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Old 08-23-2008   #1 (permalink)
almondcharm


 
 

Error 0x80070659

Please help I already have a hotmail account and I want to download the
messenger but it won't let me. I tried many time but it didn't. It gave me
error message like this,


SYSTEM ERROR DETAILS

ERROR ox80070659 - THIS INSTALLATION IS FORBIDDEN BY SYSTEM POLICY. CONTACT
YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.

I'm the only user and administrator and i'm using Windows Vista. Please help.




--
- Lori

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-24-2008   #2 (permalink)
almondcharm


 
 

RE: Error 0x80070659

I got the answer, thanks anyways.

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- Lori


"almondcharm" wrote:
Quote:

> Please help I already have a hotmail account and I want to download the
> messenger but it won't let me. I tried many time but it didn't. It gave me
> error message like this,
>
>
> SYSTEM ERROR DETAILS
>
> ERROR ox80070659 - THIS INSTALLATION IS FORBIDDEN BY SYSTEM POLICY. CONTACT
> YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.
>
> I'm the only user and administrator and i'm using Windows Vista. Please help.
>
>
>
>
> --
> - Lori
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-29-2008   #3 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 32bit.
 
 

Re: Error 0x80070659

I have the same problem unable to install MSN messenger, keep getting error message 0x80070659 - how did you solve the problem
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-01-2008   #4 (permalink)
layla


 
 

Re: Error 0x80070659

Did you resolve this yet, mine is doing the same?

"Mike R" wrote:
Quote:

>
> I have the same problem unable to install MSN messenger, keep getting
> error message 0x80070659 - how did you solve the problem
>
>
> --
> Mike R
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-27-2008   #5 (permalink)
so what is the answer? not stating here.


 
 

RE: Error 0x80070659



"almondcharm" wrote:
Quote:

> Please help I already have a hotmail account and I want to download the
> messenger but it won't let me. I tried many time but it didn't. It gave me
> error message like this,
>
>
> SYSTEM ERROR DETAILS
>
> ERROR ox80070659 - THIS INSTALLATION IS FORBIDDEN BY SYSTEM POLICY. CONTACT
> YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.
>
> I'm the only user and administrator and i'm using Windows Vista. Please help.
>
>
>
>
> --
> - Lori
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-01-2008   #6 (permalink)
Frustrated with Microsoft VISTA!!!!


 
 

RE: Error 0x80070659

I am having the same problem, I have a brand new computer and can even
download and install skype but not microsoft instant messanger live. I can
find no help on the help site, or through google. Help!!!

"almondcharm" wrote:
Quote:

> Please help I already have a hotmail account and I want to download the
> messenger but it won't let me. I tried many time but it didn't. It gave me
> error message like this,
>
>
> SYSTEM ERROR DETAILS
>
> ERROR ox80070659 - THIS INSTALLATION IS FORBIDDEN BY SYSTEM POLICY. CONTACT
> YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.
>
> I'm the only user and administrator and i'm using Windows Vista. Please help.
>
>
>
>
> --
> - Lori
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-21-2008   #7 (permalink)
dtungsten


 
 

RE: Error 0x80070659

There is a trick to it. Download the installer file to your desktop or
somewhere, then right click on the file and choose "Run as administrator".
Otherwise the installer throws an error even if you are a member of the local
administrators group.



"Frustrated with Microsoft VISTA!!!!" wrote:
Quote:

> I am having the same problem, I have a brand new computer and can even
> download and install skype but not microsoft instant messanger live. I can
> find no help on the help site, or through google. Help!!!
>
> "almondcharm" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > Please help I already have a hotmail account and I want to download the
> > messenger but it won't let me. I tried many time but it didn't. It gave me
> > error message like this,
> >
> >
> > SYSTEM ERROR DETAILS
> >
> > ERROR ox80070659 - THIS INSTALLATION IS FORBIDDEN BY SYSTEM POLICY. CONTACT
> > YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.
> >
> > I'm the only user and administrator and i'm using Windows Vista. Please help.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > - Lori
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 12-03-2008   #8 (permalink)
milton


 
 

RE: Error 0x80070659



"almondcharm" wrote:
Quote:

> Please help I already have a hotmail account and I want to download the
> messenger but it won't let me. I tried many time but it didn't. It gave me
> error message like this,
>
>
> SYSTEM ERROR DETAILS
>
> ERROR ox80070659 - THIS INSTALLATION IS FORBIDDEN BY SYSTEM POLICY. CONTACT
> YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.
>
> I'm the only user and administrator and i'm using Windows Vista. Please help.
>
>
>
>
> --
> - Lori
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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