MSN Icons not showing in Outlook mails

[Joe Bloggs]

This morning I updated Office 2003 as per the update on "Updates" site, and
I ran the Java installation as hover buttons were not displaying on web
page, all this is now sorted and ok. (I'm running XP with SP2).

However, when in Outlook 2003 and reading an incoming mail the e-mail
address in "from" box used to display a green "MSN" icon beside the name.
These have now vanished, all I get is a grey circle. It's just annoying to
see it, I guess something I did has caused it to change.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

they replaces the little man icon with the circles. if the person is signed
on MSN, it'll be green, red if they are on you list but not signed on.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Yes, I now see grey circles. How do I get the green and red man icons back?

Thanks

they replaces the little man icon with the circles. if the person is
signed on MSN, it'll be green, red if they are on you list but not signed
on.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/

This morning I updated Office 2003 as per the update on "Updates" site,
and I ran the Java installation as hover buttons were not displaying on
web page, all this is now sorted and ok. (I'm running XP with SP2).

However, when in Outlook 2003 and reading an incoming mail the e-mail
address in "from" box used to display a green "MSN" icon beside the name.
These have now vanished, all I get is a grey circle. It's just annoying
to see it, I guess something I did has caused it to change.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

you need to log into MSN and have the user on your list. You may need the
right version of messenger too... I know it works with windows messenger
4.7 and one of the newest MSN's, but that system is not online to check the
build #.

--

Yes, I now see grey circles. How do I get the green and red man icons
back?

Thanks

they replaces the little man icon with the circles. if the person is
signed on MSN, it'll be green, red if they are on you list but not signed
on.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/

This morning I updated Office 2003 as per the update on "Updates" site,
and I ran the Java installation as hover buttons were not displaying on
web page, all this is now sorted and ok. (I'm running XP with SP2).

However, when in Outlook 2003 and reading an incoming mail the e-mail
address in "from" box used to display a green "MSN" icon beside the
name. These have now vanished, all I get is a grey circle. It's just
annoying to see it, I guess something I did has caused it to change.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Diane

Thanks for your help. I have brand new v7.5 of messenger. I'm just guessing
that the Java I needed on PC has somehow replaced the MSM "men" icons? I
don't like these circles! The little men looked cool!

Thanks

you need to log into MSN and have the user on your list. You may need the
right version of messenger too... I know it works with windows messenger
4.7 and one of the newest MSN's, but that system is not online to check
the build #.

--

Yes, I now see grey circles. How do I get the green and red man icons
back?

Thanks

they replaces the little man icon with the circles. if the person is
signed on MSN, it'll be green, red if they are on you list but not
signed on.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






This morning I updated Office 2003 as per the update on "Updates" site,
and I ran the Java installation as hover buttons were not displaying on
web page, all this is now sorted and ok. (I'm running XP with SP2).

However, when in Outlook 2003 and reading an incoming mail the e-mail
address in "from" box used to display a green "MSN" icon beside the
name. These have now vanished, all I get is a grey circle. It's just
annoying to see it, I guess something I did has caused it to change.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

I didn't think it had anything to do with java - they just wanted more
professional looking icons for the corporate users. It is working for me
with build 7.5.0244 build - contacts who are logged on have a green ball.
It's a pinkish ball for those who aren't logged on and gray for senders who
aren't on my contact list.

--

Diane

Thanks for your help. I have brand new v7.5 of messenger. I'm just
guessing that the Java I needed on PC has somehow replaced the MSM "men"
icons? I don't like these circles! The little men looked cool!

Thanks

you need to log into MSN and have the user on your list. You may need the
right version of messenger too... I know it works with windows messenger
4.7 and one of the newest MSN's, but that system is not online to check
the build #.

--

Yes, I now see grey circles. How do I get the green and red man icons
back?

Thanks


they replaces the little man icon with the circles. if the person is
signed on MSN, it'll be green, red if they are on you list but not
signed on.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






This morning I updated Office 2003 as per the update on "Updates"
site, and I ran the Java installation as hover buttons were not
displaying on web page, all this is now sorted and ok. (I'm running XP
with SP2).

However, when in Outlook 2003 and reading an incoming mail the e-mail
address in "from" box used to display a green "MSN" icon beside the
name. These have now vanished, all I get is a grey circle. It's just
annoying to see it, I guess something I did has caused it to change.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Joe Bloggs]

OK, thanks for your help.

I didn't think it had anything to do with java - they just wanted more
professional looking icons for the corporate users. It is working for me
with build 7.5.0244 build - contacts who are logged on have a green ball.
It's a pinkish ball for those who aren't logged on and gray for senders who
aren't on my contact list.

--

Diane

Thanks for your help. I have brand new v7.5 of messenger. I'm just
guessing that the Java I needed on PC has somehow replaced the MSM "men"
icons? I don't like these circles! The little men looked cool!

Thanks

you need to log into MSN and have the user on your list. You may need
the right version of messenger too... I know it works with windows
messenger 4.7 and one of the newest MSN's, but that system is not online
to check the build #.

--

Yes, I now see grey circles. How do I get the green and red man icons
back?

Thanks


they replaces the little man icon with the circles. if the person is
signed on MSN, it'll be green, red if they are on you list but not
signed on.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






This morning I updated Office 2003 as per the update on "Updates"
site, and I ran the Java installation as hover buttons were not
displaying on web page, all this is now sorted and ok. (I'm running
XP with SP2).

However, when in Outlook 2003 and reading an incoming mail the e-mail
address in "from" box used to display a green "MSN" icon beside the
name. These have now vanished, all I get is a grey circle. It's just
annoying to see it, I guess something I did has caused it to change.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Guest]

Office Communicator changed also when Office 2003 SP2 is installed as well.
My Outlook 2003 had the little men icons until then as well. Sharepoint is
crazy you will actually see both. I think there is an update for Sharepoint
as well to make the icons consistent for that application as well.

OK, thanks for your help.

I didn't think it had anything to do with java - they just wanted more
professional looking icons for the corporate users. It is working for me
with build 7.5.0244 build - contacts who are logged on have a green ball.
It's a pinkish ball for those who aren't logged on and gray for senders who
aren't on my contact list.

--

Diane

Thanks for your help. I have brand new v7.5 of messenger. I'm just
guessing that the Java I needed on PC has somehow replaced the MSM "men"
icons? I don't like these circles! The little men looked cool!

Thanks



you need to log into MSN and have the user on your list. You may need
the right version of messenger too... I know it works with windows
messenger 4.7 and one of the newest MSN's, but that system is not online
to check the build #.

--

Yes, I now see grey circles. How do I get the green and red man icons
back?

Thanks


they replaces the little man icon with the circles. if the person is
signed on MSN, it'll be green, red if they are on you list but not
signed on.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)

Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/






This morning I updated Office 2003 as per the update on "Updates"
site, and I ran the Java installation as hover buttons were not
displaying on web page, all this is now sorted and ok. (I'm running
XP with SP2).

However, when in Outlook 2003 and reading an incoming mail the e-mail
address in "from" box used to display a green "MSN" icon beside the
name. These have now vanished, all I get is a grey circle. It's just
annoying to see it, I guess something I did has caused it to change.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks