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Hi all,
can you help me with the last build of WLM 2009 (14.0.8050.1202)?
After installation, when I try to login Live Messenger shows me the error 8000401a "Signing in to Windows Live Messenger failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."
I'm using Windows XP Professional, I don't have any firewall and my Antivirus is Eset NOD32; I have a wireless connection and WLM 2009 works fine on another pc connected to the same router.
I 've done everything, I renstalled it, repaired it, I cleaned registry and I tried logging in with 3 different accounts. I've also deleted "Windows Live Contacts" and "Messenger Cache" folders: I still get that error.

I've already posted in a lot of other forums, with the hope of finding someone having a solution, because on the net there are no informations about this issue.

Thanks for your help

i have the exact same problem,
tried everything from antivirus to firewalls to router.
but nothing seems to work.
anyone any idea's ?

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i found my error.
i had AVG 8 installed
and it was blocking my msn,
go to webshield and uncheck the msn thing
you'll find it

i think from my experience. i had the problem once with my cousin's account. all other accounts can log in except for his. here's one method for you.

basically go to My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, View and put a dot to Show Hidden Files and folders.

Then navigate to your maindrive and go to your Documents And Settings, [Your Username], Under Local Settings, Application Data, Microsoft, from this part onwards. You SHOULD see Windows Live Contacts the folder itself. dun go on any folder. rename the Windows Live Contacts to Windows Live Contacts 1 or something. as long as you can rename it back and forth easily.

Then restart your computer and try logging in. it should work somehow. i did this on my windows xp service pack 3. and it work.

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Originally posted by SpeedOlight
[...] You SHOULD see Windows Live Contacts the folder itself. dun go on any folder. rename the Windows Live Contacts to Windows Live Contacts 1 or something [...]. Then restart your computer and try logging in.

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Done with no results.

quote:

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Originally posted by SpeedOlight
It should work somehow. I did this on my Windows xp Service Pack 3. And it work.

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In fact I think the problem it's related to not-Service Pack 3 WinXP OS.

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Originally posted by Subcode
I had AVG 8 installed
and it was blocking my msn,
go to webshield and uncheck the msn thing

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I read on the net that AVG could be the cause of this error, but I have Nod32.

Hi
Yes I had the same problem, I do use AVG antivirus
Open your AVG interface
Double-Click on the Web Shield
Select the Instant Messaging tab
then just uncheck MSN Protection

I dont use NOD but check the settings to see if there is a Messenger scanner setting similar to AVG could be causing the same type of problem.

Hope this helps

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Originally posted by -LiNk-
Hi all,
can you help me with the last build of WLM 2009 (14.0.8050.1202)?
After installation, when I try to login Live Messenger shows me the error 8000401a "Signing in to Windows Live Messenger failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."
I'm using Windows XP Professional, I don't have any firewall and my Antivirus is Eset NOD32; I have a wireless connection and WLM 2009 works fine on another pc connected to the same router.
I 've done everything, I renstalled it, repaired it, I cleaned registry and I tried logging in with 3 different accounts. I've also deleted "Windows Live Contacts" and "Messenger Cache" folders: I still get that error.

I've already posted in a lot of other forums, with the hope of finding someone having a solution, because on the net there are no informations about this issue.

Thanks for your help

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same problemo here! I have Bullguard as my anti-virus and it says it only works if the windows firewall is turned off so im wondering if it may be that or if it is being blocked. Anyone who can help would be much appreciated!

seems Microsoft should of called this a beta an not a Release candidate

I found a solution, read this post (translate it with Google Translate): point n.1  worked for me

EDIT: Try also point n.2

i have same problem and i have AVG 8 free. What i have do too need help.

Hi I found this Registry Hack which solved the problem. So wanted to share it with all of you

Navigate to on regedit:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\



DELETE KEY:
380689D0-AFAA-47E6-B80E-A33436FE314B

this is thanks to a post on egghead!

Cheers!