Same problem. I think this program is getting worse and worse and less and less suport. headach.

Hi cbr cobra,
i think that you must first erase the messenger the re-install it in order that it works perfectly,this is a really nasty problem but hope that this will help you,,,,see ya

Hi can i get windows live messenger as a program if sop how

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

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!

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/program.php?n=msnm

Other sites where you can find old versions of software
http://www.filehippo.com/download_msn_messenger/
http://www.oldapps.com/msn_messenger.htm

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!

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.

Same its just getting terrorbale

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.

When i try to read my mail. my email address is jr_cute_eyes@passport.com and it won't let me check my mail it says unsupported. what do i do? i want to check it

Right this is really starting to pee me off now because there is no solution to this at the moment and because of that msn will not work until the dings at microsoft stop messing with the software and trying to make it better because frankly they are just messing with the wrong files.

ok so i have the new msn 2009 edition and frankly what a waste of time it is for making it because it is useless.

first problem

Windows Live Communications Platfor has stopped working.

yeah right it gives you 2 options check online (no use no solutions yet) ( wonder why hmmm oh yeah coz microsoft are idiots that cant sort anything out properly.)

and of course close program which funny enough dont close it but yet log you out and that is it, i thought when you close a program it closes all together :S again idiots programmeds this software.

right next problem.

links in the messenger itself will not work such as E-mail, Webcam and the good old Display Picture's also reffered to as DP's

so what is going on with it?

simple




the solution is to simply not to upgrade to anything else mirosoft bring out because they keep making more errors and bugs that it is unreal. i mean how long has vista been out and yet it still has bugs and now they are releasing a brand new OS (Operating Sysytem) Windows 7, what up with that? cant think of a name now?

anyways


back to msn.

they only way i have found out on how to get msn working is to format the computer (yes format with the blue/black screen of death) SURPRISED?

oh and of course the alternative, take a standard hammer and take the hammer swing it as far back as possible and smash the computer to pieces to take your anger out on the people that caused all the trouble.

or better solution don't do that but you get the idea.

anyone else got any problems like these? hit me back :P

Hey guys, was wondering if i could get some help... recently installed windows 9.. but it keeps saying, We cannot sign you into Windows Live...

my password and all are correct. any suggestions?

Me too......just tried to install this pesky version 9 and zappo, now nothing works, cant log in, can`t uninstall, its bloody useless..........why oh why do i even bother with these nicrosft progs better to keep with yahoo, also useless but nothing like this mess

Hi everyone im caitlin, im 14 :-)

so.. i was on MSN last night and on my computer i added myself to my own contact list so i could see if i was showing up online. On my computer, at the top of the WLM (Windows Live Messenger) screen next to my display name in brackets was the word Online. This was a mistake, on my contacts lists i was appearing offline but on my computer it was telling me i was online. So to attempt to fix this problem i clicked
Start>ControlPannel>AddOrRemovePrograms, then I looked for Plus! when I clicked remove it gave me an option wether I wanted to repair messenger or remove it all together. I tried to repair it a few times but it did not work. I then removed all programs associated with Windows Live Messenger. Later, i went on Google and downloaded the 2009 Beta version and also the Plus! feature so i could see coloured names, moving DP's, etc.. when i signed in on the Beta version everything was fine. Untill the next day, i went on my computer, went to start and selected Windows Live Messenger a box came up saying ''Your Computer Is Locating Resources For WLM.exe'' but the program did not launch. So once again, i deleted all programs to do with windows live messenger.. and now even thought all programs are removed from my hard drive, when i go to download any version of MSN - i get a pop up telling me i already have the newest version when i clearly dont. Now because of all this hassle, im stuck with the factory version of Windows Messenger, you know.. the one that has ancient alert noises, no display picture, and no colour display name? THATS THE ONE :@

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!

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 :)