Can Sign Into Hotmail, But Not Messenger! Help Needed!?

I have a strange problem.





I cannot sign into Windows Live Messenger using my main email address. I CAN still access Hotmail, and other Microsoft related websites with this email. But Messenger will not sign me in.





Since I can access my mail, it is not an issue with my password. The error message I get is 81000306. This relates to a problem with internet connectivity, but that is not the case. My internet is running smoothly, and also I can sign into any other email address on Messenger EXCEPT my one main account.





I have tried using web-based messengers like e-buddy and IloveIM, and even MSN's official web messenger. They also will not let me sign into this ONE account.





I have contacted Microsoft, and they have tried twice to help me, but cannot. I have also deleted and reinstalled Messenger 2008 AND 2009. I have tried logging in on other peoples' computers, with different internet providers.





NOTHING is working, and I do not want to lose this account.


I am wondering if anyone out there has experienced this same problem or knows how to fix it?
Can Sign Into Hotmail, But Not Messenger! Help Needed!?
omg the exact same thing has happened to me





and ive done exactly what you have tried





its been like this for 3 days now and i need to get on





its says that theres a problem with my internet but my nets fine





and i really need this account it has all my contacts on it
Reply:Try windows messenger.


It usually comes installed on the computer. If not, you can download it from microsoft.com





It's a simpler, older version of the Windows Live Messenger.
Reply:hi





1. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Start Microsoft Internet Explorer, and then try to visit the following Web sites:


Messenger service status


Microsoft web site


If you cannot visit these sites, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for information about how to set up your Internet connection so that you can visit both secure (https) and non-secure (http) sites.





2. If you are able to visit the Messenger service status page and notice that there is a service issue, please visit the site later to determine when the service is available so that you can sign into Messenger. If the site indicates that the all systems are stable and running, go to the next step.








3. Clear the proxy settings in MSN Messenger.


3.a. Start Messenger.


3.b. On the Tools menu, click Options.


3.c. Click Connection in the left navigation pane.


3.d. Click Advanced Settings in the Connection Settings section.


3.e. Delete the content of the SOCKS field.


3.f. Click OK two times to save the settings.


3.g. After you clear the proxy settings, verify if you are able to sign into Messenger. If you are still not able to sign into Messenger then please go to the next step.








4. If you are using Windows Vista, disable the Auto Tuning Networking feature:


4.a. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then right-click Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.


4.b. Click Continue when Windows requests permission to continue.


4.c. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER: netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled


Note: This command disables the Window Auto Tuning feature.


4.d. After you disable the Auto Tuning Networking feature, verify if you are able to sign into Messenger.





5. If you are still not able to sign into Messenger then please re-enable this feature using the information below and then go to the next step.


5.a. Re-enable the Auto Tuning Networking feature by typing the following command at the command prompt, and then pressing ENTER:





netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=normal





Note: This command enables Window Auto Tuning again so that you can take advantage of the network throughput performance increase it provides.





7.If you are using Windows Vista and you also use a router (eg. Linksys, D-Link, Netgear) on your home network to connect to the internet please visit the router manufacturer’s website to update to the latest firmware for that product.








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