike's post about how to run SR from the command prompt goes Here
> ...)
> > > > --
> > > > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > > > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> > > >
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
> > > > In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> > > >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > > > ------
> > > > "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> > > > news:%23WhdOmuKFHA.2936@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > > > What exactly are you talking about here please? Please don't take
> > > offence
> > > > > but personally I am of the opinion Harry that many of your
problems
> > are
> > > > > self inflicted due to your continued tinkering. I'm sorry to post
> > such
> > > a
> > > > > message but I feel your post and posting history warrant it.
> > > > >
> > > > > Let me say though that I am not against tinkering. I'm sure we
all
> do
> > > it
> > > > > however my post is prompted by your suggestion that problems you
may
> > or
> > > > > may not be having with Messenger are in some way related to the
> > decision
> > > > > by Microsoft last October that those posting to there nntp
> newsgroups
> > > > > using the communities web interface need now first sign in using
> > > Passport.
> > > > > If you could explain your reasoning here then I would only be too
> > happy
> > > to
> > > > > try and help you but I just can't see the connection.
> > > > >
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > --
> > > > >
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > > > In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> > > > >
> > > > > Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> > > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > That explains my difficulties with Msn Messenger, blocking
access
> to
> > > > > > OE. But I think to have found a solution, only it involves going
> > into
> > > > > > the registry and that is just a bit scary to me.
> > > > > > Once I've worked up the courage, I'll come back here with my
> > results,
> > > > > > in case anyone should be interested.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsme.general (More info?)

Jack:

How many things you know go against the stream besides the salmon?
Everything else is floating downstream, including the "stuff" in
your "up the creek" sample, to which I <BTW> don't feel related to. You
don't mind my objection, do you?

Harry, old and sometimes must be like a salmon.


"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
news:%23PEQRs$KFHA.572@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Just don't forget how to get to "microsoft.public.windowsme.general", ...
or
> you will truly be up the creek ...
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
> In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> ------
> "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> newsOsN289KFHA.2640@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >
> > Jack:
> >
> > I don't understand myself, why I can't recall these things when needed,
> but
> > it helps 'being stuck with the nose in it'.
> > Thank you for your patience.
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> > "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
> > news:ux5z2Q8KFHA.1308@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > Harry, you have two tools to backup the registry: scanreg and system
> > > restore.
> > > Both can be run from Windows and from a DOS boot, if necessary, to
> revert.
> > > Review the info in Help & Support for more details, and then the MS
KB.
> > > --
> > > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> > >
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
> > > In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > > ------
> > > "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> > > news:u$QaPtwKFHA.3512@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > >
> > > > Plain and simple is what I like, Jack and Mike.
> > > > I did register with Microsoft for a passport a long time ago and
kept
> it
> > > > active all along.
> > > > No "tinkering" in the negative sense here, either.
> > > > You were right on, Mike, with your sign-in requirement by Microsoft
> for
> > > > NG's.
> > > > And that's the only real (small) problem I have right now, not
> > considering
> > > > the thing with the "hidden" GB's, which to me is not a real problem,
> at
> > > > least not right now.
> > > > I don't plan to do anything with the registry yet, unless I am
> > absolutely
> > > > sure what I am doing and backing up the registry is unfamiliar to
me,
> so
> > > > far.
> > > > Thank you for bearing with me and not to worry, everything is fine
> here,
> > > > except for this Msn Messenger "nuisance".
> > > >
> > > > Harry.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in
message
> > > > news:%23C3jSivKFHA.3640@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Let's keep it really simple and ask Harry if he has previously
> > > registered
> > > > > with MS Passport?
> > > > > And if he is going to "tinker" with the registry, does he know how
> to
> > > > backup
> > > > > it and revert, if needed?
> > > > >
> > > > > (Mike's post about how to run SR from the command prompt goes Here
> > ...)
> > > > > --
> > > > > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > > > > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] fault.aspx
> > > > > In Memorium: Alex Nichol
> > > > >
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > > > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > > > > ------
> > > > > "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> > > > > news:%23WhdOmuKFHA.2936@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > What exactly are you talking about here please? Please don't
take
> > > > offence
> > > > > > but personally I am of the opinion Harry that many of your
> problems
> > > are
> > > > > > self inflicted due to your continued tinkering. I'm sorry to
post
> > > such
> > > > a
> > > > > > message but I feel your post and posting history warrant it.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Let me say though that I am not against tinkering. I'm sure we
> all
> > do
> > > > it
> > > > > > however my post is prompted by your suggestion that problems you
> may
> > > or
> > > > > > may not be having with Messenger are in some way related to the
> > > decision
> > > > > > by Microsoft last October that those posting to there nntp
> > newsgroups
> > > > > > using the communities web interface need now first sign in using
> > > > Passport.
> > > > > > If you could explain your reasoning here then I would only be
too
> > > happy
> > > > to
> > > > > > try and help you but I just can't see the connection.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Regards,
> > > > > > --
> > > > > >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
> > > > > > In memory of a very dear friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> > > > > > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > That explains my difficulties with Msn Messenger, blocking
> access
> > to
> > > > > > > OE. But I think to have found a solution, only it involves
going
> > > into
> > > > > > > the registry and that is just a bit scary to me.
> > > > > > > Once I've worked up the courage, I'll come back here with my
> > > results,
> > > > > > > in case anyone should be interested.
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>