Contact list not showing in MSN Live

Can't see contact list?

Solution:

1) Exit MSN Live completely (this means right clicking the Messenger tray icon and choosing Exit).

2) Open your registry editor (Start > Run > regedit.exe) and navigate to:for Messenger 8.0: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\MSNMessengerfor Messenger 8.1: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\WindowsLive\CommunicationsClient

3) Once there, you must remove the following subkeys:for Messenger 8.0: Policiesfor Messenger 8.1: Shared4. Close your registry editor and restart Messenger.

If you think you cannot make it, just run ("save as"):

http://home.scarlet.be/~tsf54471/msn/deletehandshakingcache.reg

Windows Media Player and Messenger - Now Playing Plugin

Where do I find the plug-in for Windows Media Player that lets me show contacts what music I'm listening to on Windows Live Messenger?

Open Windows Media Player. In Tools menu you'll see Plug-ins. Check Windows Live messenger Music Plug-in.
And in Live Messenger, under your status you have and a down arrow. Click the arrow and select Turn On "What I'm listening too"

Solution 2:

1) Enable the Now Playing option in MSN,
2) Go to your MSN Messenger (Windows Live Messenger) folder in Program Files,
3) Find the "msgrapp.dll" file,
4) Copy it to your Windows Media Player 11 folder (in Program Files too),
5) Restart your play

For Windows Media Player 11, do the following:

1) Open Windows Media Player 11

2) Under the "Now Playing" tab, click "more Options"

3) In the "Plug-ins" tab there will be a category list box. In that list box click Background. To the right of it should be the "windows Live Messenger Music Plug-in" Make sure that is checked.

MSN Messenger Errors 80040111 and 80040154

Fix 80040111 and 80040154 Error.

Cause: MSXML library may be corrupted and may have to be reinstalled

Troubleshooting steps:

Step 1. Re-register msxml3.dll

- Click on the Start menu, select Run and type the following:
Regsvr32 %windir%\system32\msxml3.dll

Hopefully, you will see a window popup that says: DllRegisterServer succeeded in C:\Windows\System32\msxml3.dll is succeeded.

Step 2. Restart your computer and sign into Messenger again

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MSN contact list is full

When trying to add a new contact to your list MSN Messenger tells you that your contact list is full.

MSN Messenger currently has a limit of 150 contacts. If you have 150 contacts in your list there is simply no way to add more new contacts. This amount might be increased in the future. In march it was increased from 100 to 150.
If you have an amount of contacts that is below the maximum amount and yet, you are not able to add a new one, this is most likely a server side issue that may show up after adding and deleting contacts for some time. Usually, this problem fixes itself after some time.
When you really need over 150 contacts or are not able to add new contacts the only thing you can do for now is to create one or more extra MSN Messenger accounts. Using a so called "polygamy patch" or a client like Trillian you can be signed in with more then one account at the same time.

MSN remove previous login names

Delete previous login names:

• Press start.
• Then Control Panel.
• Then User Accounts.
• Pick your Account Example Guest or the account you log with.
• Then click on Manage my network passwords under the Related Task Block.
• Then hieghlight the email you want to remove.
• Then press Remove.
• Then press Ok.
• Then Close.

Messenger 8.1 Beta sign-in error 8004800E

MSN Messenger Sign-in error 8004800E solution:

• Exit Messenger (right click on the icon in the system tray and select Exit)
• Start Messenger again
• Sign-in and it should be successful

This is an easy one :)

"Sign me in automatically" checkbox is missing in MSN Messenger

The "Sign me in automatically" checkbox is missing and you have to retype your username and password each time to get online in MSN Messenger. This is probably caused by a security setting which does not permit storing passwords on your computer. If you have sufficient rights (you are an administrator) on your computer you can reset this setting by running this file.

"Here was a problem connecting you to MSN Messenger"; Error 81000370

This error is usually caused by the security parts in MSN Messenger not working correctly

Solution:

First, try the following: click start, then on run. Type: regsvr32 softpub.dll and press enter.
If MSN Messenger does not work yet after this, you can try closing Messenger then go to www.passport.net with Internet Explorer (also if you normally use another FireFox) then click on the sign in button, you may get a certificate dialog. Accept the certificate, now if you start MSN Messenger it should work.

If you did not get the certificate dialog and MSN Messenger still does not work, open the advanced settings dialog in Internet Explorer by clicking on the Tools - Internet options menu and then go to the advanced tab. Go down to the security section and make sure use SSL 2.0 and use SSL 3.0 are both checked.

Error 800401f3 the service is temporarily unavailable

If you are running Windows XP try the following steps;

Solution:

Go to a DOS prompt and type in the following OR go to Start -> Run and then copy and paste each line below hitting after each one.

regsvr32 Dssenh.dll /s
regsvr32 Gpkcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 Slbcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 Sccbase.dll /s
regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 Wintrust.dll /s
regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 Rsaenh.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
regsvr32 Cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 Msxml3.dll /s

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Fix Sign-in Error 81000314

Open with Notepad: C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts

Add these 2 lines to the bottom:

65.54.239.80 messenger.hotmail.com
65.54.239.80 dp.msnmessenger.akadns.net













Save it and restart WLM

The following message could not be delivered to all recipients

This has been notified - do not panic, it is not just you. This problem has been happening for a few days to many people. Msn is aware (see their homepage) and are fixing the problem. Should be fixed within the week.




Use webmessenger until we figure out how to solve it.

http://webmessenger.msn.com or http://iloveim.com

Check also MSN Service status: http://status.messenger.msn.com/Status.aspx







Update: It seems the service is returning to normal. I would suggest signing out and back in again if you are still receiving the error. Apparently engineers investigated the problem and found a fix.

If none of these methods listed above won't work, we recommend you to run registry fix tool.

Msn Messenger Plus It's a Virus

Msn-9.0plus.exe -- It's A Virus!

Do not click on that link!

There's been a lot of virii floating around the MSN Messenger Network lately. Some of them include links that pop up saying things like;

Hej, did you download the new MSN yet?
lol check out MSN Plus...it ownz!
Automessage : Download MSN Plus:
lol, this is awsome...
Want more msn emotions?
MSN 8.0 Beta released....get it here
Hej, wanna update your Messenger
dude, this is awesome... a must see!
lol I just updated my Messenger and I must say IT ROCKS!
Check this out mate, it roxxx

Never click on these links when someone sends you one. The typical result is a virus infection. In the case of the links above the result is a W32/Antix-A infection

Slow Typing on Sign-in Screen?

Windows XP users

Go to command prompt and type in the following OR go to Start -> Run and then copy and paste each line below hitting after each one.

regsvr32 Dssenh.dll /s
regsvr32 Gpkcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 Slbcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 Sccbase.dll /s
regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 Wintrust.dll /s
regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 Rsaenh.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
regsvr32 Cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 Msxml3.dll /s

What these statements do is re-register the cryptographic files for Windows XP. Usually blown encryption is an effect caused by a virus or SpyWare infection.

Make MSN Messenger work with your Firewall

Windows Firewall:

• Click Start, click Run, type FIREWALL.CPL , and then press ENTER
• On the General tab, if the On check box is selected, the Windows Firewall is enabled. If this option is not selected, then ignore the rest of the steps below.
• Click the Exceptions tab.
• Under Programs and Services, select MSN Messenger if it appears in the list, and then click Delete.
• Click Add Program, click Browse, and then locate the C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger folder.
• Double-click the Msnmsgr file. Note: The computer settings determine whether the file name is followed by the extension ".exe."
• Make sure that the Msnmsgr file is added to the Programs and Services list and that MSN Messenger is selected
• Click OK to save the changes

Fix Login 80072EE6 Error

Quit MSN Messenger

Go to Start

Click Run

Enter the following in the box regsvr32 MSXML3.dll




















Re-Start MSN Messenger

Fix MSN messenger login error 800B0001 or 81000306

Solutions to fix it; start/run type:

regsvr32 Softpub.dll

regsvr32 Mssip32.dll

regsvr32 Initpki.dll (this one took about 30 sec to be complete.)



After you done this, you should be able to sign in the MSN Messenger!

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Windows Live Messenger error code 80072efd

Problem description:

When you are trying to sign in Windows Live Messenger you are getting an Error Code 80072efd ;"Sorry, we were unable to sign you in to the .NET Messenger Service at this time. Please try again later. 80072efd"

Solution:

Check the .NET Messenger Service Status.



Remove any Internet Explorer proxy server settings

1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools and then click Internet Options.
2. In the Internet Options dialog box, go to the Connections tab.
3. Click LAN Settings…
4. Untick the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections) checkbox.
5. Click OK and OK again Internet Options

Click on the Start menu, select Run and type the following:
regsvr32 Dssenh.dll Gpkcsp.dll Slbcsp.dll Sccbase.dll



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How to fix sign-in error 80048883 Msn messenger 7.5

1. Download the following file: http://clientconfig.passport.net/ppcrlconfig.bin - If you can't access the file, try downloading it from http://www.messengertools.net/Files/ppcrlconfig.dll
2. Change the file extension to .DLL (if not download from our site)
3. Now place the file into C:\Documents and Settings\[Windows Username]\Application Data\Microsoft\IdentityCRL\ and overwite the existing file.
4. Reboot your computer.
5. Attempt to sign-in again using MSN Messenger.

How to Fix sign-in error 80004005 for Windows Live Messenger

If you are encountering this error when signing in, please install the latest version of Windows Live Messenger from http://get.live.com/messenger/overview

After installation, verify that you have the version 8.0.0812. If you are still experiencing the issue, pelase contact Messenger Support at http://support.live.com and choose Windows Live Messenger

Updated (16.11.2006):

"Signing in to .NET Messenger Service failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later 0x80004005"

CAUSE:
The Microsoft .NET Passport account is blocked by the .NET Messenger Service because the computer may be running a third-party (non-Microsoft) program that is not licensed by Microsoft. This is a violation of the MSN Messenger Terms of Use. This error was originally created by MSN Messenger maintanence procedures. They were probably interested in stopping people from using third party add-on's thay may have a detrimental affect on their service.

To fix the issue you have to request that your email address be unblocked from MSN Messenger. This is a one time deal and you can only be un-blocked from the messenger service once so make sure that you have removed any offending software add-on's before asking

You can either contact msn if you have a paying msn account 1-800-635-7019 or go to http://messenger.msn.com/Help/ContactUs.aspx for non paying customers and request that the account be unblocked.

Solving error 80048820 - unable to sign in

Error code 80048820 is a common one with MSN Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live Messenger.

When you start MSN Messenger, you are unable to sign in.

“Sorry, we were unable to sign you in to the MSN Messenger at this time. Please try again later.”


Fix 80048820 MSN (Windows Live Messenger) Error.

-The system clock may be set incorrectly.
-The Dynamic Link Library (DLL) softpub.dll may not be registered on the system. -Internet Explorer may be using an invalid proxy server.
-Double click on the clock in the taskbar and make sure the system clock is set correctly.
-Register softpub.dll using the regsvr32.exe tool. Click Start, and then click Run



In the Open box, type regsvr32 softpub.dll and then click OK.





# Restart MSN Messenger (WLM).

Remove any Internet Explorer proxy server settings.

1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools and then click Internet Options.
2. In the Internet Options dialog box, go to the Connections tab.
3. Click LAN Settings.
4. Untick the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections) checkbox.
5. Click OK and OK again Internet Options.


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MSN Messenger Error Code - 80048820

MSN Messenger Error Code - 80048820

When you try and launch MSN Messenger and try to logon, you get an error message 80048820. A wild guess, your system time / date needs adjusting.
The Cause of Code 80048820

There are a variety of causes of this error:
1) Incorrect Proxy Setting for Internet Explorer.
2) softpub.dll may have become unregistered.
3) Your system clock may be showing an incorrect time (or date!).
4) Firewall problems.

The Solutions to MSN Error Code 80048820
Internet Explorer - Try removing Internet Explorer proxy server settings and go with the 'Automatically detect settings'.

1) Launch Internet Explorer, click "Tools" and then click Internet Options. From the Internet Options dialog box, go to the Connections tab. Click LAN Setting. Un check the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections) checkbox. Finally positively tick: 'Automatically detect settings'.

2) Register softpub.dll.
Click Start (Button), and then click Run, type regsvr32 softpub.dll. Restart MSN Messenger.

3) If necessary, logon as a local administrator, set the computer's clock to the correct date and time. (Check on the internet if possible.)

4) Turn off the firewall temporarily. Check firewall settings such as Norton: "Block access to secure sites". If this cures the problem, make sure that Microsoft's MSN Messenger is allowed full access through your firewall.

Adding contacts problem

Can't see a newly added contact?

Solution:

1.) Exit Messenger completely (this means right clicking the Messenger tray icon and choosing Exit).

2.) Open your registry editor (Start > Run > regedit.exe) and navigate to:for Messenger 8.0: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\MSNMessengerfor Messenger 8.1: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\WindowsLive\CommunicationsClient

3.) Once there, you must remove the following subkeys:for Messenger 8.0: Policiesfor Messenger 8.1: Shared4. Close your registry editor and restart Messenger.

If you think you cannot make it, just run:

http://home.scarlet.be/~tsf54471/msn/deletehandshakingcache.reg

Windows live messenger setup error code 1603

1) Click Start > Run

2) Type msiexec /unreg and press enter and wait until it appears to have finished.

3) Go back to Start > Run

4) Type msiexec /regserver and press enter.

5) Try to install MSN Messenger again. Good luck!

If this doesn't work, try:

C:\documents and settings\all users\application data\microsoft\

Then select the folder "IdentityCRL" remove the folder. Since the error is occuring due to "ppcrlconfig.dll" directory correction. Then run the setup and this time it will be able to install.

I cannot sign into MSN messenger

WLM isn't getting connected?


There are few tips how to fix the problem:

ExplanationIssues which all boiled down to the same cause:- Attempting to login but all you get is eternally spinning buddies- Login works but you can't add contacts- Login works but you don't get any contacts- Error codes when signing in (for example 81000314)Cause of problems:
An outage in one of the data centers which prevented some people from updating or accessing their contacts.This has been fixed, but contacts added during this outage will unfortunatly be lost and need to be added again.

Some back end systems had trouble with the handshaking (technicial term to indicate the communication protocol between systems): Messenger was trying to send a request for the contact list and the response it was getting was't what was expected due to modifications on other back end systems.

To fix this you need to delete the cache of this handshake policy. Once this cache is deleted a new and fixed handshake can take place and the errors will be gone.FixDelete you handshaking policy cache:

Exit Messenger completely (this means right clicking the Messenger tray icon and choosing Exit).

Open your registry editor (Start > Run > regedit.exe) and navigate to: for Messenger 8.0: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\MSNMessenger for Messenger 8.1: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\WindowsLive\CommunicationsClient

Once there, you must remove the following subkeys: for Messenger 8.0: Policies for Messenger 8.1: Shared
Close your registry editor and restart Messenger.Make sure you don't delete or modify anything else. Wrong alterations can cause serious problems for Windows.

For those who are not comfortable editing the registry, I've made a registry file which will do these alterations for you. Simply download the file, save it and run it:

http://home.scarlet.be/~tsf54471/msn/deletehandshakingcache.reg