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    AIM messenger does not work on my G73JH 64bit? "Connection Lost"

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by awwitzjerreey, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. awwitzjerreey

    awwitzjerreey Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently reformatted my Asus G73JH laptop and installed all the necessary drivers. For some reason, I am not able to connect on AIM messenger. When I try to log in, it says "Connection Lost." I am currently using AIM 7.5. I've tried older versions from 5.9 to 6.5 with the same problem. Even Aim Express doesn't work for me. I have no 3rd party antivirus or firewall programs. I even disabled my firewall, still no luck. I tried running as administrator and that does not work as well. What seems to be the problem here? For some reason, I am able to connect to aim with meebo.com. It does not have to do with my internet connection because I am currently connected to the internet and my roomate is connected to AIM perfectly fine. Any suggestions? Thanks
     
    awwitzjerreey, Apr 21, 2011
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  2. laptopfan88

    laptopfan88 Notebook Consultant

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    Why do you think this is specific to G73jh or should be posted in an Asus Notebook forum? Shouldn't you post this in an AIM forum for Windows 7 x64?
     
    laptopfan88, Apr 21, 2011
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    Sounds to me the router is setup to route the ports for AIM only to your buddy's machine.
     
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    When you say you disabled you firewall , do you mean the windows firewall? I would guess a port needs to be open if the firewall is on... Is there any options/help file in AIM interface about port opening?

    If the Win. firewall is on have you verified that an exception is set for this app?

    good question laptopfan88
     
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  5. awwitzjerreey

    awwitzjerreey Notebook Enthusiast

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    this was a very odd problem, but I finally found the solution. The problem was that my computer clock was not correct. After setting the proper date and time, I was able to connect immediately. Thanks
     
    awwitzjerreey, Apr 21, 2011
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