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(232815) - When you try to connect to a chat server using Microsoft Chat, you may receive the following error message: Your requested nickname is already in use. Please choose another.

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Article ID: 232815 - Last Review: January 24, 2007 - Revision: 2.2

Err Msg: Your Requested Nickname Is Already in Use. Please Choose Another

System TipThis article applies to a different version of Windows than the one you are using. Content in this article may not be relevant to you. Visit the Windows Vista Solution Center
This article was previously published under Q232815

SYMPTOMS

When you try to connect to a chat server using Microsoft Chat, you may receive the following error message:
Your requested nickname is already in use. Please choose another.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if the first character in your nickname is a number.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use a nickname that does not begin with a number.

For information about changing your nickname, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
178245  (http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=178245/EN-US/ ) How to Change Your Identification in Microsoft Chat

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Chat 2.5
Keywords: 
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