yahoo messenger

[wendilla]

Iam already on msn messaging. Is it possible to be on yahoo messenger as well.I have downloaded the yahoo messenger but it wont let me sign in.what i mean is can I run both i dont mean at same time. thanks for any replies

[Goodsoulette]

I have both and run them both at the same time. maybe you havent signed up for yahoo properly

[wendilla]

ok thanks for that i will uninstall it and try again

[wendilla]

right i uninstalled it and downloaded again. Everything goes through ok right to the end where it says sign in then it says we were not able to sign you in.I already have a yahoo id. any further ideas why thanks

[lady_p_gold]

Well they should run together fine... I can only suggest you start all over again with a new identity on yahoo messenger and see if that works. Are you sure you are using the correct password ???

[khana]

Alternatively why not try Trillian (http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/) which allows you to use Yahoo Messenger and MSN Messenger at the same time.

[wendilla]

i have tried signing in with new id that still does not work yes using correct password thanks.

[Goodsoulette]

have you activated your yahoo id, check your spam/junk mail for an email

[wendilla]

thanks for your reply I already have a yahoo id for emails so I DONT

[wendilla]

thanks for reply i dont think that would be the problem as i already have a yahoo id for emails

[lady_p_gold]

I think what goodsoulette was meaning is to check and see if you can get into the e mail that comes with the identity you cannot get into, to see if you can get into that as that would show that the id is in fact operational.

[wendilla]

to lady_p_gold thanks for your reply yes i can access my yahoo mail no problem i get right through to where you sign in and still says we were not able to sign you in. i am waiting for my son to come over then i will post back on here when i find problem to help anyone else that comes across this thanks again

[wendilla]

i have just gone through the whole process again says congratulations on installing yahoo messenger ect. then when i go to sign in comes up the same saying we are unable to sign you in.obvious something i am not doing right. will wait now till my son sees this.thanks to all

[wendilla]

started again uninstalled and installed with new id now get to sign in messenger wont open. I have no problems on msn. any more ideas from anyone appreciated

[halfadaily]

Hi wendilla, I've copied this from the Yahoo help section...........

Why doesn't my password work?
There are several reasons you may be getting the "Invalid Password" error message:


Set your CAPS LOCK key correctly. Passwords are case sensitive, (meaning that "PASSWORD," "PaSsWoRd," and "password" are not equivalent), so be sure to keep this in mind when entering your password.

Do not add the "@yahoo.co.uk" to your ID when signing in.

Wait up to 24 hours. If you recently requested a new password, this will allow your account to update.

Delete your cookie files. A cookie is a small piece of information stored by your browser that helps identify you. If your cookie is not being accepted correctly, you will be logged out of your account as soon as you move to a different page. This may be blocking your current ability to log in or stay logged in.
To delete your cookies, close all browser windows, find the "cookies" directory, and delete the cookie files inside. As always, make sure that you have selected the proper files before deleting.


Clear your browser's cache. At times it's necessary to clear your browser's cache. The cache is the memory your browser uses to store content of the web pages that you visit. Storing that content lets your browser load those same pages more quickly the next time you visit them.
If you're still having problems, please request a new password. Once you receive your new password, you can change it.

Hope this is of some help

Richard

[wendilla]

thanks for this imfo and when my son comes over i shall let him read this sounds as if this might be my problem but i am not going to attempt it as i just know basic workings thanks again