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MY MSN SAYS SIGNING INTO WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER FAILED BECAUSE THE SERVICE IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE :!: :!: :!: :?: :?: :?: :rolleyes: :sad: :confused: PLEASE HELP ME

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There are two common causes at play in this thread: a transient Microsoft service incident (brief outages reported by other members such as ) and PC-specific/network problems (as described later by ). Use the short checklist below to separate the two, then try the targeted fixes.

Quick isolation steps (run these first)

  • Try signing in from a different device on the same network. If that works, the problem is local to the PC.
  • Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall and retry (do not leave them disabled).
  • Open an elevated Command Prompt and run these to reset basic network state, then reboot:
    ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset

If problem is local: focused fixes

  • Repair or reinstall Windows Live Essentials / Messenger via Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Uninstall/Change -> Repair.
  • Ensure the Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant service (wlidsvc) is running and set to Automatic; restart it.
  • Check the hosts file (C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts) for any entries blocking messenger or live domains and remove them.
  • Allow the Messenger executable through your firewall and ensure outbound ports normally used (HTTP/HTTPS and the Messenger port) are not blocked by router/ISP.
  • Confirm system date/time are correct; an incorrect clock can break authentication.
  • Create a new Windows user profile and try signing in there — this isolates profile corruption.

If none of the above helps, collect the exact sign-in error code and Windows Event Viewer entries before reinstallation and escalation to support. Do not run unofficial “fix” downloads; use Microsoft/Windows update channels only. This approach separates a true service outage from a fixable local problem and gives the right evidence if further help is needed.

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Member Avatar for mark5282

I believe MSN are having problems with their Messenger and mail services although don't say so in their status. Other people are having the same prob at the moment. Just keep checking until its back on line.

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MSN is back up!!

Member Avatar for niesha 360

MY MSN DOESN'T WORK ETHER ! I AM REALLY GETTING PISSED RIGHT NOW!!!!

someone please help mee! :( i cant wait cus it haas been like this for 2 weeks now! it keeps saying temporarily unavailable! like it works on any other computer, but not on mine. anyone can go on there msn on mi computer, BUT I CANT!

the error code is : 8e5eO531

i WANT MI MSN BACK!!!

please and thankyouu

Member Avatar for niesha 360

please help meeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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