Signing in to Windows Live Messenger failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. - Error 80048820
March 31st, 2009
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Following error message appear when signing in to Windows Live or MSN Messenger
We can’t sign you in to Windows Live Messenger
Signing in to Windows Live Messenger failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
When you try to login with Windows Messenger you may get .net service is unavailable or even when login to Hotmail account
Cause for the problem
Incorrect Date and Time settings
Suggestions
1. Double Click on the Time at the System tray (Lower right corner of the screen)
2. Adjust the Date and Time (Make sure Year is correct)
3. Click Okay
4. Try signing in to Windows Live or MSN Messenger


