Error 80048862 in windows live messenger

[Rabbie]

Hey people,
I cannot sign in to windows live messenger. I get the error 80048862, when i tried to login. Can anybody fix it?

Thank you in advance.

[Jackson2]

Uninstall and reinstall windows live messenger. If you are using any beta version, then update it to full version. Try the Connection Troubleshooter:

• Open Messenger
• Click Tools on menu
• Go to Options
• Check Connection

[Techguru01]

Verify that Messenger is enabled through the firewall. If you disabled the firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger, try to restart the firewall. Also try removing the firewall program that is installed to verify that it is not causing a problem even if it is disabled.

[Macarenas]

It seems the problem with SSL in internet security. Follow the steps given below:

• Open Internet Explorer
• Click on Tools
• Go to Internet Options
• Click Advance tab
• Under Security section make sure the following boxes are ticked:

  Use SSL 2.0
  Use SSL 3.0
  Use SSL 1.0

[Ruri16]

Hi I am having this same problem and I'v checked over everything solution i cud find from checkin the internet options antivirus reinstalling please help i cannt think of nething else !!!!

[Viceman]

Hi Ruri16,
Which version of the windows live messenger are you running? Do you have any firewall installed on your pc, if so try disabling it. Try installing the latest version of the windows live messenger or downgrading it if it is a new version. As another workaround, I suggest you to run Windows update on your computer and install all the updates available and check for the issue, as this might also resolve the issue.