hi. wanted to install windows live 2011.a and got windows live messenger.b ut having problems signing in, got my correct user name and password.t then looked up the faq, why cannot i login, well, looked at my firewall settings, these are checked. so went to options, then connection, then advanced in windows live messenger. then tried the tester. says i need to set up my proxy in control panel. now what settings to allow this program, as i ahve a few blind friends i text chat to. well, will paste the information below. thanks marvin. Settings Connection Settings Click Test below to test each connection setting. Change these settings only if you know how to resolve your connection problem. TCP TestNo advanced settings for a TCP connection. SOCKS : 1080 Test Username: kcafe@xxxxxxxxx Password: ??????????? Please set HTTP proxy server and port using Control Panel (Internet Options). HTTP : Test Username: Password: OK Cancel