FAQ's

Questions

• Que1 - How do I prevent messages from opening automatically?
  Applicable Versions: 2002 / 2003
  
  
• Que2 - Are online messages between users saved on the ICQ servers?
  Applicable Versions: 2002 / 2003
  
  
• Que3 - Deleting Messages via the Message Archive does not seem to reduce the size of my message history stored in the database folder. Is there a way to accomplish this?
  Applicable Versions: 2002 / 2003
  
  
• Que4 - I keep getting endless pager messages. Is there a way to block them?
  Applicable Versions: 2002 / 2003
  
  
• Que5 - My screen 'freezes', 'lags' OR ICQ crashes when I'm in the middle of typing a message. Is there a solution for this?
  Applicable Versions: 2002 / 2003
  
  
• Que6 - Can I compose messages offline and then save them in such a way so that they will be sent later when I re-connect to the ICQ network?
  Applicable Versions: 2002 / 2003
  
  
• Que7 - I cannot send messages over 450 characters. Why?
  Applicable Versions: 2002 / 2003
  
  
• Que8 - Why am I not receiving messages sent to me while I'm offline?
  Applicable Versions: All Versions
  
  
  
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Questions with Answers.

Que1: Version[s]: 2002 / 2003

1.) Open ICQ.

2.) Click the "Main" button on your main window and choose "Preferences" from the pop-up menu.

3.) Click on "Alerts and Notifications" from the Preferences menu, then the "General" tab.

4.) Choose an option OTHER than "Automatically open all types of ICQ messages".

5.) Click "Apply".

Que2: Version[s]: 2002 / 2003

No. They are saved in your ICQ database folder on your computers hard drive. Usually Here:
C:\Program Files\ICQ\200Xx [Where X & x is the number and letter of your particular version]

Que3: Version[s]: 2000 / 2001 / 2002 / 2003

Yes. Here's how:

1.) Shutdown ICQ

2.) Click "Start" > "Programs" > "ICQ" and choose "ICQ Database Convertor" from the sub-menu

3.) You will find two options. Choose: "Fix New Database"

4.) Choose an option ie; 3 months, 6 months etc., and then click "Next". The ICQ database convertor will now re-index your database but without the option amount of message History you selected. Your "Chats" will remain unaffected.

Note: This procedure is permanent and irreversable.

Que4: Version[s]: 2002 / 2003

1.) Open ICQ.

2.) Click on the Main button in your main menu.

3.) Click on "Security and Privacy Permissions" from the pop-up menu.

4.) Under "Permissions" select "Spam Control"

6.) Enable (put a check beside) where it says "Do not Accept World Wide Pager Messages".

Que5: Version[s]: 2002 / 2003

The problem may be related to the "Sounds" feature you are using, specifically, the "typing" sound. Try disabling. You can accomplish this by clicking on the sound button in your message window (the one with the speaker icon on it). A red X will confirm that sounds are turned off.

Que6: Version[s]: 2002 / 2003

Yes. Here's how:

1.) While offline, click on a Contact you want to send a message to.
Note: This feature will only be available to you in "Single Message Mode".

2.) Compose your message and then click on "Send". You will receive a message box indicating "Can't Send Offline Message". Click on "Auto-Send Later"

3.) Your message will now be placed in your events "Outbox".

You can access the Outbox this way:

1.) Click on "System Menu" from the ICQ main menu

2.) Choose "History and Outbox" from the pop-up menu.

3.) Click on the "Outbox" tab.

Que7: Version[s]: 2002 / 2003

ICQ will not send messages over 450 characters IF:

1.) Messages are composed and sent to a User who is offline.

OR

2.) You are attempting to send a message to a User who is using an older version of ICQ that has a 450 character limit.

Que8: Version[s]: All Versions

Not receiving messages that were composed and sent to you while you were offline OR others not receiving messages composed by you while they were offline has been a consistent and periodic issue throughout all versions of ICQ. Server upgrades and equipment changes on ICQ's side is usually responsible. Because it is on the ICQ server side there is nothing you can do about it. It is not a settings issue on your side. You should find that in time, your offline messaging capabilities will return. If your messages are critical, then ensure you are both online for the procedure. If not, use the old reliable.. email.