Windows messenger proxy settings

[Mike]

I have ticked the box: I use a proxy server.
Type: HTTP Proxy
Server: I enter the correct address & port:

The User ID: & password: boxs are greyed out.
I can't enter a User ID: or Password:

I have installed the latest updates.

Cheers Mike

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Mike,

Unfortunately in order to use a login/password on a HTTP proxy in Messenger, you'll need to
use MSN Messenger as opposed to Windows Messenger:
http://messenger.msn.com/Download
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com