sending files via messenger

[billius bat]

I can receive files from people whilst using MSN
Messenger but can not send any to any one else ??

is there a setting I need to change on XP ??

TA

bILL

 

[Old Geek]

What version of Messenger are you using? Are you behind a firewall? Are you
using a router? Talk to us man. Give us something to go on! The more you
give the better answer you will receive.

 

[Alex Nichol]

I can receive files from people whilst using MSN
Messenger but can not send any to any one else ??

is there a setting I need to change on XP ??

If you use a firewall, you may have to make settings there - eg in Zone
Alarm, you need to make Messenger act as a server .

If you use the system's own firewall, In Network Connections, r-click
the connection, Properties, Advanced and check the box to
turn on the firewall. At the bottom click Settings, and in that check
the two boxes for msmsgs TCP and msmsgs UDP. Then use Add to add at
least one (I suggest three) new items - I call them WMess File Transfer;
insert the name of your computer (from System - Computer name) and set
them for internal and external ports 6891 6892 and 6893, TCP