Why is yahoo messenger acting like this and how can I fix it?

Why is my yahoo messenger not showing anything I'm writing or what my chat mate is writing?

• my yahoo messenger is acting up funny. I type out what I want to say and it's there but once I hit send, it's not showing up. the one im chatting with can see what I'm writing, but I can't see what I'm writing or what he replied either. I've already tried reinstalling it, but it didn't work. How can I fix it?

• Answer:

  This article will assist you if you are experiencing the following issues: Script errors Blank message windows Missing text or dropped messages Resolution Having the most recent Java application will ensure proper communication between Internet Explorer and the Messenger application. Please follow these steps to uninstall and reinstall your Java runtime environment. Uninstall and Reinstall Java: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp On your keyboard, hold down the Windows key and press the R key. This opens the "Run" command. Type in appwiz.cpl and click OK. This opens "Add or Remove Programs." Select Java and then click the Uninstall button. There may be multiple installed versions, so be sure to remove all of them . Next, download and install the latest version of Java Runtime Environment To ensure the update is effective please Clear the Yahoo! Messenger Cache Restart Messenger to determine if the issue is resolved. If the issue persists, try Resetting the Browser Configuration. *m*