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Old 04-10-2008   #1 (permalink)
JethroUK


 
 

Re: Anyone know how to change your displayed name?


I'm actually posting for my Dad whose account has now been verified - so i
should be able to change it next time i see him - Thanks


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Greetings,
>
> This means your account hasn't been verified. In order to change your
> display name, you need to click the verification e-mail sent from Windows
> Live ID Services.
>
> Sometimes it can take nearly a day for the e-mail to arrive if you just
> signed up. However, assuming you haven't received it, you can request
> another verification e-mail from here:
> https://account.live.com/verifysi.as...rp=summarypage
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature
> or citation
> --
>
>
> "JethroUK" <reply@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:k_aLj.46490$Ge4.37385@xxxxxx-win.ntli.net...
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>> "Type your name as you want others to see it:" is greyed out - so I can't
>> type my name as I want others to see it: - they just see my stupid email
>> addy - anyone know about this stuff????
>
>

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Old 04-18-2008   #2 (permalink)
Mazze


 
 

Re: Anyone know how to change your displayed name?

Hi.

I have the same problem, the display name is greyed out. But I have verified
my account and it did not help. The problem started after I changed my user
ID.

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Old 04-18-2008   #3 (permalink)
JethroUK©


 
 

Re: Anyone know how to change your displayed name?

I'd give it 24 hours to register your new ID then try again

"Mazze" <Mazze@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Hi.
>
> I have the same problem, the display name is greyed out. But I have
> verified
> my account and it did not help. The problem started after I changed my
> user
> ID.
>
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