DOCUMENT:Q281479  12-NOV-2001  [msnetwork]
TITLE   :User Wants To Use MSN Companion To Visit Chat Rooms
PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network
PROD/VER::1.0
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The information in this article applies to:

 - MSN Companion, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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 - Customer tries to use a Chat site service such as MSN or AOL but the device
   doesn't work on these Web sites.

CAUSE
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 - Chat rooms usually require special ActiveX controls. Because MSN Companion
   does not support downloaded ActiveX controls, many chat sites will not work
   with MSN Companion.

RESOLUTION
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 - Chat isn't supported on MSN Companion. However, you can use the Messenger
   feature to send instant messages to your friends and family. Just click the
   messenger button in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to use this
   feature.

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: kbimu

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

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