Your Windows Messenger session is not restored after you resume from standby in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (887274)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

When you resume your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based computer from standby, the Windows Messenger session that was open in Media Center is not restored in the Media Center user interface (UI). You receive no additional communications in the Windows Messenger UI in Media Center.

WORKAROUND

Use one of the following methods to restore the Windows Messenger session:
  • On the remote, press DETAILS. Select Messenger, and then select the contact name from your Windows Messenger session.
  • In Media Center, click More Programs, click Messenger, and then select the contact name from your Windows Messenger session.
  • In Media Center, right-click the Media Center window, click Messenger, and then select the contact name from your Windows Messenger session.
  • Minimize Media Center, and then open the Windows Messenger window in the Windows UI.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

Media Center Technical Support

Because Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition was included with your hardware device or system, the hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for this software. Your manufacturer may have customized the installation with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of that manufacturer's hardware. If you require technical help with Windows XP Media Center Edition, contact your manufacturer directly because the manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that the manufacturer has installed on the hardware.

You can also visit the Windows XP Media Center Edition product information Web site at the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/26/2004
Keywords:kbtshoot KB887274 kbAudEndUser
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