Messenger 5.1 XP SP2 cant send files, but can receive them

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Greetings Joe,

A number of things could be causing this problem. The easiest solution would be to just both
upgrade to MSN Messenger, as it supports a newer file transfer method and can relay files
without a direct connection:
http://messenger.msn.com

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<jwdaigle@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1106190880.664629.131700@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Hello,
>
> It seems that I can receive files from another user, but cannot send
> them. I select "send a file or photo", it tells me that its waiting
> for him to accept it, he accepts it, and then nothing. i get an error
> message about a firewall.
>
> Is the problem with his firewall or mine? Its strange that I can
> receive but not send. I would think they would both either work or not
> work at all?
>
> Thanks for any insight,
>
> joe
>
>
> Cut & pasted from the IM session:
>
> =================================================================
> Waiting for Oliver to accept the file "User20Jan2005.doc" (252 Kb, less
> than 3 minutes with a 28.8 modem). Please wait for a response or Cancel
> (Alt+Q) the file transfer.
>
> Transfer of file "User20Jan2005.doc" has been accepted by Oliver.
> Starting transfer...
>
> This file could not be sent because the connection is blocked. A
> firewall running on your computer or on the network may be the cause.
> Contact your network administrator or Internet service provider
> =================================================================
>