when i try to sign into wlm it says contact list not available try again later, it has been like this for 3 hours. any else got the same problem? or anyone got an idea of how to fix it.

Deleting the following contact cache folder should work:

First exit Messenger completely then delete the contact cache (folder) corresponding with your passport in the following folder (make sure hidden files/folders are shown):

%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts

WinXP: %userprofile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts

Next when you start messenger signing in will take a while as it has to get the contacts from the server, but it will sign in eventually.

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Originally posted by Sunshine
Deleting the following contact cache folder should work:

First exit Messenger completely then delete the contact cache (folder) corresponding with your passport in the following folder (make sure hidden files/folders are shown):

%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts

WinXP: %userprofile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts

Next when you start messenger signing in will take a while as it has to get the contacts from the server, but it will sign in eventually.

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Well, delete the folder with the number corresponding with your Live ID, or all of them..it doesn't hurt (besides longer sign-in for first time only).

Edit: you're welcome

ok thankyou

Another thing that works is that you log in using eBuddy and then try to log in using your WLM. It worked for me several times when I had that problem.