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Possible Cause of Code 80048820There are a variety of causes of this error:1) Incorrect Proxy Setting for Internet Explorer.2) softpub.dll may have become unregistered.3) Your system clock may be showing an incorrect time - or date! (Wrong time is the most likely cause of 80048820).4) Firewall problems. Particularly with Netgear.
1.The date on your computer needs to be set properly -- double click the clock verify that the time and date are set. 2. If your password information is not saved, verify that you are typing it in with the correct case (uppercase or lowercase). 3. Change your password @ https://login.passport.com/ChangePW.srf to something smaller (under 10-12 characters), then try signing in again. 4. If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it's possible that Messenger doesn't have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you upgraded. You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall if this is the case. 5. If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger -- try restarting it and see if that helps the situation. You also might try uninstalling an installed firewall, to verify that it isn't causing a problem (even if it is disabled). 6. Clear your IE cache and cookies -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then Internet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the Delete Cookies button. 7. Check your IE Security settings -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check for server certificate revocation" is unchecked. Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL 3.0' is checked, then click OK. 8. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following: regsvr32 softpub.dll then click OK and do the same for the following: regsvr32 wintrust.dll regsvr32 initpki.dll regsvr32 MSXML3.dll
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 810003143) 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.c) Log on with ISP user name and password.d) Enter Admin, passworde) Navigate to advanced menu, WAN set-upf) Change MTU size to 1400"letter 'B' made a stupid little emote."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. 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.
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