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11 things to try if you see error 80048820 when trying to sign into Messenger
Rob Margel
If you see error 80048820 when you try to sign in to Messenger , try the following steps: Make sure your PC's date and time settings are correct Set Internet Explorer security settings to use SSL Re-register the security.dll files Scan your PC for viruses Check your firewall and router settings to make...
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20 Sep 2012
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Get Messenger on your phone. Windows Phone, iPhone, Android, Nokia (Ovi) and Blackberry
Rob Margel
Read all the details about how to download and all the things you can do and if you need it get help for messenger Rob Technorati Tags: messenger , windows phone , iPhone , Android , Ovi , Blackberry
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5 Sep 2012
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4 tips to fix Messenger sign-in error 80072ee7
Rob Margel
if you are seeing error 80072ee7 when trying to sing into Messenger it could be because that you are not connected to the Internet. Here are 4 things you can check… Make Sure you PC is connect to the Internet refresh your IP Configuration Check your DNS cache Check to see if Messenger is allowed through...
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21 May 2012
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Getting Messenger sign-in error 800488fa and 80048836
Rob Margel
Messenger sign-in error 800488fa and 80048836 Then you should try the 2 following items 1. Check your email for a verification mail from Microsoft. 2. If you don't see a verification email, go to the Windows Live sign-in page and request that a verification email be sent to you Get more help for Messenger...
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14 May 2012
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Quick tip if you see error message 80048051 in Messenger
Rob Margel
“ If you see error 80048051 when you try to sign in to Messenger , make sure that Internet Explorer isn't set to work offline. Otherwise, you won't be able to connect to the Internet or to Messenger .” Read more about how to change this setting to fix this problem Get more help for Messenger Rob Technorati...
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10 May 2012
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Seeing error 8007005 when trying to sign in to Messenger?
Rob Margel
The check out the various things you can do to fix it, including: Make sure any msnmsgr.exe and wlcomm.exe processes are shut down Change Windows Explorer settings and delete the Messenger Contacts folder Check to see if Messenger is allowed through your firewall Clear the check for server certificate...
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12 Apr 2012
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Connect your social networks to Messenger (video)
Rob Margel
“Get updates about what your friends are doing on other social networking websites from within Messenger . You can add services such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and more .” Learn more about how to keep up with your social networks with Messenger including how to chat with your Facebook friends get...
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4 Apr 2012
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9 new years PC resolutions
Rob Margel
If you are thinking about getting more out of your PC then here are a possible 9 new years PC resolutions you could consider… Back up your data automatically Think about online safety on your computer with features such as the Action Center , Parental Controls and Windows Live Family Safety Speed up...
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5 Jan 2012
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My top 10 blog posts of 2011
Rob Margel
So the top 10 blog posts (by views) of 2011 out of the 320 posted last year where... Download Microsoft Safety Scanner for FREE Latest free Windows 7 Themes to download: Beautiful Birds and Echoes of the past Showing SkyDrive storage in Windows Explorer Brian Badonde–Bing and the art of technology How...
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4 Jan 2012
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Get help for Windows Live Messenger
Rob Margel
With the newly redesigned messenger help center that provides help topics such as Why can't I sign in to Messenger ? How do I change my password? How do I sign in to and out of Messenger on the web from Hotmail ? As well as many more other solutions to common problems , how to articles to get the most...
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3 Nov 2011
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8 handy tips for working on the go with Windows and Windows Live
Rob Margel
Read our 8 tips for working on the go with Windows and Windows Live that covers Use Windows Live Mesh to sync your laptop and desktop so you have the same files, web favourites and programs on both Use Windows live SkyDrive to access your documents and photos on any PC anywhere in the world Ofiice Web...
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11 Aug 2011
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How to Video Chat With Kinect and Windows Live Messenger
Rob Margel
With Kinect Messenger you can video chat with friends and family through your XBOX Kinect. Rob Technorati Tags: Kinect , xbox 360 , Windows live messenger , WLM
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7 Apr 2011
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French Windows Live Messenger video– vos émotions plein écran
Rob Margel
translated as ‘ your emotions fullscreen’ click the image to go to the video Rob Technorati Tags: WLM , Windows Live , Windows Live Messenger
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15 Feb 2011
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Using a webcam…
Rob Margel
If you are a bit unsure about what a webcam is, what you can do with one or which one to buy then check out our latest guide on Using a webcam “ A webcam is a small camera connected to a computer you can use to transmit audio and video over the Internet. You can communicate with other people who have...
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2 Jul 2010
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Information about Windows Live Essentials and Windows Live Messenger Betas
Rob Margel
Windows Live Essentials beta “ Windows Live Essentials beta includes free programs from Microsoft for photos, movies, instant messaging, e‑mail, blogging, and more. Get them all in one download and get more done with Windows . Windows Live Essentials beta requires Windows 7 or Windows Vista . Learn how...
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28 Jun 2010
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BBC iPlayer now with added Windows Live Messenger
Rob Margel
So this is really cool news that you soon can use Windows Live Messenger from within iPlayer “A partnership with Microsoft allows Windows Live Messenger users to log in to their messaging service through BBC iPlayer, enabling them to invite other contacts to watch programmes at the same time and chat...
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26 May 2010
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Arabian Emoticons from MSN Arabia
Rob Margel
You can never have enough emoticons right? Then these 10 emoticons for Windows Live Messenger from MSN Arabia are a nice addtion for your collection. Download the Windows Live Messenger – Eid Emoticons Thanks to Blake for the spot Rob Technorati Tags: MSN , Emoticons , Arabia , Eid , Windows Live Messenger
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23 Nov 2009
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The Windows Live Channel has gone Wide
Rob Margel
@Winlivematt has just told me that the Windows Live channel in the UK has gone Wide screen The Windows Live channel has lots of guides, downloads and discussion around Windows Live including Messenger, Hotmail, photo gallery, skydrive etc Well worth checking out if you are interested in Windows...
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14 Aug 2009
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Windows Live Tips and tricks
Rob Margel
Well worth checking out if you use Windows Live Windows Live's space - Windows Live for tips and tricks on: Hotmail Messenger Photo Gallery home.live.com Thanks to the Window Live team for this @windowslive Updated to add this extra link also tweeted by the windows live team Windows live tips – collection...
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12 Aug 2009
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Windows Live Messenger 10th Anniversary funny video
Rob Margel
Well worth the 4 minutes 45 seconds to watch this funny video celebrating the 10th anniversary of Windows Live Messenger ";" galleryimg="no" mce_src="http://blogs.msdn.com/blogfiles/robmar/WindowsLiveWriter/WindowsLiveMessenger10thAnniversaryfunny_7894/video1b464e2a2af9.jpg"> There is...
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22 Jul 2009
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Creating a Windows Live Group couldn’t be easier
Rob Margel
I have recently been playing around with the new Windows Live Group feature and have found it very easy to use. But first you may be asking what a Windows Live Group is… Well it enables your selected group of contacts in Windows Live Messenger to have a group conversation with and also you get your own...
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18 Feb 2009
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Bring all your lives together with Windows Live
Rob Margel
Just a quick note to highlight a Windows Live site that has just gone live in the UK Explore Windows Live ‘Windows Live offers a complete set of services that lets you integrate, share and use all your digital stuff from any PC, Phone or Web Device. We have created a brand new personalised home...
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30 Jan 2009
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Adding Twitter, Flickr, Wordpress, or any RSS to your Windows live profile
Rob Margel
This is pretty cool and nifty and something I didn’t know you could do until recently. Simply by going to http://profile.live.com/webactivities you can update your Windows Live status with anything from your last tweet, photos on Flickr or a custom RSS feed. So having become an avid Twitter addict I...
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22 Jan 2009
Blog Post:
Christmas Messenger Icons
Rob Margel
If you fancy getting into the festive theme with Windows Live Messenger then download these emoticons from MSN Italy http://intrattenimento.it.msn.com/emoticon/natale08 My Italian is a bit rusty but hit the big red button to Get free Christmas emoticons Thanks to the WinVistaClub...
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15 Dec 2008
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Messenger Central for Windows Live Messenger
Rob Margel
Just got the following from Matt over on the Windows live channel announcing the free messenger goodies available on Messenger Central for Windows Live Messenger Expression packs – Create your own wink with the wink workshop or get some ‘geek-chic’ with the new Techicons...
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1 Dec 2008
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