Error code 80048820 - Computers & Internet

try these

http://www.fanatic.net.nz/2005/08/30/solving-error-80048820/

Try this help tutorial link @ http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2007/12/15/windows-live-messenger-80048820-and-extended-80048439-error-code/

Hope it helps.

Hi,

Please follow steps to resolved issue

The Solutions to MSN Error Code 80048820 Internet Explorer - Try removing the tick next to Internet Explorer 'Proxy server' settings, instead, go with the 'Automatically detect settings'.
1) Launch Internet Explorer, click Tools and then click Internet Options.
From the Internet Options dialog box, go to the Connections tab.
Click LAN Setting. Un check the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections) checkbox. Finally positively tick: 'Automatically detect settings'.
2) Register softpub.dll.
Click Start (Button), and then click Run, type regsvr32 softpub.dll. Restart MSN Messenger. See also Error code 81000314
3) If necessary, logon as a local administrator and set the computer's clock to the correct date and time. (Check on the internet if possible.)
4) Turn off the firewall temporarily. Check firewall settings such as Norton: "Block access to secure sites". If this cures the problem, make sure that Microsoft's MSN Messenger is allowed full access through your firewall.
NetGear problem, but also with some other routers
a) Enter IP address 192.168.0.1 in your browser's address bar.
b) Log on with ISP user name and password.
c) Enter Admin, password
d) Navigate to advanced menu, WAN set-up
e) Change MTU size to 1400
5) Try a password of no more than 8 characters.
6) If you are using IE 7.0 check the SSL Settings. Internet options advanced (Tab) scroll down to the bottom. Security section. Tick 'Use ssl 2.0'.
7) One of the simplest ways of curing MSN error 80048820 is to unplug, or restart your modem. This is particularly effective for cable modems.
8) We should have tried this solution before; check that the MSN site is 'up' 'available'. However, even if the site is down, you don't usually get error code 80048820.
8a) As a variation, of checking online, you could try phoning your local Microsoft Support office. Local area numbers available from http://support.microsoft.com.
9) Have you just installed any anti-virus software? Did the anti-virus software just make a big update? Try disabling and see if that cures the error.
10) A drastic solution is to try uninstalling MSN Messenger version 8.0 or 7.5 and install Microsoft MSN version 7.0.

Hope it can resolved issue
Thanks for using Fixya

you will have to check your email and password if its not that unistall the program and reinstall, the problem should be fixed by then

Sir,
Internet Explorer - Try removing the tick next to InternetExplorer 'Proxy server' settings, instead, go with the 'Automatically detectsettings'.

1) Launch Internet Explorer, click Tools and then clickInternet Options.
From the Internet Options dialog box, go to the Connectionstab.
Click LAN Setting. Un check the Use a proxy server for yourLAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections)checkbox. Finally positively tick: 'Automatically detect settings'.

2) Register softpub.dll.

Click Start (Button), and then click Run, type regsvr32softpub.dll. Restart MSN Messenger. Seealso Error code 81000314

3) If necessary, logon as a local administrator and set thecomputer's clock to the correct date and time. (Check on the internet if possible.)

4) Turn off the firewall temporarily. Check firewallsettings such as Norton: "Block access to secure sites". If this cures the problem, make sure thatMicrosoft's MSN Messenger is allowed full access through your firewall.

NetGear problem, but also with some other routers
a) Enter IP address 192.168.0.1 in your browser's addressbar.
b) Log on with ISP user name and password.
c) Enter Admin, password
d) Navigate to advanced menu, WAN set-up
e) Change MTU size to 1400

5) Try a password of no more than 8 characters.

6) If you are using IE 7.0 check the SSL Settings. Internetoptions advanced (Tab) scroll down to the bottom. Security section. Tick 'Use ssl 2.0'.

7) One of the simplest ways of curing MSN error 80048820 isto unplug, or restart your modem. Thisis particularly effective for cable modems.

8) We should have tried this solution before; check that theMSN site is 'up' 'available'. However,even if the site is down, you don't usually get error code 80048820.

8a) As a variation, of checking online, you could tryphoning your local Microsoft Support office. Local area numbers available from http://support.microsoft.com.

9) Have you just installed any anti-virus software? Did the anti-virus software just make a bigupdate? Try disabling and see if thatcures the error.

10) A drastic solution is to try uninstalling MSN Messengerversion 8.0 or 7.5 and install Microsoft MSN version 7.0.

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General, but classic Troubleshooting Techniques

Collect information: Write down exactly what the problemis. Something magical happens just bythe act of writing down the symptoms.
Ask: What was the last thing that altered on yourcomputer. Especially with changes toanti-virus software Reverse it!
Can you reproduce the problem: Occasionally trying againseems to make it work. Else you may geta different error from 80048820.
Locate the source: Hardware (modem) Software, your end orMSN site.
Phone a friend! Seriously do your MSN buddies have the same problem, if so it's thesite, if not - back to the drawing board.

Thanks

Please see below for instructions on how to troubleshoot

http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/Logon/code/code_80048820.htm

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If you are receiving error 80048820 when trying to sign into Windows Live Messenger you should also get an extended error code. If this extended error code is 80048412 the problem often occurs because the time and date settings on the computer are incorrect. The error will appear like below:

You cannot sign in to Messenger. Additionally, you may receive the following error message:
We were unable to sign you in to the Messenger at this time. Please try again later.
To let us try and troubleshoot the problem, click the Troubleshoot button.
Error code: 80048820
Extended error code: 80048412
The following steps may help resolve your issue:
To troubleshoot the problem on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer:



1. Click Start, click Run, type control timedate.cpl, and then click OK.



2. In the Date and Time Properties dialog box, confirm that the date and time settings on the computer are correct, and then click OK.
To troubleshoot the problem on a Windows Vista-based computer:



1. Click Start, type control timedate.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.



2. In the Date and Time Properties dialog box, confirm that the date and time settings on the computer are correct, and then click OK.

Unfortunately, there are many possible causes of error 80048820. This is somewhat of a generic error,

Lets try some easy trys first Check your System Date and Time.

sometimes Invalid proxy settings can sometimes cause the 80048820 error

sometimes your anti virus software can cause this error.

I would try and download the windows live one more time

click on i've forgotten my password and answer the questions.

Robert

reinstalling the messenger would help you solve your problem. thanks. :)