MSN Messenger and Firewall Problems

Ivelliis · 03-07-2006, 04:29 PM

I logged onto MSN Messenger earlier tonight, then logged onto a different account, and now it comes up with this error:

Sorry, we were unable to sign you in to the MSN Messenger at this time. Please try again later.

MSN Messenger has made several failed attmpts to sign you in. Your firewall may be blocking Messenger from connecting to the service.
Please review your firewall settings. See the retailer's instructions for more information.

I use the Windows XP Firewall, and I've tried turning it off, allowing msmsg.exe as an exception (which it already was) and I'm baffled.

Why it worked all of a sudden, now decides not to, is beyond me.

I've also tried uninstalling/reinstalling, to no help (except it made the troubleshoot messager clearer)

dplax · 03-07-2006, 04:31 PM

What error number does it give you?

Ivelliis · 03-07-2006, 04:33 PM

As I posted this it signed me in. I'll report back when it buggers up again.

Ivelliis · 03-07-2006, 04:40 PM

Ok, it's back.

80072ee7 <--- Error Number

dplax · 03-07-2006, 04:49 PM

This site:

http://www.imzers.com/msn/solve/error-code-80072ee7

gives a few ideas on it.

Have you tried completely disabling the firewall and trying to sign in then?

Edit: nvm that last question, rechecked your first post.

[ 03-07-2006, 04:49 PM: Message edited by: dplax ]

Ivelliis · 03-07-2006, 04:54 PM

It works now. [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

Man this is weird.

robertthebard · 03-07-2006, 10:22 PM

I have intermittent problems with MSN as well, and sometimes with yahoo too. Sometimes it's like my ISP hiccups or something. I've been signed in and out of yahoo messenger during a message session, which is quite annoying. However, all attempts to rectify the problem on my end have been unsuccessful. I think the problem with MSN is that sometimes the network gets "clogged". Sometimes it will fuss for an hour before I can get on, which is annoying, and sometimes, I just have to retry after running the trouble shooter, and then, sometimes it will log in while I'm running the trouble shooter..Anyway, I think some of the problems are with the main server for the messenger.

Ivelliis · 03-08-2006, 02:33 AM

That would explain in RTB, why one second it works, then it doesn't, etc. etc.

03-07-2006, 04:29 PM	#1
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 34 Posts: 2,561	I logged onto MSN Messenger earlier tonight, then logged onto a different account, and now it comes up with this error: Sorry, we were unable to sign you in to the MSN Messenger at this time. Please try again later. MSN Messenger has made several failed attmpts to sign you in. Your firewall may be blocking Messenger from connecting to the service. Please review your firewall settings. See the retailer's instructions for more information. I use the Windows XP Firewall, and I've tried turning it off, allowing msmsg.exe as an exception (which it already was) and I'm baffled. Why it worked all of a sudden, now decides not to, is beyond me. I've also tried uninstalling/reinstalling, to no help (except it made the troubleshoot messager clearer) __________________

03-07-2006, 04:31 PM	#2
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 39 Posts: 5,577	What error number does it give you? __________________

03-07-2006, 04:33 PM	#3
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 34 Posts: 2,561	As I posted this it signed me in. I'll report back when it buggers up again. __________________

03-07-2006, 04:40 PM	#4
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 34 Posts: 2,561	Ok, it's back. 80072ee7 <--- Error Number __________________

03-07-2006, 04:49 PM	#5
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 39 Posts: 5,577	This site: http://www.imzers.com/msn/solve/error-code-80072ee7 gives a few ideas on it. Have you tried completely disabling the firewall and trying to sign in then? Edit: nvm that last question, rechecked your first post. [ 03-07-2006, 04:49 PM: Message edited by: dplax ] __________________

03-07-2006, 04:54 PM	#6
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 34 Posts: 2,561	It works now. [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img] Man this is weird. __________________

03-07-2006, 10:22 PM	#7
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 61 Posts: 4,537	I have intermittent problems with MSN as well, and sometimes with yahoo too. Sometimes it's like my ISP hiccups or something. I've been signed in and out of yahoo messenger during a message session, which is quite annoying. However, all attempts to rectify the problem on my end have been unsuccessful. I think the problem with MSN is that sometimes the network gets "clogged". Sometimes it will fuss for an hour before I can get on, which is annoying, and sometimes, I just have to retry after running the trouble shooter, and then, sometimes it will log in while I'm running the trouble shooter..Anyway, I think some of the problems are with the main server for the messenger. __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

03-08-2006, 02:33 AM	#8
Ivelliis Gold Dragon Join Date: August 6, 2004 Location: North East England Age: 34 Posts: 2,561	That would explain in RTB, why one second it works, then it doesn't, etc. etc. __________________

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Problems with AOL/AIM and MSN messenger	Lady Blue03	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	13	03-02-2004 04:34 PM
what firewall to get?	GForce	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	12	05-19-2003 09:07 AM
MSN Messenger Problems	GokuZool	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	4	04-12-2003 08:35 PM
MSN Messenger v. Yahoo Messenger	Ladyzekke	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	67	11-18-2002 06:30 AM
MSN Messenger Problems	Victor von Steiner	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	10	07-10-2001 09:23 PM