How to change my location in Yahoo Messenger?

Yahoo Messenger sending spam, unable to log in to change password?

• I haven't used Yahoo Messenger in months, but my friends report getting spam-type messages from me. I attempted to log on to change my password but was disconnected with a message that I was signed in on another location or device. I have run multiple scans on my computer with various spyware, malware and anti-virus programs and found nothing, and the disconnect suggests someone else is on my account. How do I fix this?

• Answer:

  Malware check 1) Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Hold down the "Windows key" ( Bottom row with flag ) and press R Type in ..... MRT ..... and press 'OK' Run the tool from your desktop using a full scan 2) Malwarebytes Download the free Malwarebytes program and run a full scan. It will deal with anything it finds without having to upgrade to the paid version http://www.malwarebytes.org/ 3) Scan your Windows files for errors and repair (automatic) Hold down the Windows key and press R Paste in ... sfc /scannow ....and click OK Yahoo Versions 10 and 11 have the troubleshooting software - use the 'Show Details' option and you could copy and paste the results here. - For example failing at the first hurdle would indicate an internet connection problem or Internet Explorer set to 'Work Offline ' Sign in tips for version 10 / 11 Close all other Yahoo Applications eg Mail and Webmessenger 1) Shut down your computer and power off the router for a couple of minutes. Restart computer 2) Right click on your network logo in the Notification Area - down by the clock (two blue monitor screens) select 'Diagnose and repair' 3) Use ccleaner to keep your browser(s) optimised Download 'ccleaner' and use it daily. Run it through a couple of times,using the factory settings and the 'Analyze' control to see the files offered up for cleaning. Use 'Run Cleaner' to delete these files and then run 'Analyze' again to ensure all files are deleted Run the 'Registry' from the left hand toolbar but 'Save' any changes after opting to 'repair' errors. Never make changes to your Registry without saving the information. http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ 4) Even if you have another browser set as default Messenger is coded with IE so make sure IE is up to date and not set to 'Work Offline' in 'Tools'. Use IE to check you have Flashplayer loaded. http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ You also need Java Runtime Environment. Visit the page and click on "Do I have Java?" under the "Download" button http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp 5) Open IE > Tools > Internet Options > Connection (tab) > LAN settings - Uncheck everything except 'Automatically detect settings' > OK > OK 6) On the sign in page - click Messenger - click Internet Preference Make sure the information in the 2 lower boxes is correct - if not use the drop-box arrows to display the correct information - click Apply and OK 7) If the info is correct toggle between 'Connect direct' and 'Use a Proxy' > Apply >OK 8) Select 'troubleshoot ' and 'show details' this can slow the software down long enough to sign in if the Yahoo software gets out of sequence 9) Run the sign in wizard http://help.yahoo.com/kb/index?page=answers&startover=y&y=PROD_MSNG_MSNG10&source=answers.landing_search&question_box=sign+in+wizard