Guest Snowbound Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 I must of spent 30 minutes trying to sign in at http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communiti...39-c13a2235ae50 I would sign in to my hotmail yet the system would throw no errors yet there would be no ability to post messages. I just happened to stumble over http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...n&cr=US&lc=1033 which allowed me to sign in. I tried several computers all with the same result. Quote
Guest Gordon Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 "Snowbound" <Snowbound@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3D60AA9E-5791-40D8-ACCD-F77BD9F7D2D7@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> >I must of spent 30 minutes trying to sign in at > http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communiti...39-c13a2235ae50 ></span> Do yourself a BIG favour and ditch the horrible web interface. Use a news reader instead. Setting up Outlook Express/Windows Mail to access Microsoft newsgroups http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/outlooke...ssnewreader.htm Accessing the MS newsgroups in Outlook Express/Windows Mail Newsreader http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertz...groupsetup.mspx Quote
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 I have to agree with Gordon, snowbound, the web based community interface is useless. I prefer to use the Windows Mail (or Windows Live Mail) newsgroup reader. -- -- John Barnett MVP Windows XP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "Snowbound" <Snowbound@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3D60AA9E-5791-40D8-ACCD-F77BD9F7D2D7@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > I must of spent 30 minutes trying to sign in at > http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communiti...39-c13a2235ae50 > > I would sign in to my hotmail yet the system would throw no errors yet > there > would be no ability to post messages. I just happened to stumble over > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...n&cr=US&lc=1033 > > which allowed me to sign in. I tried several computers all with the same > result. </span> Quote
Guest Mick Murphy Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 The original link to Vista Discussions IS broken. After you sign-in, you still can not post, or reply BUT, the link posted here WORKS. http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...us/default.aspx You scroll down the list to: microsoft.public.windows THEN expand it for Vista Newsgroups And it works the same as the broken one; sign in via Hotmail Account. MS emailed me this link months ago, when it 1st happened. Unfortunatley other posters knock the Web interface, as it is called. If you know how to use it, it is quite good. -- Mad Mike "Snowbound" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > I must of spent 30 minutes trying to sign in at > http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communiti...39-c13a2235ae50 > > I would sign in to my hotmail yet the system would throw no errors yet there > would be no ability to post messages. I just happened to stumble over > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...n&cr=US&lc=1033 > > which allowed me to sign in. I tried several computers all with the same > result.</span> Quote
Guest Mick Murphy Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 Why, oh why, do you have to post preferences! That is merely YOUR opinion. People, like myself, have NO problem with the Web interface. Learn how to use it properly. And, before you ask, I have used BOTH ways. And just answer the OP's question. lol. -- Mad Mike "John Barnett MVP" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > I have to agree with Gordon, snowbound, the web based community interface is > useless. I prefer to use the Windows Mail (or Windows Live Mail) newsgroup > reader. > > -- > > -- > John Barnett MVP > Windows XP Associate Expert > Windows Desktop Experience > > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > mail/post.. > > > "Snowbound" <Snowbound@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:3D60AA9E-5791-40D8-ACCD-F77BD9F7D2D7@microsoft.com...<span style="color:green"> > > I must of spent 30 minutes trying to sign in at > > http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communiti...39-c13a2235ae50 > > > > I would sign in to my hotmail yet the system would throw no errors yet > > there > > would be no ability to post messages. I just happened to stumble over > > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...n&cr=US&lc=1033 > > > > which allowed me to sign in. I tried several computers all with the same > > result. </span> > > </span> Quote
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 We all have our opinions Mike; you have yours and I have mine, so we will have to agree to disagree. -- -- John Barnett MVP Windows XP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2F382A07-B5E0-47F6-A55E-A74A21C39CA9@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > Why, oh why, do you have to post preferences! > That is merely YOUR opinion. > > People, like myself, have NO problem with the Web interface. > Learn how to use it properly. > And, before you ask, I have used BOTH ways. > > And just answer the OP's question. lol. > -- > Mad Mike > > > "John Barnett MVP" wrote: ><span style="color:green"> >> I have to agree with Gordon, snowbound, the web based community interface >> is >> useless. I prefer to use the Windows Mail (or Windows Live Mail) >> newsgroup >> reader. >> >> -- >> >> -- >> John Barnett MVP >> Windows XP Associate Expert >> Windows Desktop Experience >> >> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org >> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org >> Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com >> >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable >> for >> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of >> the >> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this >> mail/post.. >> >> >> "Snowbound" <Snowbound@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:3D60AA9E-5791-40D8-ACCD-F77BD9F7D2D7@microsoft.com...<span style="color:darkred"> >> > I must of spent 30 minutes trying to sign in at >> > http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communiti...39-c13a2235ae50 >> > >> > I would sign in to my hotmail yet the system would throw no errors yet >> > there >> > would be no ability to post messages. I just happened to stumble over >> > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...n&cr=US&lc=1033 >> > >> > which allowed me to sign in. I tried several computers all with the >> > same >> > result.</span> >> >> </span></span> Quote
Guest Mick Murphy Posted November 4, 2008 Posted November 4, 2008 John, that is fair enough. But, at least answer the OP's question. If an OP asks for Newsreader info, I supply it. -- Mad Mike "John Barnett MVP" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > We all have our opinions Mike; you have yours and I have mine, so we will > have to agree to disagree. > > -- > > -- > John Barnett MVP > Windows XP Associate Expert > Windows Desktop Experience > > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > mail/post.. > > > "Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:2F382A07-B5E0-47F6-A55E-A74A21C39CA9@microsoft.com...<span style="color:green"> > > Why, oh why, do you have to post preferences! > > That is merely YOUR opinion. > > > > People, like myself, have NO problem with the Web interface. > > Learn how to use it properly. > > And, before you ask, I have used BOTH ways. > > > > And just answer the OP's question. lol. > > -- > > Mad Mike > > > > > > "John Barnett MVP" wrote: > ><span style="color:darkred"> > >> I have to agree with Gordon, snowbound, the web based community interface > >> is > >> useless. I prefer to use the Windows Mail (or Windows Live Mail) > >> newsgroup > >> reader. > >> > >> -- > >> > >> -- > >> John Barnett MVP > >> Windows XP Associate Expert > >> Windows Desktop Experience > >> > >> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > >> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > >> Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com > >> > >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable > >> for > >> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of > >> the > >> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > >> mail/post.. > >> > >> > >> "Snowbound" <Snowbound@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:3D60AA9E-5791-40D8-ACCD-F77BD9F7D2D7@microsoft.com... > >> > I must of spent 30 minutes trying to sign in at > >> > http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communiti...39-c13a2235ae50 > >> > > >> > I would sign in to my hotmail yet the system would throw no errors yet > >> > there > >> > would be no ability to post messages. I just happened to stumble over > >> > http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...n&cr=US&lc=1033 > >> > > >> > which allowed me to sign in. I tried several computers all with the > >> > same > >> > result. > >> > >> </span></span> > </span> Quote
Guest Snowbound Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 On Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:41:01 -0800, Mick Murphy <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >The original link to Vista Discussions IS broken. >After you sign-in, you still can not post, or reply</span> Correct and it is not just the Vista Discussion I believe. The problem is that when doing a search for Communities on Microsoft the broken link is the one that is usually returned. It has been this way for a long time. <span style="color:blue"> > >BUT, the link posted here WORKS. >http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...us/default.aspx > >You scroll down the list to: microsoft.public.windows THEN expand it for >Vista Newsgroups > >And it works the same as the broken one; sign in via Hotmail Account. >MS emailed me this link months ago, when it 1st happened. > >Unfortunatley other posters knock the Web interface, as it is called. >If you know how to use it, it is quite good.</span> Quote
Guest Mick Murphy Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 From the link I have posted here, you have access to MS discussion groups. How do you think I post in various discussion Groups, using the Web Interface. With the link I supplied! -- Mad Mike "Snowbound" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > On Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:41:01 -0800, Mick Murphy > <MickMurphy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > <span style="color:green"> > >The original link to Vista Discussions IS broken. > >After you sign-in, you still can not post, or reply</span> > > Correct and it is not just the Vista Discussion I believe. The problem > is that when doing a search for Communities on Microsoft the broken > link is the one that is usually returned. > > It has been this way for a long time. > <span style="color:green"> > > > >BUT, the link posted here WORKS. > >http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...us/default.aspx > > > >You scroll down the list to: microsoft.public.windows THEN expand it for > >Vista Newsgroups > > > >And it works the same as the broken one; sign in via Hotmail Account. > >MS emailed me this link months ago, when it 1st happened. > > > >Unfortunatley other posters knock the Web interface, as it is called. > >If you know how to use it, it is quite good.</span> > </span> Quote
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