MSN Fails to Connect "Password Sent (75%)

[Cameron_Syd]

Gday,

First time Poster, Long time user etc etc.

I have a Stranger Issue, I have 4 machines in front of me (ubba nerd) and just yesterday, my main machine (OSx 10.5.3) stopped connecting with the error "Password Sent (75%) and it then reconnects continuously.

What makes it strange, is all over 3 machines are fine, using the same accounts etc, it connects fine.

I have tried,

- Totally removing Adium, getting the latest version (already had the latest) .. same error
- Totally removing Adium, and installing Amsn (same error)
- Cleared FW
- Cleared Router Forwards (used for logs)
- Created new MSN name / Account no good.
- Got a new IP from my router
- Removed Router from the system and plugged it directly into the Cable Modem
- Tried Connecting Via HTTPS

All this, nothing has helped!

I have ran out of things to do now, any suggestions would be great!

[chazrt]

Ive been having the same problem all day as well. I was on 1.2.4 and upgraded to 1.2.5, same problem. I tried deleted and reinstalling adium, same problem. I tried other MSN clients, they all can login, adium cant.

I'm using OSX 10.5.3.

Can anyone help?

[deepfriedmario]

I'm having the same problem. Was using version 1.3b3 (with msnp15) then downgraded to 1.3b2. Using Microsoft Messenger works fine.

Edit: Looks like it might be the server, MSN.com isn't working.

[Cameron_Syd]

I just installed the new beta 1.3b3 and it still does it..

Darn it!

[Dimmuxx]

Remove any msn related entries from /etc/hosts if you added some for the temporary dns fix for pre 10.5.3.

[Cameron_Syd]

Thats was it .. dodgy host information!

Thanks heaps!

[energee]

Remove any msn related entries from /etc/hosts if you added some for the temporary dns fix for pre 10.5.3.

How do we do that?

Thanx

[Cameron_Syd]

Load Terminal

When loaded

SU - (it will then ask you for root password)

Then

cd \etc

Then

pico hosts

Then remove the crap lines at the bottom

[Hardflip]

I'm not sure if it's the same problem, but I'm not getting a "fail to connect" message, just MSN won't connect at all. Keeps retrying. I haven't messed around with the hosts file at all.

[Cameron_Syd]

Yeah I think it would be the same issue, mine says at the end when its given me the error above a few times

[chazrt]

Load Terminal

When loaded

SU - (it will then ask you for root password)

Then

cd \etc

Then

pico hosts

Then remove the crap lines at the bottom

Thanks! This worked for me. Adium is working sweet now. Weird though, I didnt even add anything previously in the Hosts file. But all good anywayz.

cheers!

[alaero]

i am having the exact problem, i followed the terminal commands and cant get passed the cd \etc stage, saus it cant create the directory?

Help

a.

[melaus]

Yes, me too.
I am trying the Terminal-command method mentioned in this post, but when I enter my password, it showed "SU: Sorry".

[Cameron_Syd]

I am afraid if you can not use my instructions, then this may be a little too technical for you.. do you guys / gals have some really nerdy / Linux friends ?

As if you kill or stuff up the hosts file you are in deep doodo!

Cameron

[chazrt]

i am having the exact problem, i followed the terminal commands and cant get passed the cd \etc stage, saus it cant create the directory?

Help

a.

It should be

cd /etc

and not

cd \etc

[Cameron_Syd]

This man speaks the truth, but again if you do not know what your doing, play safe!

[alaero]

this is what i get:


clues?

[Cameron_Syd]

remove anything under 255.255.255.255 broadcasthost

Save and enjoy.

[alaero]

remove anything under 255.255.255.255 broadcasthost

Save and enjoy.

I suppose u mean all this?:

::1 localhost
fe80::1%lo0 localhost

also, complete neewb question, but how do u save the file?

a.

[Cameron_Syd]

Yeap all that plus the 65.54 crap as well

Then Option O (this will write the file)
And or Option X and answer yes to safe