DOCUMENT:Q279064  12-NOV-2001  [msnetwork]
TITLE   :MSN Companion Troubleshooting Tools Secret Codes
PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network
PROD/VER::1.0
OPER/SYS:
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The information in this article applies to:

 - MSN Companion, version 1.0 
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SUMMARY
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The MSN Companion has several secret codes that give access to special
troubleshooting information on the device or that perform special
troubleshooting actions.

MORE INFORMATION
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These codes are:

 - FIXIT - gives access to advanced dialing settings; also lets you change the
   password that is stored on the device and used for automatic login. (See:
   Q278481 - MSN Companion Troubleshooting Tool FIXIT)

 - HAMMER - resets all dialing settings (See: Q274364 - MSN Companion
   Troubleshooting Tool HAMMER)

 - MURMUR - removes all of the current user's information, and reset the device
   so that you can use a new Member ID. (See: Q279037 - MSN Companion
   Troubleshooting Tool MURMUR)

See the article on each secret code for more details.

How do I enter the secret codes?
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1. Turn on the MSN Companion and immediately click do not connect.

2. On the main troubleshooting page click I have some other problem that isn't
   described above.

3. In the text entry box type the secret code and click Go.

   Note: be certain you know what each code does and does not do before you
   activate it.

Additional query words: kbimu

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbMSNSearch kbMSNCompanion
Version           : :1.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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