windows live messenger

[buzybee]

help!
i just updated my windows live messenger programme, (shouldnt have done it now!) and now it wont let me acess it. it says my firewall is blocking it? how do i fix this?
thanks

[lector]

Go to programs and uninstall ....

or

Find someone who knows about your particular Firewall, and where to check / uncheck permissions therein

[Buenchico]

You've not stated which firewall you're using so it's impossible to provide exact instructions. Basically, you need to go into the firewalls settings and examine the log which lists blocked software. When you see the reference to Windows Live Messenger, you should follow the procedure for changing the status of the program, so that it can access the internet. This will vary with different firewalls but try right-clicking on the the reference to WLM and looking for an option to 'enable access'.

Chris