When i try to sign in from windows live messenger?

Question

it keeps saying " we were unable to sign you into windows live messenger at this time. Please try again later. Windows live messenger has made several failed attempts to sign you in. your firewall may be blocking windows live messenger from connecting to the service. please review your firewall settings. See the retailer's instructions for more information. Error code:80048820. Extended error code:80048412" then i have options to troubleshoot, close or help. i have tried to troubleshoot but still isn't working..can someone please help me? also, how do you change your firewall settings? i can sign in using firefox though...which means there's no problem with my passowrd being wrong....help plz....thanx in advance!

Answer 1

open the control panel

under sercurity there's a link: Allow a program through windows firewall

click it and scroll down till you see windows live messenger and tick the box

click apply and then ok

hope that helped

Answer 2

troubleshoot doesn't automatically correct your problem it runs a diagnostics and gives you the results. press troubleshoot and see what is the problem.