windows live messenger

[Kev_md]

anybodys help would be greatly appreciated, my son is using the above but it wont let him connect,i tried a connectivity test and the only thing that shows up is a yellow triangle with the ! symbol in it saying host files may contain entries which may interfere with name resolution,tried re-install but same thing starting to be a pain in the rusty sheriffs badge:S :S :S :S
p.s. the same symbol as the one next to the title .cheers.

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Have tried replacing the Hosts file which can be found at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

 

[Kev_md]

benclleland,sorry to be stoooooopid but how do i do that ,cheers:S

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Try this:


Here’s a very simple way to avoid commercials and pop-ups in internet explorer with no installation what so ever, or any pop-up blockers programs. All you have to do is to replace your hosts file (located in C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc) with the one that can be downloaded here.
This file consists of thousands of IP addresses of the largest advertisements companies. What this file does, without getting dirty with technical networking details, is telling your internet browser, of any kind, to present DNS error instead of the ad coming from the IP addresses on this list. After you’ll replace the file, surfing eBay, Amazon and WSJ will never be the same.



Taken from http://www.diggthis.net/avoid-spam-by-replacing-your-hosts-file/