msn explorer- problem

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for some unknown reason i cannot open msn explorerr today.
i click on the sign on icon , the butterfly goes into motion, and after about 5/6 attempts , a window opens saayin unable to connect , there may be a problem with our service or your internet connection.
i am really concerned about this as my e-mail is with hotmail and i need to access it.

rabialiones

still no luck
please help!!!!!!!!!!!!

Browntoa

re download from here

http://downloads.zdnet.co.uk/0,39025604,39052645s,00.htm

by the way you Cannot ue the latest version of MSN messenger with this...maybe that was the problem

rabialiones

i am not trying to use msn messenger, just the normal msn i always use for email etc.
its been fine till now.
the only changes i made to my computer was downloading avast, but that was a few days ago.
msn has not been loading since yesterday.
btw the link you have given above, shall i just click and download it?
thanks, you have come to my rescue again
have you any idea how long it should take to download . i do not have broadband.
shall i delete the current msn i have on my computer?

Browntoa

it's 6 meg i'm afraid ...20 mins or so ?? (I've been on broadband so long i can't remember)

just let it over write....

you do realise you can use MSN messenger to do the same thing ??

just log on using your hotmail id and password and collect your emails.....use Internet explorer to surf...save the download time !

Browntoa

or use this to log on

http://webmessenger.msn.com/

rabialiones

i have tried the above link, however after typing in my user name and password.
the window goes blank.
a padlock icon appears at the bottom right hand corner of my screen next to the internet icon.
i also cannot sign on to ebay. i constantly get the web page unavailable screen.

i can get to the ebay site and view items, i just cannot sign in

Browntoa

you got a pop-up blocker ?? google or yahoo toolbar ?? that may be doing it

other wise look under "Tools" then "Internet options" on Internet Explorer, then click on privacy..

should be on Medium ..try taking it down a notch and see if you can log on

rabialiones

have tried lower notch, still no success.
i have yahoo on my toolbar, the popup blocker is now off, but i still cannot log on.
could the avast have anything to do with it?