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Topic: ICQ problems.
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 01:23:40 AM
No. Dont say "go get trillian". I wont.

I wanna know whats up. my ICQ starts up but doesnt do anything. the contact list window pops up and it seems to lock there. i can close it and start again, does the same thing. :/ Tried it with multiple versions, same thing. No matter WHAT i do. Anyone know whats up with it? Anyone else seen this before?

Fal

Mr. Wilams
Pancake
posted 07-07-2002 01:31:40 AM
You're using...ICQ?

Why?

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 01:33:09 AM
quote:
Mr. Wilams had this to say about Punky Brewster:
You're using...ICQ?

Why?


because its how my diablo guild communicates...

Mr. Wilams
Pancake
posted 07-07-2002 01:35:54 AM
I hate to sound anal, but really, have you tried Trillian?

It's smaller than ICQ and hogs less memory, and you'll likely be able to connect (unless it's a firewall or something). Have you tried it?

Tier the Genius™
Dark Elf Pimp
posted 07-07-2002 01:46:32 AM
quote:
There was much rejoicing when Mr. Wilams said this:
I hate to sound anal, but really, have you tried Trillian?

It's smaller than ICQ and hogs less memory, and you'll likely be able to connect (unless it's a firewall or something). Have you tried it?


Heh. The whole problem is getting used to it.

Anyway... I'd say that sounds like corrupted pref files... Or registry entries. I'm no ICQ guru, mind you, but did it do that on the first time or just started doing it?

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 01:53:29 AM
just started out of the blue.

and yes ive tried trillian.

[ 07-07-2002: Message edited by: Falaanla Marr ]

Naota Nandaba
Don't ask me about any goddamned bannings!
posted 07-07-2002 02:15:33 AM
I haven't used ICQ (the actual program) since 99b. Haven't looked back.
Nothing amazing happens here.
Only the ordinary.
Dave
)_(
posted 07-07-2002 09:32:46 AM
I've only used icq 98a none of the newer versions.

Get a 3rd party program that will allow you to use icq.

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 11:25:51 AM
Another reason I cant use trillian: No way to import a 2001b or on contact list.
Redmage Darkrayver
Moron
posted 07-07-2002 11:27:34 AM
quote:
Falaanla Marr thought this was the Ricky Martin Fan Club Forum and wrote:
Another reason I cant use trillian: No way to import a 2001b or on contact list.

there is.

you do it when you do the initial setup

When you get to ICQ settings, it asks you if you have a contact list, and you can select it from your ICQ folder....just don't delete icq

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 11:29:05 AM
quote:
Red Mage had this to say about Captain Planet:
there is.

you do it when you do the initial setup

When you get to ICQ settings, it asks you if you have a contact list, and you can select it from your ICQ folder....just don't delete icq


it wont accept 2001b or on. only 2001a and previous lists.

Redmage Darkrayver
Moron
posted 07-07-2002 11:32:20 AM
*shrugs* Then I guess you r screwd
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 11:33:05 AM
found out how to get it to take my 2001b list. now it wont connect, says im trying to reconnect too soon, damnit.
Khyron
Hello, my mushy friend...
posted 07-07-2002 11:33:55 AM
This is why I use IRC, and occasionally AIM.
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 11:36:41 AM
i would dump icq if i could, but like i said, its the main form of communication for my Diablo 2 guild.

Its strange. its ONLY the icq program, but whether or not I do a complete uninstall or not, it still wont work for some reason. I can use the web based ICQ fine, mind you.

Khyron
Hello, my mushy friend...
posted 07-07-2002 11:38:48 AM
ICQ sux.

Diablo sux 2.

WARCRAFT 3 2 WIN

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 11:57:26 AM
OK, I downloaded Trillian. Got my contact list imported.

Skinning it is a nice touch. And it doesnt have the probs I was with ICQ either.

Question -- Will Trillian auto-update my ICQ list? I know with 2001b and on, it would auto upload thel ist to the server so I could use it elsewhere.

Fal

Kalladar?
Pancake
posted 07-07-2002 12:36:33 PM
I've had the same problem..started a few days ago. I just deleted it all, saved my contact list then downloaded an older version of ICQ and problem was gone.
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 12:44:46 PM
quote:
So quoth Kalladar?:
I've had the same problem..started a few days ago. I just deleted it all, saved my contact list then downloaded an older version of ICQ and problem was gone.

Im gonna try that.

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 01:13:12 PM
I think ive found the problem.

Can log on as another user on my system just fine and run ICQ like before.

Checked user profiles, seems my main profile is taking up a whopping 1.27 GB of hard drive space. Think that might have something to do with it?

Any way for me to clean that up, or do I just need to create a new username and go from there?

Fal

Lyinar Ka`Bael
Are you looking at my pine tree again?
posted 07-07-2002 02:41:10 PM
Anything after ICQ 99b is a total piece of crap. That's why I don't have ICQ on my system anymore.

If you can find 99b or below, then you should be all right. That's when it was still worth something.


Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin

Super Kagrama
ROFLELFOLOL!!!11!1 YUO CAN'T RAED MY POSTSSE!@!11
posted 07-07-2002 02:44:24 PM
I hate ICQ. Sends messages way too slow.
i shoueld joeg threw the foreast moer offeand!!11
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-07-2002 04:56:26 PM
well shit. I finally decided to use trillian. runs just as well as ICQ 99b or lower did.

And Im not goin back to 99b, dont have a 99b compatible list, so i cant use it again

Fal

very important poster
a sweet title
posted 07-07-2002 11:16:02 PM
Speaking of Diablo 2, I'm having an odd problem.

When I log on my barbarian and try to view the game list, I can only see 4-5 games, but with any other character it's like normal (20+ or something, whatever it is). WTF?

It only started happening very recently. HALP

hey
Mr. Wilams
Pancake
posted 07-07-2002 11:22:41 PM
quote:
Everyone wondered WTF when Falaanla Marr wrote:
well shit. I finally decided to use trillian. runs just as well as ICQ 99b or lower did.

And Im not goin back to 99b, dont have a 99b compatible list, so i cant use it again

Fal


You shouldn't be so afraid to try new things.

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 07-08-2002 12:29:17 AM
quote:
ACES! Another post by Mr. Wilams:
You shouldn't be so afraid to try new things.

i tried it before and didnt like it.

BOOYAH

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