Alright SomeGuyFromCanada.....I actually ended up doing the above several times because it wasnt working....Messenger still crashed on startup with YTK, even with different builds of Yahoo.....I DL'ed 4 versions, they all crashed. I used all the links each time from the dependancies section with the exception of "Yahoo! Audio Conferencing Setup Wizard --> http://download.yahoo.com/dl/update/yacswiz.exe | http://ytkpro.com/YM_Resources/yacswiz.exe " which keeps coming back as IE page not found. I'll admit to a lack of savvy with the IBM Compatibles ( Windows ) but this acts like an extension conflict in Mac. Easier to find the culpert in Mac and be rid of it. Why'd I buy a Dell again? Ultimately, nothing changed for me and I know I did what you suggested the right way....several times. I'd appreciate any help you can lend. Have a great day. Grasshopper