Chat windows aren't opening.

My AIM buddy list loads but after double clicking on a buddy, no chat window opens. When I expose though, I still get a blank spot where the chat window should be with "5 Chats" underneath it.

Hi,
In the Finder use the Go Menu > Go to Folder and enter ~/Library/Preferences
Find the com.apple.ichat.plist and the associated .lockfile
Drag them to the Trash.
Restart iChat
10:57 PM      Thursday; October 27, 2011
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