Hi memez
Try the following and see if it helps:
Clearing the TIF Cache -
Safely Delete the Temporary Internet Files
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
Cannot access Hotmail or Yahoo
Trouble logging into Hotmail
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_10.htm#hotmail
and...
Tools>Internet Options>Security>Advanced>Custom Level> change each of the
ActiveX Controls setting respectively down the list to the following:
Change the following in order:
Prompt
Disable
Disable
Prompt
Prompt
also......
Remove MSN Messenger v6.2, and if you have Yahoo Companion, uninstall it
too.
and.....
#1.-- You need to be logged on as an Administrator if running Windows XP
(have Full Rights) otherwise you will be limited to "Chat" and will not be
able to Modify/Delete/Change Files or transfer/send or receive files,
E-mails etc.
#2.-- Go To START >RUN> type in the Input window: ReGsvr32.exe softPUB.DLL "
#3.-- Change the Internet Explorer Settings: Tools>Internet
Options>Security>Setting> and set to Medium or Low...
#4.-- Uninstall MSN Messenger... Start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs>
find MS Messenger and uninstall it.
#5.-Repair Internet Explorer. Then reinstall MSN messenger... NOT the beta
v6.
#6.-- If you are using a proxy, make sure the settings are correct. If you
use LAN, then check to be sure the "Proxy server" box is Unchecked.