Hey, had that problem here ... frustrating huh... heheh
Try this
http://blogs.technet.com/fixit4me/ar...x-it-live.aspx
it runs thru the registry permissions and does some other good stuff too.
Maybe it will do you, maybe not.
Or what worked originally for me on vista, but its not perfect ,,,,
make yourself a bat file ...
http://www.brianpeek.com/blog/archiv...try-issue.aspx
in the mean time you might search and find yourself a portable Live
Messenger.
or use this one
http://portableapps.com/aMSNPortable
"vegemite262" <> wrote in message
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> Like Dambler I'm in the same boat. Unable to install the new Windows Live
> Messenger and unable to re-install my previous Windows Live Messenger 8.5.
>
> I have cleaned out my registry three times - didn't help. I tried
> downloading it as a stand alone - didn't work. I've scoured the pages of
> Google for many a day and bupkes. I've cleaned out my internet files,
> cookies, history and all that jazz and nothing has helped.
>
> I understand the error to be a generic one, one that seems to be
> exclusively
> limited to the joyful Windows Vista. If someone could help by providing a
> solution that would be great. Otherwise I'm going to have to say adios to
> Microsoft and buy a Mac.
>
> I'm currently using Meebo for my IM conversations. Its not particularly
> brilliant but its allowed me to stay connected and chat. Sure I could use
> Facebook chat, sure I could use Yahoo but I trust and know Windows
> Messenger.
>
>
> Please help Dambler and I find a solution. We can't be the only two souls
> in the world with this installation foible.
>
> Cheers.
>
> "Dambler" wrote:
>
>>
>> hey
>>
>> when i try to install the new windows live 14.0.8050.1202 it is almost
>> completed the download of msn when it stops and a message saying "One of
>> the installation files appears to be corrupted. hr:0x8007000d" ive tried
>> multiple things to fix it and redownload it from various sites but it
>> still doesnt work. whats the matter what do i do?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Dambler
>>