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Hello,
       I know that a lot post were create on this subject but heretofore I did not have answer! For 2 weeks now, WLM (windows Live Messenger) does not start.I explain: I throw application, 1 second of egg timer, and anything more. I acquired ground in the administrator of stains, and I see that process " msnmsgr.exe " is active.I abolish process, I start again WLM and try. With a little of chance, program it execute at the end of the 10th try (and at the end of 15 min of wait before abolishing process).Therefore, to sum up, either program launches in the end of 15 minutes, or it doesn't launches! But unfortunately, when I have the chance which WLM starts (always at the end of 15min), it gives up 5minutes afterwards!To avoid the useless post, I am going to list you all that I have make to resolve my problem having pick all pages of forum concerning this subject:

Restart the PC...
Uninstalled WLM
Uninstalled Messenger Plus Live!
Cleaned the register with CCleaner
Restart the PC
Cleaning antivirus with AVGfree (nothing found)
Re-installed WLM...

After this, still nothing! By good conscience, I even checked the hut " if execute automatically with Windows ", but of course, NOTHING! The always similar, process is active but program does not start!

Endo · Accepted Answer

Solution / Fix 

Problem: Windows Live Messenger Won't Start / Load / Launch / Open

Solution:

I have this problem for a few weeks. Tried everything suggested by everyone who managed to fix their problems.  None worked.  I tried uninstall and reinstall but to no avail.  Somehow if you upgrade it to the latest version, the problem solved.

I was desperate so I decided to go with an older version.  Somehow my problem was solved.  I can't guarantee it would work for you though.

1. Uninstall everything related to WLM from Control Panel
2. Download an old version from one of these sites (if you are the super-paranoid type and concern virus, try downloading it from Microsoft if it is still available):

MSN Messenger 8.5.1235 (19.4 MB) from http://www.oldversion.com/windows/msn-messenger/

Other sites where you can find old versions of software
https://filehippo.com/download_msn_messenger/?ex=CORE-116.4
https://www.oldapps.com/msn_messenger.php

3. Install the old version, but it won't work as Microsoft would insist you upgrade to the latest version.

4. Go with it.  When the installation is done, WLM is back to normal.

5. I must add that my original problematic WLM was the traditional Chinese version, and when I upgraded/reinstalled I chose the standard English version.  My windows is an XP SP2 Traditonal Chinese version.

So good luck to you all and hope that your end of frustration is in sight!

leslie0802 · Answer

Hi,

I have been plague with this issue for a couple of months,  I finally read the replies here and something just triggered when someone replied to remove the application and reinstall it.  

I did not go that far.  After clicking on the email several times and waiting for it "not to load," I opened my "Add or Remove Programs"  found three different types of Windows Live Messenger programs installled.  I removed "Windows Live Installer" and "Windows Live Sign-In Assistant" and my Windows Live Messenger Email loaded immediately.  

Leslie0802

tyler · Answer

i have this same problem, when I disconnect the internet, it opens automatically. ive messed around with that, and when I connect to the internet again, it immidiately freezes and wont open again!

Dantalus · Answer

Had the same problem on a laptop, even the installation of a previous version (8.1) wouldnt solve it. Eventually found a mention of Adobe flash player causing an issue. Used ZapMessenger to uninstall Messenger again. Uninstalled Flash (and Adobe Air) - not sure which was causing the problem but after upgrading Flash player to version 10 and reinstalling Messenger 8.1 everything was sweet. Hope this helps.

hatt · Answer

same its just getting terrorbale

Carly · Answer

Hi I tried doing what you said it just won't let me sign in. I did my password and my username  correctly but it won't let me sign. Do u know anything faster to get it working. Thx.

Kami-sama · Answer

Hi, I have the solution if ur messenger doesn't open even when u have the process running.

1. Kill all "msnmsgr.exe" process.
2. Run regedit (be carefull) and go to:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MSNMessenger
3. Select all the values on the RIGHT SIDE of this window.
    ie:    (Default)                       REG_SZ             (value not set)
            AppCompatCanary         REG_SZ              8.5.....
            AppSettings                  REG_BINARY        6202..
            ...
4. Delete only that selection and close regedit.
5. Run "Windows Live Messenger", enjoy!

kat · Answer

if ur messenger dsn sing in try to sing in from web messenger if it works dat mean ur messenger was blocked from the firewall, if it dsn work in da web dat mean u gt a service prob ,IP or SSL
to unblock it from da firewall go to da control panle> firewall> then see da exeption wich da firewall allow it works u shud add ur MSNmsnger her from da programs u hav , now its ready :)

Denz · Answer

People I have the answer if you want to uninstall the whole windows live messenger 8.5 version.
All you have to do is go to Run and type in "msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}" Except the quotation marks.
This helped me and hopefully this will help you.
Goodbye!!? D:

adshjfshj · Answer

i know how to open it.

1. press alt + Ctrl + del

2. then some widow will come up it should say open progam on one of the buttons

3. the you type in the box " msnmsgr.exe "

4. then it will open

Ky · Answer

err... well to get mine to pop out, (router users only, I think) I go into network connections disable the connection to my router (local area connection or sumthing like that) and after disabling, live messenger will pop out, then I enable it to connect back to the internet. =D hope it helps

Alexandar · Answer

Hello people . I have some big problem with WLM and with any version . Okay, My Configuration : Nvidia Gforce 8600 Gt 256 Mb ,  2 GB of Ram Memory Processor 2,51 x 2 ,   Windows : LAST XP,Service Pack 3 ...              
Everything worked till I set Last XP .... The Prob is Always Error... with Code 80004002 ... we can't sing u into MSN cuz......................................dont know... that's with WLM 8.5, 8.0, and 2009 ... if I install Tha 8.1 I can sing in but I can't be on it... im Few second's online on MSN and Then I get Critical Error and then nothin' ... so if there is anyone who can help please answer.... (Except To reinstall My windows I know that but I dont wanna LAST XP looks so good and its to much faster then Normal Xp.) THANKS

Henri · Answer

First of all, MSN messenger 9 is not design for vista. The only way to uninstall it is download window installer. Dowload window installer; close fire wall, window defender and other related program to install window installer;click program and excuse window installer. you will see window messenger; choose it and remove; restart the computer; NOw download window messenger 8.1 which has less problem then 8.5


Henri

Henri · Answer

First of all, MSN messenger 9 is not design for vista. The only way to uninstall it is download window installer. Dowload window installer; close fire wall, window defender and other related program to install window installer;click program and excuse window installer. you will see window messenger; choose it and remove; restart the computer; NOw download window messenger 8.1 which has less problem then 8.5


Henri

shriram · Answer

my instant messenger is not getting logged on

mart · Answer

i remove the program ""Windows Live Sign-In Assistant" and Windows Live Messenger started working.

ironic isn't it.

damker · Answer

Hi pals.
I had the same problem, too. I used Firefox and Internet Explorer, but Firefox was the default browser. When I changed the default browser to I.E. Windows Live Messenger logged on like a charm. I guess it is the Vista plague.
Cheers to all.
D.

Jackpemberton44 · Answer

Uninstall Windows live essentials and its gives you the option to uninstall them all. Hopes this works for you.

Mitch · Answer

msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}

This did the trick cheers

wellan · Answer

Found a solution, don't know if this will work for everyone but it worked for me.

1-Kill the msnmsgr process

2-From the regedit search for MSNState  (must be in Hkey_Current_USER / Software / Microsoft / MessengerService)   change the value (probably 01 00 00 00)  for 00 00 00 00

3-Restart msnmsgr and it's done... you now access your favorite instant messenger.

Regards,
Michael
Illumi-nations.com

Lexifir · Answer

** WORKING FIX **

https://amatterofdegree.typepad.com/a_matter_of_degree/2007/03/vista_windows_l.html

got the fix from this website (XP\VISTAWINDOWS7)
but here is the summary anyway


worked first time for me, and no rebooting either


- Click start
- Type: cmd (but don't hit Enter)
- Right-click cmd.exe when it appears under Applications
- Click Run As Administrator
- Type the following: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
- Press enter

Then just sign into WLM; you don't even have to reboot.

semiha · Answer

Guys I DID ITTTTTTTTTTTTT! I was about to lose my mind and asking myself for what the hell  they were making us to download the new version which I could not download !!!!!! I went to the following adress; 
http://www.oldversion.com/windows/msn-messenger/  and I choose the program named windows live messenger beta! at the bottom of the page.I downloaded it and thanks to GOd it worked!!!It is not a new version but I have a better version than windows live messenger,at last I have taken my messenger BACK!!!!It doesnt ask you to download the new version,by the way!!SEe ya!

[Valdemar!!] · Answer

For those that cant uninstal WLM 2009 the string is:

msiexec -x {BD1BBE79-BB25-460D-A2BD-D496A5E13786}

copy and paste in the 'run' dialog from start menu.

jacwat · Answer

This is how I got rid of Windows Live messenger and got my old one back AND can sign in to it without the message saying  that I need to install newer version now...............
First I went into System Restore and restored to a point two days before I installed the new messenger, which got rid of the new windows live messenger and gave me back my old one. Then I found I still could not sign in unless I install the new version.
I usually use Internet Explorer but my friend always uses MSN Explorer on this computer and I noticed at this point that he was able to sign in to his MSN Explorer, which automatically signed him in to the old messenger and there he was, the little green man in all his glory in the corner saying who had just signed in and how many emails there were. AHA!  So I opened my friend’s messenger and signed out of my friend’s account and tried to sign into mine but the same old message came up and I was unable to sign in. So I signed myself into MSN Explorer which made the old messenger active for me. Then I just exited MSN Explorer and opened Internet Explorer and the old messenger remained signed in for me.
It does sound a bit of rigmarole but I’ve got used to it now and it’s far better than using that stupid new windows live messenger.  So maybe if anyone has problems with this issue they can do a system restore and then install MSN Explorer (the free version) and go from there. It’s one way round it anyway. 
(By the way my friend was unable to sign into MSN Explorer while the new windows live was installed but it was ok as soon as it was gone)

Silvertaurus · Answer

The 2009 WLM I downloaded did not install properly and I was having problem reinstalling or uninstalling it. The WLM does not show up in my add/remove program either.

What I did that might help some of u that have the same problem I had is to

1. Right click on the installer and choose uninstall, if u have deleted the installer, go download it again.
2. Download WLM 8.5 which is around 1.1mb and install that instead.

~Brio~ · Answer

When I want to go on to windows live it wouldn't open. And when people say to uninstall windows essentials I wouldn't pop up in programs and features can someone tell me how to fix it PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ....

Robert · Answer

Try using ZapMessenger. It will clean out messenger and then you can redownload messenger live again.

bestway · Answer

this is the best soluion

http://blog.cool3t.com/...

pissed of with msn :( · Answer

omg, im soo pissed of wif msn! it goees signing in and everything but then it dont sign in and when that happened I used to just click sign out cause it was like a connection trouble but now when I click sign out it takes ages and then a little thingy comes up saying winddoows messenger has stopped working and then it closes,  + this keeeps happening.  And I have alsoo restartedd my laptop, uninstalled windows live 7 and reinstalled it and I have done the same with messenger plus +  :( (N) HELPP MEE PLEASE!!!

matrixlawn · Answer

Well this is awesome. Messenger yesterday said that you should update.. and I didn't want to. Today it says "You MUST update if you want to sign in to Messenger".. VERY NICE. Ok, lets update then.. 5mins and I have new Nice Windows Live Messenger WHICH FCK DOES NOT WORK.

--Pr
--Pro
--Prog
--Progr
--Progre
--Progres
--Progress

How can Microsoft mess so badly always. Yesterday I had fine working messenger, today I cannot even connect after FORCED UPDATE.

jacwat · Answer

You have to uninstall completely if you are having problems with it, use zapmessenger to unistall all of it because if one little piece is left anywhere on your machine you will not be able to re-install it with a fresh download. 

This is where to get zapmessenger:
https://messengergeek.wordpress.com/!E3785B1281BBDA1!1118.entry?wa=wsignin1.0&sa=641461747


Once you've done that this is where to get a new windows live messenger:
https://windows-live-messenger.en.softonic.com

I found it best only to tick the messenger box. I didn't bother with all that 'mail' 'photogallery' 'silverlite' 'toolbar' 'family safety' or 'writer' I just wanted messenger.

It works just fine now.
Hope this helps someone else.

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jake · Answer

i have windows 7 and I want to play a game but it said "need adobe" I went to ww.adobe.com I try to download it but it said " what created this program" something popped up and went to my windows answers I went to google,bing, and yellowpages but nothing worked if u know how to get rid of it tell me I have not been on my computer for 2 years so just tell me if you know?

man_batcho · Answer

Could any one provide a solution rather than talking aimlessly setting his subject line I solved the issue, we all are in the same shit here.... and require a solution urgently, so unless any one has got a clear/crystal solution in English, I suggest that you keep your F. Comments to yourselves and zip it.

I hope the above is clear.

Your cooperation is highly appreciated

Sh'kyra · Answer

Press control + F on this page and search "Sh'kyra"

Read me previous comments, it fixed it for me...

If not, try asking the windows live team....

enchantrs · Answer

hi I deleted mine from programs n files after trying all this and it came up as the program being currently unavailable..however when I restored it from my recycle bin and then pinned it on the start menu from the program n files folder it was back working perfectly!

Sh'kyra · Answer

with mine, it seemed the msn button I was pressing was wrong, yet there wasnt a right one until I went through the steps the windows live team told me about (on page 1, search my username), then the "correct" one was from the start menu, windows live,, windows live messenger, 

now, if I make a shortcut to that button on the desktop,  the next time I reboot/put on standby/hibernate, the button doesnt work =/

THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT MANDATORY TO DOWNLOAD THE NEWEST VERSION!!

it still has bugs!!!!!!

Hami · Answer

Hi, For Those Of You Who say you cannot remove windows live messenger.
Go To Start>Control Panell>Add/remove>Scroll down to WINDOWS LIVE ESSENTIALS. Click Remove/change.
Then You Get Your Options, Ive Tried Many Of times to uninstall and reinstall e.c.t but it
 still will not open. Hope This Helps Those Of You Getting Rid Of It And Contact my email to let me know. Thanks Hami !

alex · Answer

i found a solution. go to uninstall/change programs, click on windows live and two options apear, choose the one which says repair live bla bla blas... it shouldhttps://ccm.net/forum/affich-12352-windows-live-messenger-is-not-opening?Acces=1 make it work after that

Jamii · Answer

To unistall Windows live messenger, go to add or remove programs, and it is called "Windows live essentials". or something similar to that.

khaled · Answer

download zap messenger and ur gonna get rid of it    http://ccm.net/download/download-3346-zapmessenger

Woody · Answer

OK FOR THOSE HAVING ISSUES ON LIVE MESSENGER NOT OPENING, I FOUND THAT IF YOU HAVE A WEBCAM CONNECTED LIKE WINDOWS LIFECAM VX-3000, THIS WAS MY ISSUE SO I DISCONNECTED IT AND LIVE MESSENGER OPENED WITH NO PROBLEMS. HOPE THIS SOLVES SOME ISSUES. GOOD LUCK :)

SaintStorm · Answer

Alright, I had the same problems as listed prior to my posting, and I found a clever way of fixing it.

Use 'ZapMessenger' to remove Windows from your computer, since it does not show up in the Add/Remove Programs list [1]

Install an older version of MSN Messenger; I used MSN 7.5. [2]

However it will not allow you to log in, because there is a newer version available. Click to upgrade, and should bring you to the final link I have listed below. [3]

Allow Windows Live to fully install, and it should work. :D

That should work, it worked for me. I'm not sure if you could just use the final link, but I am certain the steps listed will make everything work!

-- Saint Storm

Links:
[1] https://messengergeek.wordpress.com/!E3785B1281BBDA1!1118.entry?sa=455008074
[2] https://www.gettoggle.com/free-download/kl33796/MSN-Messenger.htm
[3] http://windowslive.com/desktop/messenger

lizz · Answer

What Do I Do When I Download messenger plus! live?

farhat ali · Answer

why I cant sign on my window life messenger allways shows error 8001012e

angeleyesz · Answer

i don't get what ure tryiing to say I don't know im sorry can you  write it in a understanding  way

ZeroTZero · Answer

search and download zapmessenger to rid messenger and then reinstall.

sexxii kid · Answer

eat a cookie and take a nap

major01 · Answer

cannot sign in ti windows live messenger.A box comes up saying.......we can't sign you in to windows live messenger.....signing in failed because the service is temporarily unavailable.Please try again later.........get more imformation     error code   8007007e

3aboood · Answer

just go fart hehehehe am so in a mood to fart would you people fart with me please

hassan · Answer

windows live messenger open

BUMMERSASS · Answer

I AM STILL STUCK CAN SOMEONE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME DOWNLOAD WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(
PLEASE HELP ME SOME ONE I NEED TO TALK TO MY FRIENDS:(    :(     :(      :(

grahamcarr · Answer

time they got a new net this ones got too many holes in it ha ha

Candybabbey · Answer

Hii. My name is Kat.
It probably would not open and the reason to this is becuase you have been either on your windows live messenger for a while. 
To help you from this you may restart your computer or refresh.
Hope I helped.
Good luck ;]

mahajan · Answer

I have Windows Seven Ultimate & Office 20007 Professional. I have recently Migrated to Windows Seven. Outlook 2007 is my Default email Client ( I do not have any other email Client).

In out look 2007 I have four POP 3 email identies including gmail.

When ever I right click on a Picture and click send it to email client, Window opens up to resize the photograph & then says to Google  I click OK, nothing happens.

Rania Khan · Answer

same case is with me but I hve windows 1998-2000 so what can I do hmm............

asd · Answer

well I have another problem... I can open my messenger witouth any problems but when I log in after like 5-10 seconds it logs out by it self ...  I dont know what to doo please help..

hoola · Answer

what if you lose all your friends email address

Windows live messenger is not opening

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