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From: Graham Mayor on 25 May 2010 01:17 If you access a news server other than msnews.microsoft.com, then nothing much will change - except the volume of traffic directed from the Microsoft help forums will have been lost. That help will be sited on the Answers forum and to access that with a newsreader you will need the bridge software. Thereafter it all looks much as before. If you access by the Microsoft server, then the likelihood is that you will have to find another newsserver to continue to access the dwindling traffic on these groups. There will be people to support the groups for as long as people continue to post to them - regardless of what Microsoft chooses to do. -- <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> "bj" <bjones44(a)bellatlantic.net> wrote in message news:esDsDh1%23KHA.5808(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Thank you for the details on the how-to. > I'll print it out & grit my teeth to give it a try. > > I just hope I don't have too many problems with Word & Pub if/when I > change > to the 2010 versions, as it still doesn't look like getting help is going > to > be as easy as it has been. I've learned a lot of little tricks just from > lurking. > > I'm not as "adventurous" as I used to be -- whether because things just > keep > getting more complicated (without always getting any better & generally > not > easier beyond the first few tweaks) or because I'm getting older & have > more > trouble adjusting. :-) > bj > (is MS trying to tell me to get lost?) > (I already know I'm a demographic they are not interested in!) > > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message > news:eGPZ4Fr#KHA.4308(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> Okay, let's take a step back here. These newsgroups will be shut down as >> of June 1 in the sense that Microsoft will close the Communities Web site >> and shut down the msnews server. If you're accessing the NGs via WLM, >> then >> you're getting them from msnews. You won't be able to do that any more, >> but there's a good chance that they will survive, at least for a time, on >> other news servers. If you have access to another news server (Eternal >> September is one that has been mentioned a lot), then you can continue to >> receive them, but you'll need to set up a new WLM account for that >> server. >> I haven't yet gotten around to doing this myself, so I can't tell you >> much >> more than that. >> ....<explanation & how-to-instructions>.... >> >> >>> >>
From: abrielle on 25 May 2010 03:38 I have managed to set up these groups on my laptop so decided to sort things out on my desktop PC. No success - the connectnews.microsoft.com is visible but when I try to download a list of groups, I get the message that WLM cannot connect to the Internet, possibly because of av software or a firewall (wlmail.exe). This is strange as all my mail is downloaded plus the 'old' newsgroup messages. Am I missing something here? "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message news:egw2pj8#KHA.4652(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > You don't need to read all of them. You only need to read three. They are > filed in order and shouldn't be too hard to find. > > Answers.en-US.wordcreate > Answers.en-US.wordgraphic > Answers.en-US.wordshare > > and if you are remotely interested in vba programming, though even at this > lkate stage we are lobbying for a dedicated Word programming forum not > lumped in with Outlook and Powerpoint etc. > > Answers.en-US.officeprog > > -- > <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> > Graham Mayor - Word MVP > > My web site www.gmayor.com > Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org > <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> > > > "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:e$%23io20%23KHA.3840(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>I set it to 120 and got 'unable to connect to server'. I tried it again >>later and managed to download the Answers groups BUT >> >> Oh my goodness - what a jumble! The public.word groups were organised >> into specific areas. >> >> I really need to find another server as I am sure I shall never have the >> time to read all these! >> >> Thanks for your help everyone. >> >> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >> news:u59ebtz#KHA.3972(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> Did you set the port to 120? Port 119 gets you the other NGs, I think. >>> >>> -- >>> Suzanne S. Barnhill >>> Microsoft MVP (Word) >>> Words into Type >>> Fairhope, Alabama USA >>> http://word.mvps.org >>> >>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> news:7A688AAD-04B7-4E83-87EE-4327DB98F56A(a)microsoft.com... >>>> Yes, Microsoft Answers NNTP bridge V1.zip >>>> >>>> I ran the setup.exe and logged in. I then downloaded all newsgroups >>>> (and descriptions) but the forums you mention are not among them. >>>> >>>> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >>>> news:#05g8#y#KHA.5808(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> Did you download the right bridge? There are two. The one you want is >>>>> version 1.0 for Answers and which was the one I linked in my earlier >>>>> message. In the list of newsgroups on that bridge you will find the >>>>> three forums that you mention. i.e. >>>>> >>>>> Answers.en-US.wordcreate >>>>> Answers.en-US.wordgraphic >>>>> Answers.en-US.wordshare >>>>> plus >>>>> Answers.en-US.officeprog >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>>>> >>>>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>>>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:171A3CC0-919A-4D95-8EB4-AF44085D73B1(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>> OK thanks, I have that set up now. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have added the Answers in my Windows Live Mail Newsgroups as per >>>>>> Suzanne's instructions. >>>>>> >>>>>> I can get a list of newsgroups but there is no mention of the ones I >>>>>> have added online in My Forums, i.e. the Word forums, in the list. >>>>>> The only one shown in English is for IT developers, not .wordcreate, >>>>>> .wordgraphic, and .wordshare. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have Use NNTP Bridge checked in my forum preferences. >>>>>> >>>>>> Can you help, please? >>>>>> >>>>>> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>> news:#Gxmgex#KHA.5464(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Click on Download Single file and the zip file will download without >>>>>>> using the file transfer manager. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=28994 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>>>>>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:062813BB-BBF3-49A9-83D4-3D01A8523C8B(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>>>>I have tried to download the bridge but although the download page >>>>>>>>shows a zip file, I only get 'download.dlm' which will not open! (I >>>>>>>>am not clicking on the 'download single file'). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:eGPZ4Fr#KHA.4308(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Okay, let's take a step back here. These newsgroups will be shut >>>>>>>>> down as of June 1 in the sense that Microsoft will close the >>>>>>>>> Communities Web site and shut down the msnews server. If you're >>>>>>>>> accessing the NGs via WLM, then you're getting them from msnews. >>>>>>>>> You won't be able to do that any more, but there's a good chance >>>>>>>>> that they will survive, at least for a time, on other news >>>>>>>>> servers. If you have access to another news server (Eternal >>>>>>>>> September is one that has been mentioned a lot), then you can >>>>>>>>> continue to receive them, but you'll need to set up a new WLM >>>>>>>>> account for that server. I haven't yet gotten around to doing this >>>>>>>>> myself, so I can't tell you much more than that. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Now, as for the Answers forums, you can, as it were, "try before >>>>>>>>> you buy." You can view the Word forums at >>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword >>>>>>>>> (or start at http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx to >>>>>>>>> view all the Answers forums). You do not need to sign in just to >>>>>>>>> read questions and answers, only to post. And yes, if you already >>>>>>>>> have a Windows LiveID, you can use it. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Now, the bridge. The bridge is a very small software add-in that >>>>>>>>> allows you to access these Web forums with your newsreader (WLM in >>>>>>>>> this case). Once you have it installed and running, you create a >>>>>>>>> WLM news account for Answers, and you can access the forums just >>>>>>>>> as if they were Usenet NGs (well, almost, anyway). If you go to >>>>>>>>> https://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/?wa=wsignin1.0 and >>>>>>>>> scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see links to FAQs, >>>>>>>>> instructions for downloading and installing the bridge, etc. But >>>>>>>>> here, in a nutshell, is what happens: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. You sign in and download the bridge, then install it. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2. You create a new news account in WLM giving 127.0.0.1 as the >>>>>>>>> server address. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 3. After "finishing" the account creation, you can go back to the >>>>>>>>> account Properties and change the name of the account to >>>>>>>>> "Microsoft Answers" (or anything else you like), fill in missing >>>>>>>>> data, such as your Reply To address, and change the port from the >>>>>>>>> default 119 to 120. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 4. Installing the bridge adds a Start menu shortcut under >>>>>>>>> Microsoft Community Tools. You may want to pin the shortcut to the >>>>>>>>> Start menu or Taskbar because you have to start the bridge each >>>>>>>>> time you restart Windows (for me, this is once a day). >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 5. The first time you start the bridge, you will be asked for your >>>>>>>>> Windows LiveID and password (if the installation failed to pick >>>>>>>>> this up, as it did when I installed on Windows 7 today, though it >>>>>>>>> seems to me that on my Windows XP system it was retained). Tell >>>>>>>>> Windows to remember it, and you're good to go. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 6. Every time you start the bridge, a window will pop up with a >>>>>>>>> Start button. When you click Start, you are logged into Answers. >>>>>>>>> There's also a Stop button, but I can't imagine why you'd want to >>>>>>>>> use it. The nice thing is that when you minimize this window, it >>>>>>>>> automatically minimizes to the Systray instead of the Taskbar, so >>>>>>>>> it's very unobtrusive. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Once you've started the bridge, you use the Answers news account >>>>>>>>> just like any other; downloading and posting work just the same. >>>>>>>>> And you don't have to worry too much about posting in the wrong >>>>>>>>> NG, as there are only three for Word: .wordcreate, .wordgraphic, >>>>>>>>> and .wordshare. You may want to note their descriptions at >>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword, >>>>>>>>> but of course there's a good bit of overlap, anyway. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill >>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP (Word) >>>>>>>>> Words into Type >>>>>>>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA >>>>>>>>> http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "bj" <bjones44(a)bellatlantic.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:eW25Lyq%23KHA.3704(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> "Stefan Blom" <StefanBlom(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>>>>>>>>> message >>>>>>>>>> news:e87Gogq#KHA.5044(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> First you will have to register a Live ID at the Answers forum: >>>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword. >>>>>>>>>>> Click the "Sign in" link and if you don't already have a Live >>>>>>>>>>> ID, first >>>>>>>>>>> register. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> You can then use the web interface to ask questions in the >>>>>>>>>>> appropriate >>>>>>>>>>> forum, or >>>>>>>>>>> you can download and install the Microsoft Answers Bridge from >>>>>>>>>>> http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ which allows you >>>>>>>>>>> to continue >>>>>>>>>>> using your newsreader. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I haven't dared try any of this bridge stuff yet & don't >>>>>>>>>> understand it. >>>>>>>>>> I'm leery of installing it before I know what it *is* or how it >>>>>>>>>> will mess up >>>>>>>>>> my system. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Do you need a LiveID to get the bridge thing? >>>>>>>>>> What *is* the bridge -- s/w, website, or what?? >>>>>>>>>> Is it a sort of "usenet simulator" that's really a web page? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Is this the same LiveID we may already have, though not used? I >>>>>>>>>> got it when >>>>>>>>>> I thought it was *required* for WLM -- they weren't exactly clear >>>>>>>>>> about this >>>>>>>>>> part, though I did -- after an uninstall & re-install -- manage >>>>>>>>>> to avoid >>>>>>>>>> getting *everything*. And there are still some email addresses >>>>>>>>>> they won't >>>>>>>>>> let you use to sign up, though apparently mine is no longer among >>>>>>>>>> them. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Will we have to sign in with the LiveID to d/l messages? or just >>>>>>>>>> to d/l the >>>>>>>>>> bridge s/w (or whatevr it is)? or what? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I'm already afraid of asking the wrong question in the wrong >>>>>>>>>> group; doing it >>>>>>>>>> via klunky-web-forum would just make it worse, as it's much >>>>>>>>>> harder to browse >>>>>>>>>> around first to see if you're even in the right place, or maybe >>>>>>>>>> even if your >>>>>>>>>> problem has already been asked & answered (asking again due to >>>>>>>>>> inadequate >>>>>>>>>> old-thread-browsing is akin to a capital offence, it seems.) >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Should I be asking this in another group? If so, please advise >>>>>>>>>> *which* & >>>>>>>>>> I'll move. >>>>>>>>>> bj >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> > >
From: Doug Robbins - Word MVP on 25 May 2010 04:08 If you right click on Connectnews.microsoft.com and select Properties and then go to the Server tab, what is shown for the Server Name? It should be 127.0.0.1. If you go to the Advanced tab, what appears for the Server Port Number? It should be 120 -- Hope this helps. Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my services on a paid consulting basis. Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:14E9670C-61D1-4972-BCDD-38E9B8D43DC3(a)microsoft.com... > I have managed to set up these groups on my laptop so decided to sort > things out on my desktop PC. > > No success - the connectnews.microsoft.com is visible but when I try to > download a list of groups, I get the message that WLM cannot connect to > the Internet, possibly because of av software or a firewall (wlmail.exe). > This is strange as all my mail is downloaded plus the 'old' newsgroup > messages. > > Am I missing something here? > > > "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message > news:egw2pj8#KHA.4652(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> You don't need to read all of them. You only need to read three. They are >> filed in order and shouldn't be too hard to find. >> >> Answers.en-US.wordcreate >> Answers.en-US.wordgraphic >> Answers.en-US.wordshare >> >> and if you are remotely interested in vba programming, though even at >> this lkate stage we are lobbying for a dedicated Word programming forum >> not lumped in with Outlook and Powerpoint etc. >> >> Answers.en-US.officeprog >> >> -- >> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >> >> My web site www.gmayor.com >> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >> >> >> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:e$%23io20%23KHA.3840(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>I set it to 120 and got 'unable to connect to server'. I tried it again >>>later and managed to download the Answers groups BUT >>> >>> Oh my goodness - what a jumble! The public.word groups were organised >>> into specific areas. >>> >>> I really need to find another server as I am sure I shall never have the >>> time to read all these! >>> >>> Thanks for your help everyone. >>> >>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >>> news:u59ebtz#KHA.3972(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> Did you set the port to 120? Port 119 gets you the other NGs, I think. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill >>>> Microsoft MVP (Word) >>>> Words into Type >>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA >>>> http://word.mvps.org >>>> >>>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>> news:7A688AAD-04B7-4E83-87EE-4327DB98F56A(a)microsoft.com... >>>>> Yes, Microsoft Answers NNTP bridge V1.zip >>>>> >>>>> I ran the setup.exe and logged in. I then downloaded all newsgroups >>>>> (and descriptions) but the forums you mention are not among them. >>>>> >>>>> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >>>>> news:#05g8#y#KHA.5808(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Did you download the right bridge? There are two. The one you want is >>>>>> version 1.0 for Answers and which was the one I linked in my earlier >>>>>> message. In the list of newsgroups on that bridge you will find the >>>>>> three forums that you mention. i.e. >>>>>> >>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordcreate >>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordgraphic >>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordshare >>>>>> plus >>>>>> Answers.en-US.officeprog >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>>>>> >>>>>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>>>>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:171A3CC0-919A-4D95-8EB4-AF44085D73B1(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>>> OK thanks, I have that set up now. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have added the Answers in my Windows Live Mail Newsgroups as per >>>>>>> Suzanne's instructions. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I can get a list of newsgroups but there is no mention of the ones I >>>>>>> have added online in My Forums, i.e. the Word forums, in the list. >>>>>>> The only one shown in English is for IT developers, not .wordcreate, >>>>>>> .wordgraphic, and .wordshare. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have Use NNTP Bridge checked in my forum preferences. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Can you help, please? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:#Gxmgex#KHA.5464(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Click on Download Single file and the zip file will download >>>>>>>> without using the file transfer manager. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=28994 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>>>>>>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:062813BB-BBF3-49A9-83D4-3D01A8523C8B(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>>>>>I have tried to download the bridge but although the download page >>>>>>>>>shows a zip file, I only get 'download.dlm' which will not open! (I >>>>>>>>>am not clicking on the 'download single file'). >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:eGPZ4Fr#KHA.4308(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Okay, let's take a step back here. These newsgroups will be shut >>>>>>>>>> down as of June 1 in the sense that Microsoft will close the >>>>>>>>>> Communities Web site and shut down the msnews server. If you're >>>>>>>>>> accessing the NGs via WLM, then you're getting them from msnews. >>>>>>>>>> You won't be able to do that any more, but there's a good chance >>>>>>>>>> that they will survive, at least for a time, on other news >>>>>>>>>> servers. If you have access to another news server (Eternal >>>>>>>>>> September is one that has been mentioned a lot), then you can >>>>>>>>>> continue to receive them, but you'll need to set up a new WLM >>>>>>>>>> account for that server. I haven't yet gotten around to doing >>>>>>>>>> this myself, so I can't tell you much more than that. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Now, as for the Answers forums, you can, as it were, "try before >>>>>>>>>> you buy." You can view the Word forums at >>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword >>>>>>>>>> (or start at http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx to >>>>>>>>>> view all the Answers forums). You do not need to sign in just to >>>>>>>>>> read questions and answers, only to post. And yes, if you already >>>>>>>>>> have a Windows LiveID, you can use it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Now, the bridge. The bridge is a very small software add-in that >>>>>>>>>> allows you to access these Web forums with your newsreader (WLM >>>>>>>>>> in this case). Once you have it installed and running, you create >>>>>>>>>> a WLM news account for Answers, and you can access the forums >>>>>>>>>> just as if they were Usenet NGs (well, almost, anyway). If you go >>>>>>>>>> to https://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/?wa=wsignin1.0 >>>>>>>>>> and scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see links to FAQs, >>>>>>>>>> instructions for downloading and installing the bridge, etc. But >>>>>>>>>> here, in a nutshell, is what happens: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 1. You sign in and download the bridge, then install it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 2. You create a new news account in WLM giving 127.0.0.1 as the >>>>>>>>>> server address. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 3. After "finishing" the account creation, you can go back to the >>>>>>>>>> account Properties and change the name of the account to >>>>>>>>>> "Microsoft Answers" (or anything else you like), fill in missing >>>>>>>>>> data, such as your Reply To address, and change the port from the >>>>>>>>>> default 119 to 120. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 4. Installing the bridge adds a Start menu shortcut under >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Community Tools. You may want to pin the shortcut to >>>>>>>>>> the Start menu or Taskbar because you have to start the bridge >>>>>>>>>> each time you restart Windows (for me, this is once a day). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 5. The first time you start the bridge, you will be asked for >>>>>>>>>> your Windows LiveID and password (if the installation failed to >>>>>>>>>> pick this up, as it did when I installed on Windows 7 today, >>>>>>>>>> though it seems to me that on my Windows XP system it was >>>>>>>>>> retained). Tell Windows to remember it, and you're good to go. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 6. Every time you start the bridge, a window will pop up with a >>>>>>>>>> Start button. When you click Start, you are logged into Answers. >>>>>>>>>> There's also a Stop button, but I can't imagine why you'd want to >>>>>>>>>> use it. The nice thing is that when you minimize this window, it >>>>>>>>>> automatically minimizes to the Systray instead of the Taskbar, so >>>>>>>>>> it's very unobtrusive. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Once you've started the bridge, you use the Answers news account >>>>>>>>>> just like any other; downloading and posting work just the same. >>>>>>>>>> And you don't have to worry too much about posting in the wrong >>>>>>>>>> NG, as there are only three for Word: .wordcreate, .wordgraphic, >>>>>>>>>> and .wordshare. You may want to note their descriptions at >>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword, >>>>>>>>>> but of course there's a good bit of overlap, anyway. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP (Word) >>>>>>>>>> Words into Type >>>>>>>>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA >>>>>>>>>> http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "bj" <bjones44(a)bellatlantic.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:eW25Lyq%23KHA.3704(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> "Stefan Blom" <StefanBlom(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>>>>>>>>>> message >>>>>>>>>>> news:e87Gogq#KHA.5044(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> First you will have to register a Live ID at the Answers forum: >>>>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword. >>>>>>>>>>>> Click the "Sign in" link and if you don't already have a Live >>>>>>>>>>>> ID, first >>>>>>>>>>>> register. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> You can then use the web interface to ask questions in the >>>>>>>>>>>> appropriate >>>>>>>>>>>> forum, or >>>>>>>>>>>> you can download and install the Microsoft Answers Bridge from >>>>>>>>>>>> http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ which allows you >>>>>>>>>>>> to continue >>>>>>>>>>>> using your newsreader. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I haven't dared try any of this bridge stuff yet & don't >>>>>>>>>>> understand it. >>>>>>>>>>> I'm leery of installing it before I know what it *is* or how it >>>>>>>>>>> will mess up >>>>>>>>>>> my system. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Do you need a LiveID to get the bridge thing? >>>>>>>>>>> What *is* the bridge -- s/w, website, or what?? >>>>>>>>>>> Is it a sort of "usenet simulator" that's really a web page? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Is this the same LiveID we may already have, though not used? I >>>>>>>>>>> got it when >>>>>>>>>>> I thought it was *required* for WLM -- they weren't exactly >>>>>>>>>>> clear about this >>>>>>>>>>> part, though I did -- after an uninstall & re-install -- manage >>>>>>>>>>> to avoid >>>>>>>>>>> getting *everything*. And there are still some email addresses >>>>>>>>>>> they won't >>>>>>>>>>> let you use to sign up, though apparently mine is no longer >>>>>>>>>>> among them. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Will we have to sign in with the LiveID to d/l messages? or just >>>>>>>>>>> to d/l the >>>>>>>>>>> bridge s/w (or whatevr it is)? or what? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I'm already afraid of asking the wrong question in the wrong >>>>>>>>>>> group; doing it >>>>>>>>>>> via klunky-web-forum would just make it worse, as it's much >>>>>>>>>>> harder to browse >>>>>>>>>>> around first to see if you're even in the right place, or maybe >>>>>>>>>>> even if your >>>>>>>>>>> problem has already been asked & answered (asking again due to >>>>>>>>>>> inadequate >>>>>>>>>>> old-thread-browsing is akin to a capital offence, it seems.) >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Should I be asking this in another group? If so, please advise >>>>>>>>>>> *which* & >>>>>>>>>>> I'll move. >>>>>>>>>>> bj >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>
From: abrielle on 25 May 2010 04:22 Thanks, Doug. It appears to be working OK now - I had the same problem with my laptop but later I did not get the 'WLM could not connect ...' message. I have also found that my 'normal' Live ID address works rather than the one I was given on the Answers/Connect website yesterday - I have no idea what that was about! "Doug Robbins - Word MVP" <dkr(a)REMOVECAPSmvps.org> wrote in message news:e1Ya4F##KHA.1892(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > If you right click on Connectnews.microsoft.com and select Properties and > then go to the Server tab, what is shown for the Server Name? It should > be 127.0.0.1. > > If you go to the Advanced tab, what appears for the Server Port Number? > It should be 120 > > -- > Hope this helps. > > Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my > services on a paid consulting basis. > > Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com > > "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:14E9670C-61D1-4972-BCDD-38E9B8D43DC3(a)microsoft.com... >> I have managed to set up these groups on my laptop so decided to sort >> things out on my desktop PC. >> >> No success - the connectnews.microsoft.com is visible but when I try to >> download a list of groups, I get the message that WLM cannot connect to >> the Internet, possibly because of av software or a firewall (wlmail.exe). >> This is strange as all my mail is downloaded plus the 'old' newsgroup >> messages. >> >> Am I missing something here? >> >> >> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >> news:egw2pj8#KHA.4652(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> You don't need to read all of them. You only need to read three. They >>> are filed in order and shouldn't be too hard to find. >>> >>> Answers.en-US.wordcreate >>> Answers.en-US.wordgraphic >>> Answers.en-US.wordshare >>> >>> and if you are remotely interested in vba programming, though even at >>> this lkate stage we are lobbying for a dedicated Word programming forum >>> not lumped in with Outlook and Powerpoint etc. >>> >>> Answers.en-US.officeprog >>> >>> -- >>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>> >>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>> >>> >>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> news:e$%23io20%23KHA.3840(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>I set it to 120 and got 'unable to connect to server'. I tried it again >>>>later and managed to download the Answers groups BUT >>>> >>>> Oh my goodness - what a jumble! The public.word groups were organised >>>> into specific areas. >>>> >>>> I really need to find another server as I am sure I shall never have >>>> the time to read all these! >>>> >>>> Thanks for your help everyone. >>>> >>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >>>> news:u59ebtz#KHA.3972(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> Did you set the port to 120? Port 119 gets you the other NGs, I think. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill >>>>> Microsoft MVP (Word) >>>>> Words into Type >>>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA >>>>> http://word.mvps.org >>>>> >>>>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:7A688AAD-04B7-4E83-87EE-4327DB98F56A(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>> Yes, Microsoft Answers NNTP bridge V1.zip >>>>>> >>>>>> I ran the setup.exe and logged in. I then downloaded all newsgroups >>>>>> (and descriptions) but the forums you mention are not among them. >>>>>> >>>>>> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>> news:#05g8#y#KHA.5808(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Did you download the right bridge? There are two. The one you want >>>>>>> is version 1.0 for Answers and which was the one I linked in my >>>>>>> earlier message. In the list of newsgroups on that bridge you will >>>>>>> find the three forums that you mention. i.e. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordcreate >>>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordgraphic >>>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordshare >>>>>>> plus >>>>>>> Answers.en-US.officeprog >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>>>>>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:171A3CC0-919A-4D95-8EB4-AF44085D73B1(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>>>> OK thanks, I have that set up now. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have added the Answers in my Windows Live Mail Newsgroups as per >>>>>>>> Suzanne's instructions. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I can get a list of newsgroups but there is no mention of the ones >>>>>>>> I have added online in My Forums, i.e. the Word forums, in the >>>>>>>> list. The only one shown in English is for IT developers, not >>>>>>>> .wordcreate, .wordgraphic, and .wordshare. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have Use NNTP Bridge checked in my forum preferences. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Can you help, please? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:#Gxmgex#KHA.5464(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Click on Download Single file and the zip file will download >>>>>>>>> without using the file transfer manager. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> https://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=28994 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>>>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>>>>>>>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:062813BB-BBF3-49A9-83D4-3D01A8523C8B(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>>>>>>I have tried to download the bridge but although the download page >>>>>>>>>>shows a zip file, I only get 'download.dlm' which will not open! >>>>>>>>>>(I am not clicking on the 'download single file'). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:eGPZ4Fr#KHA.4308(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> Okay, let's take a step back here. These newsgroups will be shut >>>>>>>>>>> down as of June 1 in the sense that Microsoft will close the >>>>>>>>>>> Communities Web site and shut down the msnews server. If you're >>>>>>>>>>> accessing the NGs via WLM, then you're getting them from msnews. >>>>>>>>>>> You won't be able to do that any more, but there's a good chance >>>>>>>>>>> that they will survive, at least for a time, on other news >>>>>>>>>>> servers. If you have access to another news server (Eternal >>>>>>>>>>> September is one that has been mentioned a lot), then you can >>>>>>>>>>> continue to receive them, but you'll need to set up a new WLM >>>>>>>>>>> account for that server. I haven't yet gotten around to doing >>>>>>>>>>> this myself, so I can't tell you much more than that. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Now, as for the Answers forums, you can, as it were, "try before >>>>>>>>>>> you buy." You can view the Word forums at >>>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword >>>>>>>>>>> (or start at http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx to >>>>>>>>>>> view all the Answers forums). You do not need to sign in just to >>>>>>>>>>> read questions and answers, only to post. And yes, if you >>>>>>>>>>> already have a Windows LiveID, you can use it. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Now, the bridge. The bridge is a very small software add-in that >>>>>>>>>>> allows you to access these Web forums with your newsreader (WLM >>>>>>>>>>> in this case). Once you have it installed and running, you >>>>>>>>>>> create a WLM news account for Answers, and you can access the >>>>>>>>>>> forums just as if they were Usenet NGs (well, almost, anyway). >>>>>>>>>>> If you go to >>>>>>>>>>> https://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/?wa=wsignin1.0 and >>>>>>>>>>> scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see links to FAQs, >>>>>>>>>>> instructions for downloading and installing the bridge, etc. But >>>>>>>>>>> here, in a nutshell, is what happens: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 1. You sign in and download the bridge, then install it. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 2. You create a new news account in WLM giving 127.0.0.1 as the >>>>>>>>>>> server address. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 3. After "finishing" the account creation, you can go back to >>>>>>>>>>> the account Properties and change the name of the account to >>>>>>>>>>> "Microsoft Answers" (or anything else you like), fill in missing >>>>>>>>>>> data, such as your Reply To address, and change the port from >>>>>>>>>>> the default 119 to 120. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 4. Installing the bridge adds a Start menu shortcut under >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Community Tools. You may want to pin the shortcut to >>>>>>>>>>> the Start menu or Taskbar because you have to start the bridge >>>>>>>>>>> each time you restart Windows (for me, this is once a day). >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 5. The first time you start the bridge, you will be asked for >>>>>>>>>>> your Windows LiveID and password (if the installation failed to >>>>>>>>>>> pick this up, as it did when I installed on Windows 7 today, >>>>>>>>>>> though it seems to me that on my Windows XP system it was >>>>>>>>>>> retained). Tell Windows to remember it, and you're good to go. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 6. Every time you start the bridge, a window will pop up with a >>>>>>>>>>> Start button. When you click Start, you are logged into Answers. >>>>>>>>>>> There's also a Stop button, but I can't imagine why you'd want >>>>>>>>>>> to use it. The nice thing is that when you minimize this window, >>>>>>>>>>> it automatically minimizes to the Systray instead of the >>>>>>>>>>> Taskbar, so it's very unobtrusive. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Once you've started the bridge, you use the Answers news account >>>>>>>>>>> just like any other; downloading and posting work just the same. >>>>>>>>>>> And you don't have to worry too much about posting in the wrong >>>>>>>>>>> NG, as there are only three for Word: .wordcreate, .wordgraphic, >>>>>>>>>>> and .wordshare. You may want to note their descriptions at >>>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword, >>>>>>>>>>> but of course there's a good bit of overlap, anyway. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill >>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP (Word) >>>>>>>>>>> Words into Type >>>>>>>>>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA >>>>>>>>>>> http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> "bj" <bjones44(a)bellatlantic.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>>> news:eW25Lyq%23KHA.3704(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> "Stefan Blom" <StefanBlom(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>>>>>>>>>>> message >>>>>>>>>>>> news:e87Gogq#KHA.5044(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>>> First you will have to register a Live ID at the Answers >>>>>>>>>>>>> forum: >>>>>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Click the "Sign in" link and if you don't already have a Live >>>>>>>>>>>>> ID, first >>>>>>>>>>>>> register. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> You can then use the web interface to ask questions in the >>>>>>>>>>>>> appropriate >>>>>>>>>>>>> forum, or >>>>>>>>>>>>> you can download and install the Microsoft Answers Bridge from >>>>>>>>>>>>> http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ which allows you >>>>>>>>>>>>> to continue >>>>>>>>>>>>> using your newsreader. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I haven't dared try any of this bridge stuff yet & don't >>>>>>>>>>>> understand it. >>>>>>>>>>>> I'm leery of installing it before I know what it *is* or how it >>>>>>>>>>>> will mess up >>>>>>>>>>>> my system. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Do you need a LiveID to get the bridge thing? >>>>>>>>>>>> What *is* the bridge -- s/w, website, or what?? >>>>>>>>>>>> Is it a sort of "usenet simulator" that's really a web page? >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Is this the same LiveID we may already have, though not used? I >>>>>>>>>>>> got it when >>>>>>>>>>>> I thought it was *required* for WLM -- they weren't exactly >>>>>>>>>>>> clear about this >>>>>>>>>>>> part, though I did -- after an uninstall & re-install -- manage >>>>>>>>>>>> to avoid >>>>>>>>>>>> getting *everything*. And there are still some email addresses >>>>>>>>>>>> they won't >>>>>>>>>>>> let you use to sign up, though apparently mine is no longer >>>>>>>>>>>> among them. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Will we have to sign in with the LiveID to d/l messages? or >>>>>>>>>>>> just to d/l the >>>>>>>>>>>> bridge s/w (or whatevr it is)? or what? >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I'm already afraid of asking the wrong question in the wrong >>>>>>>>>>>> group; doing it >>>>>>>>>>>> via klunky-web-forum would just make it worse, as it's much >>>>>>>>>>>> harder to browse >>>>>>>>>>>> around first to see if you're even in the right place, or maybe >>>>>>>>>>>> even if your >>>>>>>>>>>> problem has already been asked & answered (asking again due to >>>>>>>>>>>> inadequate >>>>>>>>>>>> old-thread-browsing is akin to a capital offence, it seems.) >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Should I be asking this in another group? If so, please advise >>>>>>>>>>>> *which* & >>>>>>>>>>>> I'll move. >>>>>>>>>>>> bj >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>> >>>
From: Suzanne S. Barnhill on 25 May 2010 08:08 When I got that message on my laptop, it was because I'd forgotten to actually start the bridge after installing it. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA http://word.mvps.org "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:14E9670C-61D1-4972-BCDD-38E9B8D43DC3(a)microsoft.com... >I have managed to set up these groups on my laptop so decided to sort >things out on my desktop PC. > > No success - the connectnews.microsoft.com is visible but when I try to > download a list of groups, I get the message that WLM cannot connect to > the Internet, possibly because of av software or a firewall (wlmail.exe). > This is strange as all my mail is downloaded plus the 'old' newsgroup > messages. > > Am I missing something here? > > > "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message > news:egw2pj8#KHA.4652(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> You don't need to read all of them. You only need to read three. They are >> filed in order and shouldn't be too hard to find. >> >> Answers.en-US.wordcreate >> Answers.en-US.wordgraphic >> Answers.en-US.wordshare >> >> and if you are remotely interested in vba programming, though even at >> this lkate stage we are lobbying for a dedicated Word programming forum >> not lumped in with Outlook and Powerpoint etc. >> >> Answers.en-US.officeprog >> >> -- >> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >> >> My web site www.gmayor.com >> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >> >> >> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:e$%23io20%23KHA.3840(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>I set it to 120 and got 'unable to connect to server'. I tried it again >>>later and managed to download the Answers groups BUT >>> >>> Oh my goodness - what a jumble! The public.word groups were organised >>> into specific areas. >>> >>> I really need to find another server as I am sure I shall never have the >>> time to read all these! >>> >>> Thanks for your help everyone. >>> >>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >>> news:u59ebtz#KHA.3972(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> Did you set the port to 120? Port 119 gets you the other NGs, I think. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill >>>> Microsoft MVP (Word) >>>> Words into Type >>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA >>>> http://word.mvps.org >>>> >>>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>> news:7A688AAD-04B7-4E83-87EE-4327DB98F56A(a)microsoft.com... >>>>> Yes, Microsoft Answers NNTP bridge V1.zip >>>>> >>>>> I ran the setup.exe and logged in. I then downloaded all newsgroups >>>>> (and descriptions) but the forums you mention are not among them. >>>>> >>>>> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >>>>> news:#05g8#y#KHA.5808(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Did you download the right bridge? There are two. The one you want is >>>>>> version 1.0 for Answers and which was the one I linked in my earlier >>>>>> message. In the list of newsgroups on that bridge you will find the >>>>>> three forums that you mention. i.e. >>>>>> >>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordcreate >>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordgraphic >>>>>> Answers.en-US.wordshare >>>>>> plus >>>>>> Answers.en-US.officeprog >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>>>>> >>>>>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>>>>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:171A3CC0-919A-4D95-8EB4-AF44085D73B1(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>>> OK thanks, I have that set up now. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have added the Answers in my Windows Live Mail Newsgroups as per >>>>>>> Suzanne's instructions. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I can get a list of newsgroups but there is no mention of the ones I >>>>>>> have added online in My Forums, i.e. the Word forums, in the list. >>>>>>> The only one shown in English is for IT developers, not .wordcreate, >>>>>>> .wordgraphic, and .wordshare. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have Use NNTP Bridge checked in my forum preferences. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Can you help, please? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Graham Mayor" <gmayor(a)REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:#Gxmgex#KHA.5464(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Click on Download Single file and the zip file will download >>>>>>>> without using the file transfer manager. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/Downloads/DownloadDetails.aspx?DownloadID=28994 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>>> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My web site www.gmayor.com >>>>>>>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>>> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Abrielle" <abrielle(a)newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:062813BB-BBF3-49A9-83D4-3D01A8523C8B(a)microsoft.com... >>>>>>>>>I have tried to download the bridge but although the download page >>>>>>>>>shows a zip file, I only get 'download.dlm' which will not open! (I >>>>>>>>>am not clicking on the 'download single file'). >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:eGPZ4Fr#KHA.4308(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> Okay, let's take a step back here. These newsgroups will be shut >>>>>>>>>> down as of June 1 in the sense that Microsoft will close the >>>>>>>>>> Communities Web site and shut down the msnews server. If you're >>>>>>>>>> accessing the NGs via WLM, then you're getting them from msnews. >>>>>>>>>> You won't be able to do that any more, but there's a good chance >>>>>>>>>> that they will survive, at least for a time, on other news >>>>>>>>>> servers. If you have access to another news server (Eternal >>>>>>>>>> September is one that has been mentioned a lot), then you can >>>>>>>>>> continue to receive them, but you'll need to set up a new WLM >>>>>>>>>> account for that server. I haven't yet gotten around to doing >>>>>>>>>> this myself, so I can't tell you much more than that. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Now, as for the Answers forums, you can, as it were, "try before >>>>>>>>>> you buy." You can view the Word forums at >>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword >>>>>>>>>> (or start at http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx to >>>>>>>>>> view all the Answers forums). You do not need to sign in just to >>>>>>>>>> read questions and answers, only to post. And yes, if you already >>>>>>>>>> have a Windows LiveID, you can use it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Now, the bridge. The bridge is a very small software add-in that >>>>>>>>>> allows you to access these Web forums with your newsreader (WLM >>>>>>>>>> in this case). Once you have it installed and running, you create >>>>>>>>>> a WLM news account for Answers, and you can access the forums >>>>>>>>>> just as if they were Usenet NGs (well, almost, anyway). If you go >>>>>>>>>> to https://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/?wa=wsignin1.0 >>>>>>>>>> and scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see links to FAQs, >>>>>>>>>> instructions for downloading and installing the bridge, etc. But >>>>>>>>>> here, in a nutshell, is what happens: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 1. You sign in and download the bridge, then install it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 2. You create a new news account in WLM giving 127.0.0.1 as the >>>>>>>>>> server address. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 3. After "finishing" the account creation, you can go back to the >>>>>>>>>> account Properties and change the name of the account to >>>>>>>>>> "Microsoft Answers" (or anything else you like), fill in missing >>>>>>>>>> data, such as your Reply To address, and change the port from the >>>>>>>>>> default 119 to 120. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 4. Installing the bridge adds a Start menu shortcut under >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft Community Tools. You may want to pin the shortcut to >>>>>>>>>> the Start menu or Taskbar because you have to start the bridge >>>>>>>>>> each time you restart Windows (for me, this is once a day). >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 5. The first time you start the bridge, you will be asked for >>>>>>>>>> your Windows LiveID and password (if the installation failed to >>>>>>>>>> pick this up, as it did when I installed on Windows 7 today, >>>>>>>>>> though it seems to me that on my Windows XP system it was >>>>>>>>>> retained). Tell Windows to remember it, and you're good to go. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> 6. Every time you start the bridge, a window will pop up with a >>>>>>>>>> Start button. When you click Start, you are logged into Answers. >>>>>>>>>> There's also a Stop button, but I can't imagine why you'd want to >>>>>>>>>> use it. The nice thing is that when you minimize this window, it >>>>>>>>>> automatically minimizes to the Systray instead of the Taskbar, so >>>>>>>>>> it's very unobtrusive. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Once you've started the bridge, you use the Answers news account >>>>>>>>>> just like any other; downloading and posting work just the same. >>>>>>>>>> And you don't have to worry too much about posting in the wrong >>>>>>>>>> NG, as there are only three for Word: .wordcreate, .wordgraphic, >>>>>>>>>> and .wordshare. You may want to note their descriptions at >>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword, >>>>>>>>>> but of course there's a good bit of overlap, anyway. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill >>>>>>>>>> Microsoft MVP (Word) >>>>>>>>>> Words into Type >>>>>>>>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA >>>>>>>>>> http://word.mvps.org >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "bj" <bjones44(a)bellatlantic.net> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:eW25Lyq%23KHA.3704(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> "Stefan Blom" <StefanBlom(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>>>>>>>>>> message >>>>>>>>>>> news:e87Gogq#KHA.5044(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>>> First you will have to register a Live ID at the Answers forum: >>>>>>>>>>>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/officeword. >>>>>>>>>>>> Click the "Sign in" link and if you don't already have a Live >>>>>>>>>>>> ID, first >>>>>>>>>>>> register. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> You can then use the web interface to ask questions in the >>>>>>>>>>>> appropriate >>>>>>>>>>>> forum, or >>>>>>>>>>>> you can download and install the Microsoft Answers Bridge from >>>>>>>>>>>> http://connect.microsoft.com/MicrosoftForums/ which allows you >>>>>>>>>>>> to continue >>>>>>>>>>>> using your newsreader. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I haven't dared try any of this bridge stuff yet & don't >>>>>>>>>>> understand it. >>>>>>>>>>> I'm leery of installing it before I know what it *is* or how it >>>>>>>>>>> will mess up >>>>>>>>>>> my system. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Do you need a LiveID to get the bridge thing? >>>>>>>>>>> What *is* the bridge -- s/w, website, or what?? >>>>>>>>>>> Is it a sort of "usenet simulator" that's really a web page? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Is this the same LiveID we may already have, though not used? I >>>>>>>>>>> got it when >>>>>>>>>>> I thought it was *required* for WLM -- they weren't exactly >>>>>>>>>>> clear about this >>>>>>>>>>> part, though I did -- after an uninstall & re-install -- manage >>>>>>>>>>> to avoid >>>>>>>>>>> getting *everything*. And there are still some email addresses >>>>>>>>>>> they won't >>>>>>>>>>> let you use to sign up, though apparently mine is no longer >>>>>>>>>>> among them. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Will we have to sign in with the LiveID to d/l messages? or just >>>>>>>>>>> to d/l the >>>>>>>>>>> bridge s/w (or whatevr it is)? or what? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I'm already afraid of asking the wrong question in the wrong >>>>>>>>>>> group; doing it >>>>>>>>>>> via klunky-web-forum would just make it worse, as it's much >>>>>>>>>>> harder to browse >>>>>>>>>>> around first to see if you're even in the right place, or maybe >>>>>>>>>>> even if your >>>>>>>>>>> problem has already been asked & answered (asking again due to >>>>>>>>>>> inadequate >>>>>>>>>>> old-thread-browsing is akin to a capital offence, it seems.) >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Should I be asking this in another group? If so, please advise >>>>>>>>>>> *which* & >>>>>>>>>>> I'll move. >>>>>>>>>>> bj >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >> >>
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