Windows Live messenger error code 80004005?

Question

I have been using windows live messenger for a month or so now and now everytime I try to sign in it comes up with error code 80004005. I have emailed costumer care twice and they gave me a list of things to do. I have done all of those things and it has not helped anyone out there have any advice?

Answer 1

Try this Courtesy of FreaksTM - Prefix :D
from, http://www.thehotfix.net/forums/lofiversion/index.php?t1968.html

He quite a few times i have encountered a sign in issuse with Windows Live Messenger (error code : 80004005) and after hours of searching of forums i found two soultions;

1) delete your windows logon username or,
2) delete your corrupted Windows Live User Corrupted Files


I think the seccond option is better, which saves hours copying user documents then putting them back onto your new windows user.

To do this: goto [your hard drive where window is installed]>Documents and Settings>[your username]>Local Settings>Application Data>Microsoft>Windows Live Contacts> then Delete everything in the folder.

If you can't see the 'Local Settings' Folder then you need to goto Windows Explorer; Tools>Folder Options>View>Hidden Files and Folders>Show hiddem files and folders.

Answer 2

Error Code 80004005

Answer 3

Dude.. I've been on Live Messenger for about 6 months and i get that a lot. I guess because we're special using Beta XD they decide not to watch our servers as closely...

Answer 4

hi for all yahoo staff, I have the problem that is written above and I can not open my messenger from my log off to chat, but from other log off of or other computer i can , before i was able to get sign in but now i can not,

thanks from your help ,

Answer 5

I want to ask the same question as the user above.