Can't see online (microsoft messenger) contacts in outlook express address book

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Scott

Running Xp Pro. I use Windows Messenger and I've always
been able to see my online contacts in my address book in
Outlook Express. My daughter downloaded AOL without
asking and now I don't see the contacts and when I sign
into messenger and go to close out the sign in box, the
program closes. What happened???
 
Greetings Scott,

This is because AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) has "taken over" the default Messenger. To fix
this, open up AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), choose My AIM, Edit Options, Edit Preferences,
choose the Sign On/Off category on the left and uncheck 'Make AIM my default instant
messaging program'. Then click OK.

You'll then need to re-install Windows Messenger from here:
For Windows Messenger 4.7 (what came with Windows XP):
http://g.msn.com/5meen_us/121?plcid=0409

For Windows Messenger 5:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/messenger/download.asp
____________________________________________
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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