I've experienced this problem although I'm not sure if my installer was actually v 7.0, wherein it will perform an illegal operation every time i sign in. My problem was only solved when it prompted that there are new updates available, and i downloaded those updates. Have you tried using an older or earlier version installer and then afterwhich just let the application look for new updates? Hope this helps. Frederick Navarro On 9/23/05, Echo <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > I recently installed the new Yahoo Messenger 7.0. Ever since, I have > been unable to use Yahoo messenger at all; it causes errors and system > instability. Does anyone know what I can do to be able to use Yahoo > Messenger again, or does anyone know where I can download a previous > version? > > Compaq Presario > Windows 98 SE > 64 MB RAM > 80 GB Hard drive > 56 kb modem > > Thank you, > Martha Conolley > > PCSOFT's List Owner's: > Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> > Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]> > "Hold No Punches.." Rode brings you great shareware/freeware programs with his honest opinions in this weekly column. http://freepctech.com/rode