Msn Messenger Users Info Needed.....

[iamlegend]

right my msn was running sweet couple days ago and all of a sudden it is not letting me sign in it says" we cant sign you in to msn- your firewall may be blocking msn connecting to the service"error code:80048820

also tired installing msn again and nothing

i have not changed any of my settings, I used norton 360.... also noticed my downloads are not connecting as well

any ideas here??

[Craig_T]

Disable norton and try it mate

Havn't used it in a while, but think you can rightclick the yellow icon near the clock and has something like turn off, disable, shut down, somethign along them lines!

[iamlegend]

Disable norton and try it mate

Havn't used it in a while, but think you can rightclick the yellow icon near the clock and has something like turn off, disable, shut down, somethign along them lines!

i need norton runing as it is my security beast.... i tried it and nothing still will not connect

[Misterdan88]

sounds abit stupid but is your clock showing the right date? i had that error before and its because my pc crashed and the date when back to 2005 lol

[series70boy]

Since you can't immediately login, remember that you can try logging into the Web Messenger,

at least until you can restore your normal Messenger functionality:

http://webmessenger.msn.com

However, here are some suggestions you should check/try if you haven't already.

1. The date on your computer needs to be set properly -- double click the clock verify that

the time and date are set.

2. If your password information is not saved, verify that you are typing it in with the

correct case (uppercase or lowercase).

3. Change your password @ https://login.passport.com/ChangePW.srf to

something smaller (under 10-12 characters), then try signing in again.

4. If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it's possible

that Messenger doesn't have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you

upgraded. You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall

if this is the case.

5. If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger -- try

restarting it and see if that helps the situation. You also might try uninstalling an

installed firewall, to verify that it isn't causing a problem (even if it is disabled).

6. Clear your IE cache and cookies -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then

Internet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the

Delete Cookies button.

7. Check your IE Security settings -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then

Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check

for server certificate revocation" is unchecked. Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL

3.0' is checked, then click OK.

8. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following:

regsvr32 softpub.dll

then click OK

and do the same for the following:

regsvr32 wintrust.dll

regsvr32 initpki.dll

regsvr32 MSXML3.dll

hope it gets sorted for you mate

[iamlegend]

sounds abit stupid but is your clock showing the right date? i had that error before and its because my pc crashed and the date when back to 2005 lol

yep all correct dude

[iamlegend]

Since you can't immediately login, remember that you can try logging into the Web Messenger,

at least until you can restore your normal Messenger functionality:

http://webmessenger.msn.com

However, here are some suggestions you should check/try if you haven't already.

1. The date on your computer needs to be set properly -- double click the clock verify that

the time and date are set.

2. If your password information is not saved, verify that you are typing it in with the

correct case (uppercase or lowercase).

3. Change your password @ https://login.passport.com/ChangePW.srf to

something smaller (under 10-12 characters), then try signing in again.

4. If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it's possible

that Messenger doesn't have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you

upgraded. You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall

if this is the case.

5. If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger -- try

restarting it and see if that helps the situation. You also might try uninstalling an

installed firewall, to verify that it isn't causing a problem (even if it is disabled).

6. Clear your IE cache and cookies -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then

Internet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the

Delete Cookies button.

7. Check your IE Security settings -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then

Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check

for server certificate revocation" is unchecked. Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL

3.0' is checked, then click OK.

8. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following:

regsvr32 softpub.dll

then click OK

and do the same for the following:

regsvr32 wintrust.dll

regsvr32 initpki.dll

regsvr32 MSXML3.dll

hope it gets sorted for you mate

tried most of that mate and still no go i have noticed thow my internet explorer is not working it just says" cant display page" BUT mozzilla firefox is working perfect hmmmmmm

EDIT: internet explorer is now working what i did is went on tools,internet options,then advanced then i reset the internet explorer settings and its working fine now BUT still no msn!

ahh my downloads are working again...... my internet explorer is working alot faster as well since reset the setting it also got rid of all the shite i had in the tool bar piles of junk!

WEYHEYY all sorted everything is working again so it was all down to internet explorer having lots of pop ups and shite saved to it!! how the hell can this stop msn and my downloads from working n that??

[series70boy]

tried most of that mate and still no go i have noticed thow my internet explorer is not working it just says" cant display page" BUT mozzilla firefox is working perfect hmmmmmm

EDIT: internet explorer is now working what i did is went on tools,internet options,then advanced then i reset the internet explorer settings and its working fine now BUT still no msn!

ahh my downloads are working again...... my internet explorer is working alot faster as well since reset the setting it also got rid of all the shite i had in the tool bar piles of junk!

WEYHEYY all sorted everything is working again so it was all down to internet explorer having lots of pop ups and shite saved to it!! how the hell can this stop msn and my downloads from working n that??

glad its all sorted mate

all sorts of stuff can stop all sorts of things from working, just having to many internet history files can make some webpages fail on your computer!!!!!!

thats why i recommend a program called Ccleaner, its a totally free download of the internet and totally safe, it speeds up your computer and your internet. (so easy to use my 10 year old sis could do it )

and another suggestion mate if get rid of norton (i also hate kaspersky). i use AVG free which an clean and disable any virus known to man.Then when i have run AVG, i run Ccleaner (made by the same folks apparently) this then removes left over parts of viruses and discreancies on the computer and in program running systems, meaning that your computer is as clean as the day you bought it! and running almost as quick!!!!!!!!!

[addz]

Just bumped into this thread now.

I would also get rid of Norton, good for nothing.

I would get Avast personally, although AVG does nigh on the same thing.

If you decide to go for Avast then go on their website and download the free version - this lasts a year, but I have a keygen which gives 30 years usage

[series70boy]

Just bumped into this thread now.

I would also get rid of Norton, good for nothing.

I would get Avast personally, although AVG does nigh on the same thing.

If you decide to go for Avast then go on their website and download the free version - this lasts a year, but I have a keygen which gives 30 years usage

my mate swears by avast,

but when my dad had avast it let in a hyper-virus called 'antivirus xp 2008' which brought 2032 other infections with it (no joke)!!!!!!!!!!! the virus can not be destroted and restarts itself in a stronger form and uninstalls one other program evry time you start the computer !!!!!!

and we got recommended AVG as the only antivirus capable of containing it it and then Ccleaner to remove the contained item from the system as its the only cleaner that dosent open virus folders, thus allowing the virus to stay contained and be removed safely!!!!!

Ccleaner is also the only cleaner to remove the virus 'AV antispyware' which is a self installing on computer pop up that says you are infected and keeps poping up and distracting you, when you click on the pop up it says buy av antispyware and we will destroy the infection, but actually you are paying £70 for the full virus!!!!!!!!

anyways i will stop boring you all now!!!!!! :D

[addz]

How bizarre. I know of people, true gamers and pc geeks who support Avast 100%.

I guess it's which one fancies really as Avast and AVG apparently are nearly the same (not used AVG myself to concur).

I use mine in conjunction with:

Windows firewall,

Windows defender,

Spybot search and destroy

And Avast

[series70boy]

hmmmmm

i also use windows firewall and defender

but i have them set to disabled (as they slow down the computer) and fire them up when there is a problem with the internet and to block things from hitting the computer temporarily, then run AVG full PC scan on the fast setting to clear every thing up!!

i do that even though AVG has its own firewall!!!!! double security!!

[iamlegend]

tbh i think norton is really good i used avg but did not think it was that good...

cheers for the info lads

[addz]

Norton is good, only to slow down a computer

You're welcome

[iamlegend]

Norton is good, only to slow down a computer

You're welcome

not if you have a quick computer

[series70boy]

^^^^lol^^^^

addz you got it right but yes a powerful computer wont be affected...

... it would just have to be a business standard super-computer

i'm going to get rid of my lappy soon .... mac is calling me now i'm at art college