Msn messenger on macbook

I have just bought my first macbook and have found it very easy to use, but cannot get msn messenger working at all....it will download but when I try to open it , it is in text format only and just looks like letters and symbols ????????? how do i get it running like it did on windows xp ???? HELP !

hi it it not working for you because you downloaded the windows version heres the link to the mac version:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/email_chat/messengerformac.html
also if you want to be able to video chat i suggest you use aMSN or mercury.

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I've not bothered with MSN for my MacBook because as you identified it's not universal yet. I use Adium like you on it and find it a good substitue for MSN.
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Welcome To The Apple Discussion Pages.
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Hi,
To extract the contents of the .bin-file, you should download Stuffit Expander. Install Stuffit, run it and try to double-click the bin-file. Normally it'll extract its contents (in this case, probably an installer for Messenger).
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I am currently experiencing major problems logging onto msn messenger at home. The funny thing about my problem is that msn works fine using other wireless connections. I have called up my internet provider (tiscali), apple technical support, and belkin (the company that makes my wireless router). No such luck yet. Apparently I have managed to figure out that it isn't that program that is at fault, nor is my computer. I can log in fine with other wireless networks (e.g. school library). The tricky thing is that it isn't the fault of my internet provider. There is no problem in me surfing the web (logging into hotmail to check my email)and using internet wirelessly in the house. I downloaded adiumx, amsn, fire, and msn messenger for macs. none of the will allow me to sign in with any user name ending with @hotmail.com from what i have concluded.
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re-hello,
try to reset pram. (this resets some memory which is used to keep your specific settings).
for this:
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
5. Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
6.Release the keys.
(see here Shut down the computer.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command, Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys. You must press this key combination before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys.
(see also here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238)
please, report back
thomas

Webcam and MSN messenger

I have a MacBook Aluminium version with latest OS software.
When using webcam (icam) on MSN messenger through both aMSN and Mercury applications why is the invited contact only able to see a blank screen even though they have accepted my invitation and it is showing as connected.
I have a BT Home Hub 2 and connect through this wirelessly, my daughter can view my webcam when i invite her however she is sharing the same wireless connection through the BT Homehub.

gordon bt wrote:
I have a MacBook Aluminium version with latest OS software.
When using webcam (icam) on MSN messenger through both aMSN and Mercury applications why is the invited contact only able to see a blank screen even though they have accepted my invitation and it is showing as connected.
I have a BT Home Hub 2 and connect through this wirelessly, my daughter can view my webcam when i invite her however she is sharing the same wireless connection through the BT Homehub.
Welcome to Discussions, gordon bt
I am unfamiliar with "icam", but, until you get help from someone with more BT experience, you might consider the following.
If you have ever made successful connection with this contact, you need to check whatever changed since things worked properly.
I don't know how to fix BT problems, but, in the USA, the thing that usually sorts such trouble for me is to merely shut down everything, wait about a minute, and then restart my modem. When the modem's self-test is complete, I restart my router and let its self-test run to completion. Finally, I restart my Mac and try the connection again. Barring internet or ISP problems, things are working again.
If your contact has the same problem with others, too, the problem is likely at his end. He should test.
If with YOU only, as suggested at http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9544011
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Questions about BT service, connections, or setup should be directed to BT. However, you can use a test site like http://www.speedtest.net to verify whether you are getting the promised broadband performance.
I have also posted this info at your newest post on this same issue at
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10040799
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microsoft messsenger (msn) is unable to login (same apply to adium or any other if try to connect to messenger.hotmail.com 1863).
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Hi I have similar problems.
When connected to my home network Messenger 6.3 and 7.0 connect fine using both the Wifi and the Ethernet port.
However when connected to the office network the connection times out.
Moreover I also use Jbuddy messenger Pro, same problem works at home doen't work at the office.
At the office a pac file is used for the proxy settings.
When connect to the office network using Parallels (Windows XP) and MSN Messenger 4.7 in XP connection is ok.
Here cut-out from the log file.
Log at home:
2008/05/08 21:35:57.479 Windows Live LOGON STARTED: USER = {sjack.kamminga}
2008/05/08 21:35:57.505 >-->> VER 1 MSNP14 MSNP13 CVR0
2008/05/08 21:35:57.606 Connecting to 207.46.110.65 (port 1863)
2008/05/08 21:35:59.285 <<--< VER 1 MSNP14 MSNP13 CVR0
2008/05/08 21:35:59.286 >-->> CVR 2 0x0409 mac 10.5.2 i386 macmsgs 7.0.0 macmsgs [email protected]
2008/05/08 21:35:59.787 <<--< CVR 2 6.0.3 6.0.3 6.0.3 <a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://">http://msgruser.dlservice.microsoft.com/download/A/A/F/AAF18D7D- C584-4DBB-9893-331EC0732DF0/Messenger.bin http://messenger.msn.com
2008/05/08 21:35:59.788 >-->> USR 3 TWN I [email protected]
.......... {Cut off}
Log at the office:
2008/05/09 11:06:23.875 Windows Live LOGON STARTED: USER = {sjack.kamminga}
2008/05/09 11:06:24.004 >-->> VER 1 MSNP14 MSNP13 CVR0
2008/05/09 11:06:24.105 Connecting to 207.46.110.65 (port 1863)
2008/05/09 11:06:54.221 Network thread got exception -128
2008/05/09 11:06:54.323 >-->> VER 2 MSNP14 MSNP13 CVR0
2008/05/09 11:07:04.457 Connecting to messenger.hotmail.com (port 1863)
2008/05/09 11:07:24.381 Network thread got exception -128
2008/05/09 11:07:24.382 >-->> VER 3 MSNP14 MSNP13 CVR0
2008/05/09 11:07:24.382 Connecting to messenger.hotmail.com (port 1863)
2008/05/09 11:07:24.382 Network thread got exception -128
2008/05/09 11:07:24.382 >-->> VER 4 MSNP14 MSNP13 CVR0
2008/05/09 11:07:25.447 Connecting to messenger.hotmail.com (port 1863)
2008/05/09 11:07:25.447 Network thread got exception -128
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