Solved Can't Sign into WLM. Error: 80048406

[Jmixmaster]

A few days ago I wasn't able to sign into my WLM. I got this error:

When I click Retry, it just brings me back to the original error. When I click Troubleshoot, it takes me to this screen:

And clicking repair on it does nothing.

Very frustrating. A simple google search on the error code did nothing to help. I hope someone will be able to help me :/

 

[Arvinwebb]

Hello Jmixmaster ,welcome to the forum.



Causes for your problem may be:

1. The system clock may be set incorrectly.
2. The Dynamic Link Library (DLL) softpub.dll, may not be registered on the system.
3. Internet Explorer may be using an invalid proxy server.

First follow the steps given in this link. Hopefully it will solve all your problem:

Fix the Windows Live Messenger Unable to Sign In Error in Vista

If this doesn't help you. Try following:

Shut down Messenger entirely by right-clicking on its icon in the notification area and choosing Exit, then download and run this .reg file that has been attached with this post. This .reg file reset all your setting in WLM.


Thanks.
Arvin

 

[Jmixmaster]

Worked like a charm! Thanks! :D

 

[Arvinwebb]

Hello Jmixmaster ,

You are welcome.

Glad to know that your problem has been solved.

I request to mark this thread as solved.

Thanks.
Arvin