Video chat not working in ver 2009

I am running Windows Live Messenger Version 2009 (Build 14.0.8064.206). With
this version I am unable to start or receive video chats. I can do regular IM
chats.

The video chat window opens and the recipient sees the incoming call but
even though they try to accept it, nothing happens and eventually my outgoing
call times out with an error that says:

"Messenger is not available right now. Please try again later. (0x80ee000c)"

I have researched this and it appears many are having the same problem and
it appears to be tied to the 2009 version of Live Messenger. The only fix
(it's actually a workaround) that seems to have worked is to uninstall the
2009 version and install an earlier version.

Is this indeed the only "fix"?

I had similar problem. When I started my webcam, I could see myself, but the
other side couldn't. Session ended with no connection.

I updated drivers of my LifeCam VX-1000. Also I enabled UPnP service in my
LAN router. One of these (or both) helped and now I can use Windows Live
Messenger 2009 with no problem.

I hope it will help you too...


"JonathanL" wrote:

> I am running Windows Live Messenger Version 2009 (Build 14.0.8064.206). With
> this version I am unable to start or receive video chats. I can do regular IM
> chats.
>
> The video chat window opens and the recipient sees the incoming call but
> even though they try to accept it, nothing happens and eventually my outgoing
> call times out with an error that says:
>
> "Messenger is not available right now. Please try again later. (0x80ee000c)"
>
> I have researched this and it appears many are having the same problem and
> it appears to be tied to the 2009 version of Live Messenger. The only fix
> (it's actually a workaround) that seems to have worked is to uninstall the
> 2009 version and install an earlier version.
>
> Is this indeed the only "fix"?
>

I already have UPnP enabled on my router and the built-in webcam on my HP
laptop doesn't have any updated drivers after checking, so those are out.

But thanks for the ideas!

Jonathan

"Martin" wrote:

> I had similar problem. When I started my webcam, I could see myself, but the
> other side couldn't. Session ended with no connection.
>
> I updated drivers of my LifeCam VX-1000. Also I enabled UPnP service in my
> LAN router. One of these (or both) helped and now I can use Windows Live
> Messenger 2009 with no problem.
>
> I hope it will help you too...
>
>
> "JonathanL" wrote:
>
> > I am running Windows Live Messenger Version 2009 (Build 14.0.8064.206). With
> > this version I am unable to start or receive video chats. I can do regular IM
> > chats.
> >
> > The video chat window opens and the recipient sees the incoming call but
> > even though they try to accept it, nothing happens and eventually my outgoing
> > call times out with an error that says:
> >
> > "Messenger is not available right now. Please try again later. (0x80ee000c)"
> >
> > I have researched this and it appears many are having the same problem and
> > it appears to be tied to the 2009 version of Live Messenger. The only fix
> > (it's actually a workaround) that seems to have worked is to uninstall the
> > 2009 version and install an earlier version.
> >
> > Is this indeed the only "fix"?
> >