yahoo messenger

Amreena · #1 (**permalink**) 23-09-2005, 08:04 PM

every time i try to start my yahoo messenger the latest version this message shows up, 'ypager.exe has generated errors and will be closd by windows. you will need to restart the program. an error log is being created'. clicking on 'ok' to that doesnt help. i tried to uninstall and install the yahoo messenger several times but that does stop that message from popping up. please help.

thanks amreena

jephree · #2 (**permalink**) 24-09-2005, 01:55 AM

There are alot of varieties on this error. See if anything here is relevant:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...s+&btnG=Search

As to the uninstall/reinstall route you probably need to do a full manual uninstall to remove conflicts from the registry;

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Uninstall Programs Manually

Just because Windows XP has the Add/Remove Programs feature it doesn't mean your application will appear in the list. Furthermore, even if it does appear, it's no guarantee that the uninstall feature will work. When you run across one of these situations the items listed below will help in getting rid of the application. Be aware that these steps may not remove everything associated with the application and can impact other applications on the computer. Have a backup or restore point and use caution.

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Find the directory for the application and delete all the files in the directory. Delete the directory.
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Open regedit and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE and find the folder for the application. Delete the folder.
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Open regedit and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE and find the folder for the application. Delete the folder.
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To remove the application entry from Add/Remove Programs (if present) open regedit and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Uninstall and find the folder for the application. Delete the folder.
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Some applications have Services attached to them. If this is the case, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es, locate and delete the service.
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In Windows Explorer, navigate to the individual user settings and delete program references. Common places to check would be:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs and delete relevant entries.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup and delete relevant entries.
C:\Documents and Settings\%YourUserID%\Start Menu\Programs and delete relevant entries.
[Do this for each User ID listed]
C:\Documents and Settings\%YourUserID%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup and delete relevant entries.
[Do this for each User ID listed]

If no entries were found in the previous step and the application launches automatically, navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
and delete the entry.

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Altering system files; & or modifying the registry can be risky and D-A-L.com and its members cannot accept liability for any adverse effects caused by following advice freely given on this site.

townsbg · #3 (**permalink**) 22-07-2008, 06:09 AM

I see in your profile information that you are using windows 2000, is this correct? The new version of yahoo messenger is certified by yahoo for ONLY XP and Vista. Part of this is that the new version (as I discovered some time last year) REQUIRES IE 7 which isn't certified for 2000. You'll need to use the older version of yahoo messenger for your system.

Bear · #4 (**permalink**) 22-07-2008, 07:12 PM

You can find older versions of Yahoo Messenger Here