Can't sign into MSN Messenger Error

i have the same problem !!! all day long ! pleas help !

"BH2" wrote:

> Hi Guys,
> I am unable to sign into MSN Messenger, get two error messages, have
> searched the groups but could not find an answer. The error messages are
> 80072745 and 81000314, both come up at different stages of trying to sign
> in. have done the tests and my computer passes but will not sign in. Would
> appreciate some help please
> Thanks and Regards
> Bob
>
>
>

Thx Raphael! U're GOD!!!

"Raphael" wrote:

> Dear all if you have not heard simply add these addresses to the following
> file that should be opened with notepad and MSN will work.
>
> C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts - (When you open the ETC folder open
> the HOSTS file using notepad).
>
> insert the following addresses:
>
> 65.54.239.80 messenger.hotmail.com
> 65.54.239.80 dp.msnmessenger.skadns.net
>
> (INSERT THEM DIRECTLY UNDER THE OTHER 2 ADDRESSES AND ALIGN THEM WITH TAB.)
>
> Easy done ... good luck.
>
>
> "BH2" wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys,
> > I am unable to sign into MSN Messenger, get two error messages, have
> > searched the groups but could not find an answer. The error messages are
> > 80072745 and 81000314, both come up at different stages of trying to sign
> > in. have done the tests and my computer passes but will not sign in. Would
> > appreciate some help please
> > Thanks and Regards
> > Bob
> >
> >
> >

Thx Raphael. That worked for me too.

"Raphael" wrote:

> Dear all if you have not heard simply add these addresses to the following
> file that should be opened with notepad and MSN will work.
>
> C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts - (When you open the ETC folder open
> the HOSTS file using notepad).
>
> insert the following addresses:
>
> 65.54.239.80 messenger.hotmail.com
> 65.54.239.80 dp.msnmessenger.skadns.net
>
> (INSERT THEM DIRECTLY UNDER THE OTHER 2 ADDRESSES AND ALIGN THEM WITH TAB.)
>
> Easy done ... good luck.
>
>
> "BH2" wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys,
> > I am unable to sign into MSN Messenger, get two error messages, have
> > searched the groups but could not find an answer. The error messages are
> > 80072745 and 81000314, both come up at different stages of trying to sign
> > in. have done the tests and my computer passes but will not sign in. Would
> > appreciate some help please
> > Thanks and Regards
> > Bob
> >
> >
> >

Greetings,

Please remember to remove these in the future when things are normal, as the addresses for
Messenger may change and then you won't be able to login.

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"LaughingBuddhaBear" <LaughingBuddhaBear RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Thx Raphael. That worked for me too.
>
> "Raphael" wrote:
>
>> Dear all if you have not heard simply add these addresses to the following
>> file that should be opened with notepad and MSN will work.
>>
>> C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts - (When you open the ETC folder open
>> the HOSTS file using notepad).
>>
>> insert the following addresses:
>>
>> 65.54.239.80 messenger.hotmail.com
>> 65.54.239.80 dp.msnmessenger.skadns.net
>>
>> (INSERT THEM DIRECTLY UNDER THE OTHER 2 ADDRESSES AND ALIGN THEM WITH TAB.)
>>
>> Easy done ... good luck.
>>
>>
>> "BH2" wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Guys,
>> > I am unable to sign into MSN Messenger, get two error messages, have
>> > searched the groups but could not find an answer. The error messages are
>> > 80072745 and 81000314, both come up at different stages of trying to sign
>> > in. have done the tests and my computer passes but will not sign in. Would
>> > appreciate some help please
>> > Thanks and Regards
>> > Bob
>> >
>> >
>> >

Thanks alot guys, it worked a treat, nice to know that people are willing to
help
Tahnks and Regards
Bob

"BH2" <(NOSPAM)furness50@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Guys,
> I am unable to sign into MSN Messenger, get two error messages, have
> searched the groups but could not find an answer. The error messages are
> 80072745 and 81000314, both come up at different stages of trying to sign
> in. have done the tests and my computer passes but will not sign in.
> Would appreciate some help please
> Thanks and Regards
> Bob
>

my msn has an errer 80048821 and it wont let me sign in


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try each option sequentialy
- check computer clock date and time are correct (won't login otherwise)
- check username and password are correct
- reinstall msn messenger (uninstall and download new)

Regards,
Fernando Duarte.


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