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seems like im not the other one, any help ?

I've had the same problem, but just recently fixed it (kind of a simple fix too).


Tools -> Options... -> Privacy -> Allow "All Others"

Should fix it.

Update:
I followed the instructions found on the second post of this thread:
http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showthread.php?tid=68265&pid=752237

I did a complete uninstall of WLM just like it said there and then reinstalled WLM. This appeared to have solved the problem at first. Every time I add a contact now is not instantly blocked so that's an improvement, but now I can't receive any requests of people that want to add me. Also I noticed the contacts I added after the reinstallation were nowhere to be found.

I just logged in to WLM and received add requests of all the contacts that were gone and everything appears to be working smoothly.

Another update:
It's still instantly blocking the contacts.

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Originally posted by UPD4T3
I've had the same problem, but just recently fixed it (kind of a simple fix too).


Tools -> Options... -> Privacy -> Allow "All Others"

Should fix it.

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but is this a quick fix for that moment(till the next add)? or a perm fix??

It is actually neither...

Changing that settings actually alters your privacy settings. That this would solve the problem is only a (strange?) side effect, and it might make things even worse (not the blocking, but other/spam problems!!!).

When you allow "All Others" in the Allow list, or if you disable the option "only people in my contact list can see my status", you'll actually disable invitation requests. This also means you enable everybody (incl. complete strangers!) to automatically add you (without any notification/confirmation), see your status, contact you, etc...

Aka: setting that privacy option it no solution at all. You will only hide the problem.

I suggest you post your issues in the Windows Live Solution Center (in a new thread; only if there isn't an existing thread; always search forums first).

ok anyone has any solution? seem like this is my second question posted in this forum and till then i seem to have no answer to either.

I'd say go into your privacy settings and look and see if anything is set wrong.. then logout and uninstall wlm

after go into your "Program Files/Data" folders and remove any files left over which is under the C:\ "wlm related"

next go into the "C:\Users\WHATEVERUSERNAMEHERE\AppData" folder and locate any other files left over.. look in the "Microsoft" "Windows Live" folders for anything to do with messenger and remove

Hopefully it removes any leftover files associated with messenger then install again and cross your fingers

BTW I'm just assuming your using 7 or Vista for the file directorys.. xp uses "Documents and Settings" i think instead of "Users"

Hi all,
I'm having the same problem. New cintacts this week have all been blocked automatically. Has happened 3 times. And I don't think some of the invitation notifications have been sent. It looks like this is a recent problem going by you guys, and not seeing anywhere else. Would love to get it sorted!

Hi guys,
might have a solution here:
http://www.windowslivehelp.com/thread.aspx?thread...-ab51-29cd33d11786

I've followed the steps but not had the chance to add any new contacts yet, but looks like a windows approved fix.

Fingers crossed.

This error usually occurs when the cache files of Windows Live Messenger on your computer gets corrupted.

According to the help team you have to follow this:

http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?solution...-a035-08378a5dd609

I still think it's a bit weird all our cache files got corrupted at the same time.