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downloading msn

ping_2
ping_2 Posts: 88 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Hi all,
Have just purchased a new laptop and have been trying to download MSN, however when downloading it says Ihave to be connected to the internet, which i have been. Have disconnected and reconnected several times but no difference. Can anyone make any suggestions please?:confused:
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  • cfbc
    cfbc Posts: 292 Forumite
    How are you connected to the internet? And, can you view other internet sites?

    ;)

    Also, are you trying to download from MSN main site here?
  • ping_2
    ping_2 Posts: 88 Forumite
    am definately connected to the internat as have my home page running in the background.
    Have been trying to download from the main site, am going to try again.
    thanks
  • cfbc
    cfbc Posts: 292 Forumite
    ping wrote: »
    am definately connected to the internat as have my home page running in the background.
    Have been trying to download from the main site, am going to try again.
    thanks

    Have you been to otehr sites rather than your homepage? That could simply be your internet cache?

    Wish you luck and let us know how you get on. :beer:
  • BexTech
    BexTech Posts: 4,772 Forumite
    Try: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Chat/Instant-Messaging/MSN-Messenger-8.shtml

    I know the WLInstaller can bring up the error you are getting.

    This is version 8.5, not sure if you want version 9.
    It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!
    (OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)
  • madforIT
    madforIT Posts: 288 Forumite
    why bother installing just use meebo,you can get an addon for firefox so it works in your browser
    Chelski wherever you may be
    it wont be wembley
  • cfbc
    cfbc Posts: 292 Forumite
    BexTech wrote: »
    This is version 8.5, not sure if you want version 9.

    Is version 9 out? :D Mine hasn't updated, still at version 8.5 whatever it is... :rolleyes: :D
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    madforIT wrote: »
    why bother installing just use meebo,you can get an addon for firefox so it works in your browser

    I always question how safe it is to use things of that nature. Id hazard a guess the hackers would try to hack that over the standard programs.
    :idea:
  • cfbc
    cfbc Posts: 292 Forumite
    aliEnRIK wrote: »
    I always question how safe it is to use things of that nature. Id hazard a guess the hackers would try to hack that over the standard programs.

    I agree, however each to their own... ;):D
  • sunshine54
    sunshine54 Posts: 400 Forumite
    have you downloaded msn but it won't connect or
    can't you download the program at all?
  • ping_2
    ping_2 Posts: 88 Forumite
    Hi all thanks for the replies.
    Yes i can go to other sites with no problems.
    I get part way through running the download and it suddenly says i'm off line when i'm not..
    Will try and download version 9 now.
    thanks again
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