You might have encountered this problem while trying to use your MSN messenger account; that you will not be able to open it. It will give you an error saying that this couldn’t be completed. It is frustrating when you want to use MSN messenger and it shows the error 80048820.
The possible reasons for MSN messenger error 80048820
- Your system clock may be showing an incorrect time or date
- Incorrect Proxy Setting for Internet Explorer
- Firewall problems
- softpub.dll may have become unregistered
Solutions, which users can use to get the error 80048820 fixed
1. Update the date and time of your computer system
The incorrect date and time is highly responsible for error 80048820 while you try to open the MSN messenger. You can’t open it until you fix the issue. You need to check whether you have correct date and time or not. If it is incorrect, then simply correct by double-clicking the time display in the lower right hand of your Windows desktop screen.
2. Disable or correct the proxy settings
If you are using internet with the proxy server; you need to correct it by disabling. This is needed as you can’t sign in to your MSN messenger account. This is easy with this quick guide.
- First, press ALT+T or click on the Tools menu in your Internet Explorer browser
- Here, you need to select Internet Options from the menu and click the Connections tab on the dialog box opens
- Now, click the LAN Settings button and uncheck the Proxy Server check box
- That’s all, now you can restart the MSN messenger
3. Remove or disable the Firewall settings
Firewall is something to keep your computer and other data safe while you use internet. This keeps all the unnecessary attack on your computer and data. Sometimes due to security reasons, your MSN messenger will be blocked. This is due to the security and safety of your data. But, you can disable or remove it in order to get access of your MSN messenger; and when done with it, you can enable it once again.
4. Get the driver updated
Sometimes the driver of your computer device creates problem; you need to get it updated timely. In fact, you should go for auto updates to avoid any such situation. Once, you are done with the updates; then restart your computer before any attempt to use MSN messenger.
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