error in my msn please help

im getting this error, i recently upgraded the msn version 8.1

here is the error number 80048820

" your firewall may be blocking windows messenger"

 

which firewall software are you using? the firewall is blocking your msn to gain internet access.

 

im not using any software in particular for firewall, just using antivirus mcafee

 

Go to your Control Panel, double click Windows Firewall and select "Off (not recommended)".

 

ive put the firewall off still the same error again.

80048412 extended error code

 

hmm in this case the best thing is you reinstall your MSN messenger , install a fresh new copy!

 

The following steps may help resolve your issue:

To troubleshoot the problem on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer:

1. Click Start, click Run, type control timedate.cpl, and then click OK

2. In the Date and Time Properties dialog box, confirm that the date and time settings on the computer are correct, and then click OK.


To troubleshoot the problem on a Windows Vista-based computer:

1. Click Start, type control timedate.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

2. In the Date and Time Properties dialog box, confirm that the date and time settings on the computer are correct, and then click OK.

 

that would make me go mad, my net speed is too slow.

also the time and date is ok, they are proper still same error.

 

I think you need to reinstall the same.

 

hmm, i think it will be worth it , it will only take 15 min or less to download, what is your net speed?


PS: wow very fast reply lol.

 

No, just do what I said above and it should work. The problem often occurs because the time and date settings on the computer are incorrect.

 

forward your ports on your router after you have disabled firewall and reinstalled.

 

im using 64kbps
download speed of 6-7kbps


Jerlene.net i did that time setting thing as you mentioned from run command, but dint help . same error again.

terminator69 : i do not have a router just using local cable internet.

 

i think the best thing is too do is just reinstall a fresh copy, OR go to CONTROL PANEL > ADD REMOVE PROGRAMS > find msn messenger and then you shuold see reinstall or repair.

 

let me try repair option see if it helps.

 

wow, if that didn't work I'd install another copy. If THAT doesn't work, downgrade.

 

i guess ill have to reinstall it, even after doing a repair it doesnt help.

 

oh, ok that would be the best thing ! OR if you need to use MSN urgently then just go to ebuddy.com OR meebo.com

 

webmessenger.msn.com would be best for in browser.

Sorry I couldnt help. I had a similiar problem a few months ago and the problem was my router, so who knows.