Unable to Login to Windows Live (MSN) Messenger with 80048820 Extended 80048416 Error Code
When trying to sign in or login to Windows Live Messenger, which previously known as MSN Messenger, the login attempt fails and users unable to sign in to Messenger service with the following error message:
We were unable to sign you in to the Windows Live Messenger 8.5 at this time. Please try again later.
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Error code: 80048820
Extended error code: 80048416

The problem occurs is caused by the incorrect Microsoft Internet Explorer SSL settings. The error happens occasionally, and not all system may affected by this WLM problem. To solve the problem, following steps in the guide below:
1. In Internet Explorer, clear the Check for Server certificate revocation (requires restart) check box. To do this, follow these steps:
- Start Internet Explorer.
- Click on the Tools menu, then click Internet Options in the pull down menu.
- Click on the Advanced tab.
- Under “Security” section tree, clear the Check for server certificate revocation (requires restart) check box.
- Click OK button.
- Exit Internet Explorer.
- Sign in to Windows Live Messenger again.
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March 8th, 2008 06:22
The check mark won’t stay clear. When I reopen my internet explorer the setting returns to checked. It doesn’t matter if I press apply or OK. My messenger problem still isn’t solved as well.
April 20th, 2008 06:10
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August 10th, 2008 12:16
All crap, none of the solutions worked…. but I fixed it.. All I had to do was set the date and time correctly… once it was the correct date and time, it connected like magic…
September 8th, 2008 23:26
if you create a new user profile and start live messenger, it will work. Your profile is hosed!
September 28th, 2008 19:03
maverick, youre the man! that was the prob man…date and time…stupid windows…
thanks a lot.
October 3rd, 2008 05:11
thx for date and time man!!!! spent 2 hours troubleshooting and already knew about the time trick but this time i forgot about it and it fixed it. thx dude!!!!!!!