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Hi I'm new to the forums
I had this problem and then found a solution, just thought i'd post it here

I'm using XP so things might be different on Vista Machines.

For this to work, you will need to make Hidden Folders visible, do this by opening any explorer window, ie My Computer, then click Tools > Folder Options... Click the View Tab then check "Show hidden files and folders".

Now make sure Live Messenger is closed (Exit)

Then, navigate to:
C:\Documents and Settings\<Windows User Name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft

and delete the Windows Live Contacts folder.

Then all should be good

thats the same as the method i posted...

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Originally posted by Molc
Hi I'm new to the forums
I had this problem and then found a solution, just thought i'd post it here

I'm using XP so things might be different on Vista Machines.

[i]For this to work, you will need to make Hidden Folders visible, do this by opening any explorer window, ie My Computer, then click Tools > Folder Options... Click the View Tab then check "Show hidden files and folders".

Now make sure Live Messenger is closed (Exit)

Then, navigate to:
C:\Documents and Settings\<Windows User Name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft

and delete the Windows Live Contacts folder.[/i]

Then all should be good

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but that's only if the issue was local, my problem persist on every machine I try, so its global, something messed up on the cloud some where.

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Originally posted by guanako

but that's only if the issue was local, my problem persist on every machine I try, so its global, something messed up on the cloud some where.

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hmm well you have a really weird problem, it should not be on every machine, as the contact list tree is built in local settings by Windows Live, its designed not to retrieve contacts from a server every time, only to update from it.

I suggest signing in to an older version, on your pc, like 8.5. after un-installing 9. then uninstall 8.5, delete the folders, and re-install 9, then try... if not im sorry i cannot help further

I been on all that, in fact there is lots of user with the same problem, and the  WLM team is aware of it.

"October 23
Notice: Sign-in problems for beta users that block a group


Posted by Brian

An issue has been discovered in the current Windows Live Messenger beta that may leave users unable to sign-in.  Only a very small number of users may encounter this issue but wanted to proactively message this to the community.

To avoid the issue yourself, please DO NOT block a group and then leave the group. If you plan to leave a group, please unblock it first. Following this precaution will ensure that you will not be affected by this issue.

We are currently working hard to fix the problem and allow those customers who have been affected to once again sign-in to the Messenger beta.

Thank you for your time and for participating in the beta!  We will post more information about this issue when it becomes available.

Thanks,
Brian"

http://messengersays.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!5B4...30829E!52021.entry

and until today nothing has been resolved

hmm thats crap, unlucky... well hopefully they will fix it soon, but looking at MS's past, they dont solve problems very quickly...

yeah it sucks, I hope It get fixed soon...its been a while now...

or, you can just go and delete everything....

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Originally posted by MeEtc
or, you can just go and delete everything....

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i am on a fresh install of Vista and still not able to use the BETA

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