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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about Yahoo Messenger cover compatibility issues with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Users report installation failures, error messages like 'The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll', and problems with webcam functionality. Others seek help removing persistent Yahoo Messenger pop-ups or icons that remain after closing the app. Troubleshooting tips include uninstalling, cleaning with CCleaner, and checking permissions. These threads reflect common challenges with Yahoo Messenger on modern Windows systems.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 compatibility issues with certain software?

    Hello all, this is my first post and my first time using Windows 7. My fiancee and I just bought a Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 laptop and it came with the new OS. I've been having a few compatibility issues with certain programs that I use on a daily basis, some that will not install and...
    • campertyler
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    • community support compatibility daily software diablo ii error message firefox first post games installation issues known issues laptop patch program issues service pack software issues toshiba user experience windows 7 windows update yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 "The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll"

    I know you already have threads on this subject at least from a few years ago, but I just recently discovered an issue with my desktop PC. For some reason, upon startup, I get this message: "The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll" when Google Talk loads. I...
    • hg3300
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    • chat applications client issues communication apps computer issues dll dynamic link library error error message google talk reinstall skype software issues startup issues system repair troubleshooting urlmon.dll yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 8 Windows 8: PC restarts when opening webcam

    I am using Dell Latitude D520 running in Windows 8. I just bought a new webcam, installed the drivers without any difficulties. But when I try to view my webcam, either Amcap, yahoo messenger, or any programs or websites that displays my webcam, Windows 8 would prompt me that my PC encountered...
    • pinkchii
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    • amcap dell drivers error hardware restart troubleshooting webcam windows 8 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 [Messaging app] Can you make video calls? Can you add more than MS and facebook acount ?

    ? Do I need to instal yahoo messenger or skype to do that? If so this is a bloody unusefull app. Why I cannot add more than microsoft account and Facebook?
    • StefaNafetS
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    • app facebook features messaging microsoft skype user experience video calls yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Get rid of Yahoo Messenger

    I keep getting popups of yahoo messenger and it is frustrating as hell. I don't even have YM on my computer, at least not what I can see. I have been googling it and no one seems able to get rid of it. You just keep getting pop ups of new people all the time and I cannot find anywhere to stop...
    • PattiChati
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    • blocking email frustration messaging popup software support troubleshooting uninstall yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Cannot activate connections

    I cannot open mail services from the icon in MSN Live Mail or in Yahoo Messenger I also have URL's saved in a Password data file that used to open when I clicked them; now doesn't work I think it has something to do with Permissions. It happened once before and I accidentally corrected it but...
    • RonMelFl
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    • activation connection email service error file issues password management permissions troubleshooting windows mail yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Error: “The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll”

    Link Removed I just got Windows 7..worked great for a day next morning..I go to open Yahoo messenger, it signed in and that error kept spamming up... Later on I noticed My IE 8.0 did the same thing..except it doesn't open period. Few of my games don't open either.. Any Help would be much...
    • IchigoKush
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    • dll errors dynamic link library error games internet explorer software issues troubleshooting urlmon.dll windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Yahoo Messenger Icon Issues After Upgrading to Windows 7 SP1: Seeking Solutions

    Hello. I have a small problem whit yahoo messenger since i upgraded to win 7 sp1. It seems every time i close yahoo, the icon in the right corner bar doesn't dissapear. It also doesn't work, i click on it right click, left click, nothing. I can open a new yahoo messenger from the desktop icon...
    • JackLawless
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    • clean install desktop icons icon issues software issues sp1 task manager troubleshooting upgrade windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Can not uncheck startup/ edit startup entries

    Trying to disable some of the bloatware that came with my HP G62, as well as disable unneeded auto-updates, and have been blocked from doing so. Ran msconfig, startup entries... Unchecked, hit "apply" and they just become checked again. ??? (Ran as administrator on admin account) Tried...
    • JoFoS
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    • automatic updates bloatware hp g62 msconfig startup system settings task manager tuneup utilities windows administration yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 A Bad Issue

    Late last week I had an issue pop-up. I couldn't get Yahoo Messenger, Google Chrome/Earth, and also The Weather Channel Desktop to open - let alone run. I was thinking a bug had somehow infected my system - but after running tree diffrent anti-virus's, and even uninstalling/reinstalling above...
    • 19ramman85
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    • antivirus chrome compatibility error internet explorer reinstall software bugs system issues tech support uninstall user experience weather channel windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Yahoo messenger cam issue

    Hi all, im using windows 7 ultimate 32 bit and yahoo messenger 10 and zebronics cam with its respective drivers. When i use video caling everything is cool with voice and video but wen i want to invite som1 using "view my Webcam" its displaying a black screen with no image... can anyone help...
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    Windows 7 EXE launches Windows Media Center

    This is going to be an easy fix I know but nearly every icon on my desktop changed to a windows media icon and if I launch any exe file, windows media launches instead. This happend whilst download/installing yahoo messenger. I have looked through defaults and cant find a fix. I created a new...
    • JAH
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    • default programs desktop exe file association icons media player troubleshooting windows issues yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Webcam problems - possibly because of updates

    I really wanted to ask for help because I can't seem to find any solutions for this problem. Background: OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Board: INTEL DP35DP Processor: INTEL Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40Ghz Memory: 4.00GB HD: Multiple - 500GB (4 pcs) OK, as an additional info I'd like to add that I have...
    • brucetwain
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    • a4tech device manager drivers gaming hardware installation messaging multimedia partition pinnacle skype software issues system settings troubleshooting update video chat video conferencing webcam windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Webcam problems - possibly because of updates

    I really wanted to ask for help because I can't seem to find any solutions for this problem. Background: OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Board: INTEL DP35DP Processor: INTEL Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40Ghz Memory: 4.00GB HD: Multiple - 500GB (4 pcs) OK, as an additional info I'd like to add that I have...
    • brucetwain
    • Thread
    • a4tech compatibility device manager drivers gaming hardware installation intel messaging multimedia partition pinnacle skype support troubleshooting update video chat webcam windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Yahoo messenger keeps crashing all the time

    I dont know why but yahoo messenger keeps crashing whenever i join chat room after few minutes. i try reinstalling several times even used old versions till Version 6 of yahoo messenger. i try reinstalling java, dxwebsetup, flashplayer but it do same thing. and it is really annoying when i am...
    • junedraza
    • Thread
    • chat compatibility crash error flash player java reinstall software issues support ultimate windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Yahoo messenger not compatible with theme

    I get this message whenever i open up yahoo messenger...what am i suppose to do? Would really appreciate some feedback thank you.
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    Windows 7 VOIP Calling issue

    I have recently boughth ASUS 14" laptop with windows 7. Since the laptop had only the headphone out port and no mike input port I bought a USB headphone with mike . Have tested the headphone on Skype and Yahoo Messenger and it works just fine i.e I can hear very clearly and and the other end the...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 compatibility issues with certain software?

    Hello all, this is my first post and my first time using Windows 7. My fiancee and I just bought a Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 laptop and it came with the new OS. I've been having a few compatibility issues with certain programs that I use on a daily basis, some that will not install and...
    • painofloss
    • Thread
    • compatibility diablo ii error firefox installation software toshiba update windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Win7 Internet Connection Problems with certain Programs

    I updated my computer from Vista to Windowa 7 about a month ago. Every program worked then, but after installation I had problems with some programs connect with the internet. Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo Messenger don't conntect. And iTunes doesn't connect online also...
    • TSDesigns
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    • aim application connection firefox internet internet explorer itunes network opera problem software tech support troubleshooting update upload windows 7 windows live messenger windows vista yahoo messenger youtube video
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Can't launch Yahoo Messenger and can't play DVD!!!

    I'm using Windows 7 Premium Home. I can't sign in yahoo messenger. I tried to install other older versions but it still did not work. Everytime I sign in ym, this table appears: I don't know what wrong is it. Can anyone help me pls? And one more thing, my laptop doesn't have a CD ROM...
    • gnartrang
    • Thread
    • cd-rom dvd playback home premium laptop issues media player old versions software issues windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software