Can't receive file transfers

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Nancy

I am running Windows XP Pro and Messenger 4.7. My
internet connection is AT&T DSL.

I can transfer files out, but I can't accept files. The
transfer starts, but I get an empty file.
 
Greetings Nancy,

Due to the way Messenger receives files, any problem receiving files is most likely on the
side of the person sending (when you receive, you connect to your contact and download the
file). This is probably due to either your contact sending having a software firewall that
isn't allow Messenger to connect to the correct ports, or an UPnP enabled router and MSN
Messenger 5/6.

As well, if you continue to have problems, both you and your contact might want to try using
MSN Messenger 6 instead, which has a slightly newer file transfer protocol which can "get
around" a number of these problems and as a last resort, send the file through the Messenger
server instead:
http://messenger.msn.com/Download
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
 
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