Vista - Re: Error code: 8000401a

Greetings Alan,

To be honest I haven't had much luck in debugging when this problem occurs, as it could be
caused by a variety of things.

As a starting point, I would suggest you uninstall this latest version and re-installing 8.5
(2008) if you've not already done so. To do this, go to Add or Remove Programs or Programs
and Features, find Windows Live Essentials and choose Uninstall/Change to uncheck/remove
Messenger.

You can then download and run the following MSI (Microsoft Installer) file:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp

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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
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"AlanV" <AlanV@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi Jonathan,
I removed messenger 2009 and downloaded version 8.5 from your link.
When I tried to install it nothing happens. I then downloaded the link from
the MS site link here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

And that worked a treat. Messenger is now installed and connected to the
internet.

Thanks for your help.


Alan

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Hi Alan,

It's possible that you somehow had a dependency missing... My 8.5 is the Microsoft one, minus
the Suite executable installer part, it's not been modified in any way.

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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
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"AlanV" <AlanV@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hey, Okay
so i installed windows live beta ((0.9 verison))
And i had the same problem with Error code: 8000401a
So it was suggested that i uninstall it and get 8.5 version.
I did that while occurring into another problem
Looked up some info and downloaded johnathan kay's link
and it downloaded it sucessfuly...so
my question now is...
"WHAT NEXT?!"
I really want windows live beta, you told everyone
to uninstall it and get the version we just had
so i have it...do i just download it again?

Greetings,

Messenger 2009 is no longer in beta.

You could manually install 2009 the same way you did 8.5 at this link:
http://messengergeek.spaces.live.com...DA1!1271.entry

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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
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"kennyko" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
news:6383e1fd42e53c4c245d5dafa2cef25b@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

OH thanks Mr. Kay
I know have a whole new error problem error
80004002

GAHHH!!! i have the same problem all over again
why does this program suck???? SO MUCH to download!?

So Messenger Live 09 is re-downloaded
with the same problem
So now I'm in the same boat
Hey, Does anyone have a real
solution other then uninstall and get the old version...-_-
honestly, that does not solve any problems at all...-_- frankly
because i wanted the new version >:/
as if that hasn't been done already, yah kno?

When i sign into messenger, it denies me stating that,
"...Service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."
Error code 8000401a

I have tried to uninstall/reinstall messenger many times to no avail.
I know it has nothing to do with my firewall or internet connection, as
Norton and Windows Firewall are set to allow messenger and my internet
connecting is perfect.

How would this happen, and what can I do to fix this?

I am running windows xp home on IE8 and windows live messenger 2009.

Thanks for your help. =]

Hi,
I also have this problem.
Has anybody been able to help?

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