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Yahoo Messenger 11.5.0.228us version, Voice call/Video Chat will not work, HELP!?

  • I have tried everything to get this version of yahoo messenger to work with voice chat and video chat. I cleaned out my computer. I ran virus programs including malware & adware ...show more

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    Ok, you can try this....worked for me. Go to your connection preferences, and select "Connect via a proxy server" and then "HTTP Proxy". If this doesn't work, play with other connection preferences available. Basic Connection: •Protocol: TCP or HTTP •Servers: scs.msg.yahoo.com, scsa.msg.yahoo.com, scsc.msg.yahoo.com •Port: 20, 23, 25, 80, 119, 5050, 8001, 8002 Webcam Connection: •Protocol: TCP •Server: webcam.yahoo.com •Port: 5100 File Transfer Connection: •Protocol: HTTP •Server: filetransfer.msg.yahoo.com •Port: 80 File Sharing Connection: •Protocol: HTTP •Port: 80 Voice Chat Connection: •Protocol: UDP or TCP •Server: vc.yahoo.com •Ports: 5000-5010 If nothing works, wait for few minutes after you have opened a chat window and you will eventually see the button activated...sometimes it takes only 5 minutes, sometimes 50. I have been living this way for last 1 year or so. Hope this helps.

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any update for this issue?

kalil

i also have the same problems but in my case when i start video call it ring then in the other account i start to video call with it only appeared missed call and in my computer it said that it didnt answer the call.

Merly

I have had exactly the same problem, with no sign of a solution. Yahoo Messenger appears to be a pile of crap that just doesn't do the job it is supposed to.

Jim

Same issue with me. My friend and I both have the 11.5.......yet, at various times, our video call icon and voice call icon are grayed out. We have no problems on SKYPE......so, this IS Yahoo's problem, obviously. Very frustrating. WHY does Yahoo not fix this???????????/

Lynn S

I'm having the same issue with no fix found yet. I suppose Ventrilo or something similar is the only solution. You have to pay for it but at least it works and the customer service is much better than yahoos.

Jamie

Hi all, I too have the same issue. I am sick and tired of seeing "you have to check to see if you are running the same version of YM"!!! YES, I have the same version! NO, it's not normal to demand for the same version in order for something so simple to work! I cannot ask all of my friends to sit around and hunt for YM updates all day long! I tried everything and the Video od Audio call buttons still say the other person's configuration doesn't support video or audio services. As a result I WILL NOT USE YAHOO MESSENGER ANYMORE! Yahoo team can take it and shove it! It's not easy to use if you can't use it instantly after installing it! It's not user friendly if you have to have an IT diploma on order to get it to work! It's not all-in-one if you can only use your laptop as a giant SMS machine! It's just garbage ant it's taken enough of my time already, so Goodbye YM and Hello Skype!

Diana

Hi, we're having a similar problem. In fact, as I read your original post, I felt like you were telling our story I sit here with my mother-in-law trying to fix her video chat. I'm wondering if your issue was every resolved. Thank you, Jackie

Jackie B

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