Live Messenger Signon getting 8000FFFF

I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
login the following error appears:
Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
Error code: 8000ffff

I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
this. Has anyone experienced something similar?

Greetings,

You will receive this if you have not installed all the components or one of the components
failed to install (if you didn't do a manual install).

If you did do a manual install from the MSIs, you'll need to make sure you installed the
Contacts.msi.

As well, if you're trying to mix previous versions of the Windows Live contacts component
(\program files\windows live\contacts\wlcomm.exe), that won't work either. For example,
mixing the old Live Mail with the new Live Messenger isn't possible due to this shared
contacts component between the two apps.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--


"Apalacios" <> wrote in message
news:B8822837-071D-4959-8013-...
> I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
> login the following error appears:
> Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
> temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
> Error code: 8000ffff
>
> I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
> Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
> this. Has anyone experienced something similar?

Thanks for the info. I unistalled all Windows Live components including the
Outlook Connector and Live Sign In Assistant both of which I missed before.
I used Revo Uninstaller to make sure the file system and registry had no
traces of these applications. Then I ran CCleaner to review and fix and
registry orphans which I found only a couple. Rebooted a couple of time and
re-ran Revo and CCleaner to again be through. It worked like a charm. I
installed Windows Live again and this time WLM worked without a flaw.

Best regards,
AP

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> You will receive this if you have not installed all the components or one of the components
> failed to install (if you didn't do a manual install).
>
> If you did do a manual install from the MSIs, you'll need to make sure you installed the
> Contacts.msi.
>
> As well, if you're trying to mix previous versions of the Windows Live contacts component
> (\program files\windows live\contacts\wlcomm.exe), that won't work either. For example,
> mixing the old Live Mail with the new Live Messenger isn't possible due to this shared
> contacts component between the two apps.
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
> --
>
>
> "Apalacios" <> wrote in message
> news:B8822837-071D-4959-8013-...
> > I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
> > login the following error appears:
> > Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
> > temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
> > Error code: 8000ffff
> >
> > I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
> > Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
> > this. Has anyone experienced something similar?
>
>
>

Hi, i have the same problem but i cannot see where to uninstall this new beta
version of wlm!!

Thanks, James

"Apalacios" wrote:

> Thanks for the info. I unistalled all Windows Live components including the
> Outlook Connector and Live Sign In Assistant both of which I missed before.
> I used Revo Uninstaller to make sure the file system and registry had no
> traces of these applications. Then I ran CCleaner to review and fix and
> registry orphans which I found only a couple. Rebooted a couple of time and
> re-ran Revo and CCleaner to again be through. It worked like a charm. I
> installed Windows Live again and this time WLM worked without a flaw.
>
> Best regards,
> AP
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
> > You will receive this if you have not installed all the components or one of the components
> > failed to install (if you didn't do a manual install).
> >
> > If you did do a manual install from the MSIs, you'll need to make sure you installed the
> > Contacts.msi.
> >
> > As well, if you're trying to mix previous versions of the Windows Live contacts component
> > (\program files\windows live\contacts\wlcomm.exe), that won't work either. For example,
> > mixing the old Live Mail with the new Live Messenger isn't possible due to this shared
> > contacts component between the two apps.
> >
> > --
> > Jonathan Kay
> > Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> > MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> > MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> > Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> > (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
> > --
> >
> >
> > "Apalacios" <> wrote in message
> > news:B8822837-071D-4959-8013-...
> > > I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
> > > login the following error appears:
> > > Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
> > > temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
> > > Error code: 8000ffff
> > >
> > > I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
> > > Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
> > > this. Has anyone experienced something similar?
> >
> >
> >

Hi,

You can manually uninstall Messenger by clicking Start, then Run (if not using Vista),
inputing the following and hitting enter:
msiexec /x {B1403D7D-C725-4858-AACC-7E5FA2D72859}

You can find the other IDs for the other parts of the latest beta applications here on my
blog:
http://messengergeek.spaces.live.com...BDA1!868.entry

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--


"jamezp1" <> wrote in message
news:14B53F25-ADF7-4540-94F5-...
> Hi, i have the same problem but i cannot see where to uninstall this new beta
> version of wlm!!
>
> Thanks, James
>
> "Apalacios" wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the info. I unistalled all Windows Live components including the
>> Outlook Connector and Live Sign In Assistant both of which I missed before.
>> I used Revo Uninstaller to make sure the file system and registry had no
>> traces of these applications. Then I ran CCleaner to review and fix and
>> registry orphans which I found only a couple. Rebooted a couple of time and
>> re-ran Revo and CCleaner to again be through. It worked like a charm. I
>> installed Windows Live again and this time WLM worked without a flaw.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> AP
>>
>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>>
>> > Greetings,
>> >
>> > You will receive this if you have not installed all the components or one of the
>> > components
>> > failed to install (if you didn't do a manual install).
>> >
>> > If you did do a manual install from the MSIs, you'll need to make sure you installed the
>> > Contacts.msi.
>> >
>> > As well, if you're trying to mix previous versions of the Windows Live contacts
>> > component
>> > (\program files\windows live\contacts\wlcomm.exe), that won't work either. For example,
>> > mixing the old Live Mail with the new Live Messenger isn't possible due to this shared
>> > contacts component between the two apps.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Jonathan Kay
>> > Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> > MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> > MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
>> > Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> > (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
>> > --
>> >
>> >
>> > "Apalacios" <> wrote in message
>> > news:B8822837-071D-4959-8013-...
>> > > I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
>> > > login the following error appears:
>> > > Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
>> > > temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
>> > > Error code: 8000ffff
>> > >
>> > > I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
>> > > Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
>> > > this. Has anyone experienced something similar?
>> >
>> >
>> >

THANK YOU GENTLEMEN!! IT WORKS AND I M TRYIN TO FIX THAT ****!!!
HAVE A NICE BRO'S

"Apalacios" wrote:

> I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
> login the following error appears:
> Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
> temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
> Error code: 8000ffff
>
> I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
> Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
> this. Has anyone experienced something similar?

I've been having a similar problem. I was using the previous version of
Messenger, however recently when I tried to sign in it told me I had to
download the newer version to continue. I clicked the 'Yes' button to start
the download, however the progress window did not change at all, and
eventually a message came up saying that the download was unsuccessful, and
that I should visit the site, which I did. However clicking the 'Install'
button here only came up with a Page Load Error, saying 'Address Not Found'.
Eventually I decided to download the new version from another source,
although upon installing, it would not let me sign in, coming up with the
'8000ffff error' ('Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because
the service is
temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
Error code: 8000ffff ')
After using a system restore, I downloaded the new version again from a
different source, however this time the programdidn't even seem to install
properly, and Messenger simply stopped running and quit every time I opened
it. So I used a system restore again, and now I'm back where I started, with
Messenger telling me I have to download the new version, but refusing to do
so every time I open it.
Does anybody have any suggestions?

I got exactly the same thing and it's still not working. Hav you figured it
out how to make it work again?

"Apalacios" wrote:

> I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
> login the following error appears:
> Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
> temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
> Error code: 8000ffff
>
> I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
> Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
> this. Has anyone experienced something similar?

Hey, Recently I tried to Sign into msn but it said you have to download the
newer version when I Already had windows live messenger beta. But when i said
I don't want to download it, It wouldn't let me sign in. So i deleted msn
from the system and tried to download it again. Its on the icon bar at the
bottom but it shows that it's not on the system So when i tried sigining
in it said there was and error code : 8000ffff
now I am a regular user on msn so i reaallllyyy need it to be working can
you helpp meee pleaseeee!!


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> You can manually uninstall Messenger by clicking Start, then Run (if not using Vista),
> inputing the following and hitting enter:
> msiexec /x {B1403D7D-C725-4858-AACC-7E5FA2D72859}
>
> You can find the other IDs for the other parts of the latest beta applications here on my
> blog:
> http://messengergeek.spaces.live.com...BDA1!868.entry
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
> --
>
>
> "jamezp1" <> wrote in message
> news:14B53F25-ADF7-4540-94F5-...
> > Hi, i have the same problem but i cannot see where to uninstall this new beta
> > version of wlm!!
> >
> > Thanks, James
> >
> > "Apalacios" wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks for the info. I unistalled all Windows Live components including the
> >> Outlook Connector and Live Sign In Assistant both of which I missed before.
> >> I used Revo Uninstaller to make sure the file system and registry had no
> >> traces of these applications. Then I ran CCleaner to review and fix and
> >> registry orphans which I found only a couple. Rebooted a couple of time and
> >> re-ran Revo and CCleaner to again be through. It worked like a charm. I
> >> installed Windows Live again and this time WLM worked without a flaw.
> >>
> >> Best regards,
> >> AP
> >>
> >> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Greetings,
> >> >
> >> > You will receive this if you have not installed all the components or one of the
> >> > components
> >> > failed to install (if you didn't do a manual install).
> >> >
> >> > If you did do a manual install from the MSIs, you'll need to make sure you installed the
> >> > Contacts.msi.
> >> >
> >> > As well, if you're trying to mix previous versions of the Windows Live contacts
> >> > component
> >> > (\program files\windows live\contacts\wlcomm.exe), that won't work either. For example,
> >> > mixing the old Live Mail with the new Live Messenger isn't possible due to this shared
> >> > contacts component between the two apps.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Jonathan Kay
> >> > Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> >> > MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> >> > MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> >> > Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> > (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
> >> > --
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Apalacios" <> wrote in message
> >> > news:B8822837-071D-4959-8013-...
> >> > > I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
> >> > > login the following error appears:
> >> > > Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
> >> > > temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
> >> > > Error code: 8000ffff
> >> > >
> >> > > I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
> >> > > Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
> >> > > this. Has anyone experienced something similar?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>
>

I got the same problem and it's not been working. It's says that windows live
suite was not in stalled and Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta
failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
and the error code that you had. Please please please please helpp mee if
you have figured out how to fix it :'(

"Apalacios" wrote:

> I'm running WLM 2009 Build 14.0.5027.908. It installed fine but when I try to
> login the following error appears:
> Signing in to Windows Live Messenger Beta failed because the service is
> temporarily unavailable. Please try again later
> Error code: 8000ffff
>
> I tried re-installing several times, everything check out fine on the
> Connection Troubleshooter and on the Service Status, but yet I can't get past
> this. Has anyone experienced something similar?