Microsoft Messenger Problem

Hi,
I know this isn't technically an Apple problem, but I have a problem with Microsoft Messenger for Mac, and I can't think of a better forum to post it on...
Messenger used to work fine on my iMac. But then I decided to change my Windows Live ID, so that my account used a different e-mail address. Now, when I log into Microsoft Messenger on my iMac, using this new address, I log in and everything appears to be fine. BUT...
- All of my contacts appear to be offline, even when they aren't
- I can't contact any of my contacts, and they can't contact me
- My Display Picture keeps reverting back to my iMac's Account Picture, every time I restart Microsoft Messenger
Has anyone else heard of or had a similar problem? What can I do? Is Microsoft Messenger now completely messed up on my iMac with no way of getting it working again?

*"I can't think of a better forum to post it on..."*
Why not Microsoft's Mac discussions?
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/community/community.aspx?pid=newsgroups

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