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ICQ Problems (NO SPAM!)
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2002 12:44 pm
by KidD01
ICQ Problem, Help Required (NO SPAM!)
After a long painfull reinstall and surviving for several weeks, I have finally decide to install my ICQ. Due instability of ICQ 2001 I decided to install ICQ 2000. But sadly after I've completed the installation and try to send a message, the program stop responding. Most annoying thing is when I try to rerun the program, aparently my message was sent, and I receive a reply - but when the message window open the program stop responding again.
I then tried the ICQ 2001 and the result is the same - ICQ stop responding when the message window pop-up. This thing never happen to me before and I found this problem very frustating.
My PC currently have Win98 1st Edition installed as OS. I would appreciate any suggestions to rectify this problem.
Side Note :
@Mods : I post the topic on SYM - not on Tech Support Forum since I don't think It's related with gaming. But I'll leave the decission to you - should you prefer this topic on Tech Forum anyway
@Weasel : Sorry for not replying your message, matey. As U can see I've got more probs on my PC again
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2002 3:22 pm
by Georgi
I think there's a 2002 version of ICQ now, you could try that?
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2002 10:14 pm
by KidD01
With the current status of my ICQ, the thought of upgrading ICQ is never crossed my mind
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2002 10:19 pm
by Aegis
My advice would be to forego ICQ completly, and move to MSN. It is a much more stable instant messenger, and not as annoying as ICQ is, but thats MHO.
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2002 11:25 pm
by Obsidian
Hey Kid, it beats the heck outta mine, which crashes EXACTLY 13 seconds it connects. Thats Fricken creepy....
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2002 12:10 am
by Weasel
Re: ICQ Problem, Help Required (NO SPAM!)
Originally posted by KidD01
@Weasel : Sorry for not replying your message, matey. As U can see I've got more probs on my PC again
No problem.
Try Georgi's idea and cross your fingers.
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2002 5:00 am
by Beldin
Originally posted by Aegis
My advice would be to forego ICQ completly, and move to MSN. It is a much more stable instant messenger, and not as annoying as ICQ is, but thats MHO.
No need to choose....
Since some of my friends are using MSN, others ICQ or Yahoo I've installed "Trillian" - and it works well for me.
In
Trillian you're able to use MSN, AOL, Yahoo!, IRC and ICQ simultaneously (sp?) - AND there are NO spyware or adware plugins. It's completely free... (sorry if I sound like a commercial, but I really think it's better than each of the IM-programs is... and I've tried them all. )
No worries,
Beldin
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2002 5:08 am
by Sailor Saturn
Originally posted by Aegis
My advice would be to forego ICQ completly, and move to MSN. It is a much more stable instant messenger, and not as annoying as ICQ is, but thats MHO.
I've got MSN. MSN likes to randomly crash, even when it's not running.
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2002 8:51 am
by Aegis
Originally posted by Sailor Saturn
I've got MSN. MSN likes to randomly crash, even when it's not running.
Wow... Thats never happened to me...
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2002 10:33 am
by KidD01
@Beldin : Thanks ! I'll try and download it tonite
Out of curiousity, can it import the ICQ & Yahoo database (I mean the contact lists) ?
Comments on MSN messenger : I personally never like Micro**** product. But since most progs runs on Micro**** Windows system, I'm stuck with Win 98 1st edition, why not the Win98 SE ? Because I've tried it and when apply the shut down patch it's not working
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2002 10:48 am
by Beldin
Originally posted by KidD01
@Beldin : Thanks ! I'll try and download it tonite Out of curiousity, can it import the ICQ & Yahoo database (I mean the contact lists) ?
It imported the ICQ and MSN lists without a glitch - with Yahoo I've never tried importing since I had Trillian BEFORE a friend of mine appeared with his Yahoo "adress"..
I like it mostly because you don't have to install any other IM client software/spyware...but maybe I'm just paranoid...
No worries,
Beldin
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2002 6:57 pm
by Tamerlane
Originally posted by Sailor Saturn
I've got MSN. MSN likes to randomly crash, even when it's not running.
Do you have the latest version. I must admit its a bit like the lottery. The old one works fine, then you upgrade to a shocking one that just keeps crashing. The next version then works fine and the cycle continues.
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2002 3:20 am
by KidD01
BAH forget those ugly MSN thingy get Thrillian ! It's not advertisement but since I've got it, all is too easy now