I have not been able to log into Windows Messenger for a month.

[FranklinX 37]

I have not been able to log into windows messenger for a month. This problem started after the update last month. I checked my firewall and virus protection settings. Neither are blocking the program. I uninstalled and reinstalled the program with no success.

 

Please help.... :unsure:

[Dark Den 4]

Well i think the new MSN messenger is for windows 7 (maybe vista too). I have windows xp so i have never been able to use MSN messenger till now :angry:

What OS do u have RKO ?

[FranklinX 37]

I have windows 7.

[Polraudio 122]

It should work then. Do you have this one installed?

http://explore.live.com/windows-live-messenger?os=other

[FranklinX 37]

That's the one installed. It doesn't work at all.

[Polraudio 122]

Is your .NET Framework updated?

What does it say when you try to sign in?

If it gives you the option to Troubleshoot when signing in then do that then click repair.

[FranklinX 37]

I get this message.

http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=7b0e98fb-9b39-4655-abcd-f955d47e5e11

 

However, nothing is blocking the messenger. I did the troubleshooting to try to fix the problem, but nothing works.

[Polraudio 122]

Here is an idea. Not sure it will work but its worth a try.

Create a new administrator account and try signing into MSN on that account and let me know if it works.

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Happens to me all the time.

 

I rarely get to get on now...

 

Is your internet connection weak?

[FranklinX 37]

My connection is very strong.

[Polraudio 122]

1. You could try what i said in post #8

 

2. Try scanning your computer for viruses and malware using.

Malwarebytes

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Malwarebytes-AntiMalware/1186760019/1

 

Spybot

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Spybot-Search-Destroy/1043809773/1

 

3. You can use trillian as a last resort.

http://www.trillian.im/

[Blackbound 4]

I would consider signing in with a different messenger (like pidgen)

 

see if that works.

[FranklinX 37]

I tried a different account and could not log into messenger. I'm not sure what else to do.

[nanou-gr 5]

i had exactly the same problem. the only thing that got to work is making a new account. i realised lstter that it was hacked, so i just stopped using it. if you log in to your windows live account and read carefully all it sais, yuo might have the same problem:)

[FranklinX 37]

It took a couple of months to find the heart of my problem. Mircosoft's staff finally told me that this is an known issue. I just have to wait before I can get back on messenger.

 

http://windowslivehelp.com/thread.aspx?threadid=10e0d3f0-4755-49ca-b0e3-a64ffb83548d&page=1

[kaboth 6]

you can always try a different messengers which has alot of them in on here is Pidgin Messenger link...

 

http://www.pidgin.im/

 

hope it helps, I've been using it for a long time now and it doesn't give me any problems at all

Edited January 12, 2011 by kaboth

[clone1018 4]

1. You could try what i said in post #8

 

2. Try scanning your computer for viruses and malware using.

Malwarebytes

http://fileforum.bet...re/1186760019/1

 

Spybot

http://fileforum.bet...oy/1043809773/1

 

 

I do not recommend these programs under ANY circumstances.

Edited January 13, 2011 by clone1018

[FranklinX 37]

What's wrong with them?

[CrimsonInferno 35]

You know, after countless months of trying myself, I updated it to the newest version. Essentials, I believe.

 

Which do you have? It just might work, though after I did it, it would let me on once every few months. :sweatdrop: Might be different for you.

[FranklinX 37]

I have the newest version. It does not matter. Mircosoft knows it's a program problem and only they can fix it.