MSN instant messenger

[leigh47]

I used to use this occasionaly, but for months now it will not work!!! I have tried to send email andonly get an error notice.
"The host 'AOL' could not be found. Please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Account: 'AOL', Server: 'AOL', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 11001, Error Number: 0x800CCC0D"
Can anyone tell me why and how to fix it?

[Bazza2764]

Leigh, Aol spoofs your ip address everytime you open a page, have you tried logging on to hotmail through internet explorer? also if you dont use a hotmail address for 60 days the account is automatically cancelled. just a thought.