Windows Live Messenger 2009 – CRAP! – Part 2

Here’s an update on my WLM problem. As you know I’ve downgraded to WLM 8.0 and it was working fine. I was relieved, disconnected the Internet and took a break. Made a phone call and I was back on my laptop again.

Reconnected the Internet and @(&*^@*($^@*&$@*($@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The freaking problem came back!!!!!!!!


Tried the MSN troubleshooting tool = key ports failed...what the hell is a keyport?!?!


Clicked repair...but was given with useless links...


Anyway, this is what I’ve done so far,

Click Start, then Run, and enter the following:

regsvr32 softpub.dll

regsvr32 wintrust.dll

regsvr32 initpki.dll

Off my Windows firewall and antivirus (Kaspersky Anti Virus 7.0)

Checked system time and date

All the above won’t work! I finally reinstalled WLM 8.0 again and now I’m able to sign in. This wouldn’t be good if I have to keep reinstalling the WLM every time I reconnect my Internet connection so I had to think harder to solve this problem.

I’ve rechecked my Kaspersky AV, added C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe to the trusted zone and unchecked "used proxy server" on Kaspersky settings. Redialed Internet and it seems to be working. Tested it again this morning and it was still OK. WLM in office is working too.

Conclusion?
I have no freaking idea, high chances that it could be our beloved Streamyx service (ISP) and I sure hope that I won’t need to go through this shit again.

Windows Live Messenger 2009 – CRAP! - Part 1

I was very happy with MSN 8.0 until one day it started prompting me to upgrade to the latest 2009 version. I was hesitating initially but I ended up clicking the “upgrade” button because it was really annoying.

Everything was working fine until 30 minutes ago; I couldn’t sign in to my MSN! From the MSN troubleshooting tool it says that a firewall or the proxy setting is incorrect. It gives an error code of 8100306. My cousin had the same error a week ago and it seems that there is nothing you could do to solve it. Off the Windows firewall or even stopping the antivirus. I just can’t find any solution! I’ve googled on it but nothing seems to work. I ended up downloading the older version of MSN and reinstalling it. Restarted the computer, VIOLA!!! I’m connected!

Blardy piece of shit…I know it doesn’t exactly solve the problem but two incidents in a row with the new 2009 version?! I think I’d just stay with the old one for now. So to you guys out there who are having similar problem, uninstall the damn thing and revert back to 8.0. I can't guarantee a confirm fix but I hope it helps.

Additional notes: to uninstall WLM 2009, go to your Add or Remove Programs and double click on “Windows Live Essentials”. Check “Messenger” and just follow the regular steps. (this applies only to Windows XP...not sure about Vista)

Old Memories...

I had other topics that I initially wanted to blog about thinking that I could fill up some of my quotas for March but I guess I was just too late. Hehe.

Anyway, April fool’s day is here!!! But there isn’t much to talk about. April fool’s day was more important when I was younger. HAHA...Today seems to be a day that brings me a lot of old memories. It is also the death day of Leslie Cheung. Can you believe that it’s been 6 years since his death? This thought actually reminded me of the one major incident that I remember the most. The September 11, 2001 attack in New York, I still remember clearly I was relaxing at home at the very same place that I am sitting right now, checking on my Province in the online game Utopia. An American mate from the same kingdom in Utopia sent me a link of a news website. I thought the attack was some prank joke initially but I was kinda shocked after I saw the news on TV.

The September 11 incident did not directly or indirectly affected anything around me but it was one of the incidents that I have a strong memory on. While you enjoy the memorable song from Leslie Cheung below, I bet some of you also remember the 2 girls who were quite popular in Asia back then. Check it out!

I feel old…very old…:(

My First Quarter Marathon…

Quarter Marathon, something that is a total stranger to me until I saw the BHPetrol Orange Run 2009 link posted up by a friend in his Facebook page.

Orange Run which is an annual event on the BHPetrol calendar will be held for the fourth time this year. The Run which is scheduled on 12 April 2009 (Sunday)

I’ve never heard of a quarter marathon though, only half marathon or a full marathon. Never knew it even exist...hahaha...I’ve had a thought last year that I might want to take part in a walk, or maybe a half marathon but I was too unfit to do so. I started going to the gym middle of last year so I thought since there’s an 11km run, maybe I could give it a trial run at the treadmill and see if I’m capable of doing so.

Off I go to the gym, started off with the speed at 5.5km/h (3% gradient), took on a 10 minutes each of jog and walk interval on my first hour. With jogging at 7km/h and walking at the speed ranges from 4.5 - 5.5km/h.

I reached the 7km mark not long after my first hour and continued with only walking speed as I was already running out of breath. Increased the gradient to 6% while I was walking and catching up my breath. Then I finished off the last 2km with 8km/h at 0% gradient. Completing the whole 11km run with the time of 1hr 57minutes. Approximately 4 times slower than the world marathon record. HAHA...During my second hour walk I could feel a little pain on my left ankle but surprisingly my left knee which has been aching once in a while had no problem through the whole 11km.

The result wasn’t at all great but I’m happy that at least I could complete the whole 11km walk/run. I was totally drained after the session. I guess I could plan for a next session and see if I can improve. I’m still thinking if I should join the Orang Run 2009 but I’m contemplating since it’ll be held in just 2 weeks time.

Nice Number Plate there...

Saw this Subaru Impreza WRX STI Version 8 the other day when I was on my way to work. Could be even better if the owner was willing to wait longer for a WRX 571 plate.