Windows Live messenger Error : 80048820

If you are receiving error 80048820 when trying to sign into Windows Live Messenger you should also get an extended error code. If this extended error code is 80048412 the problem often occurs because the time and date settings on the computer are incorrect. The error will appear like below:

You cannot sign in to Messenger. Additionally, you may receive the following error message:
We were unable to sign you in to the Messenger at this time. Please try again later.
To let us try and troubleshoot the problem, click the Troubleshoot button.
Error code: 80048820
Extended error code: 80048412
The following steps may help resolve your issue:
To troubleshoot the problem on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer:



1. Click Start, click Run, type control timedate.cpl, and then click OK.



2. In the Date and Time Properties dialog box, confirm that the date and time settings on the computer are correct, and then click OK.
To troubleshoot the problem on a Windows Vista-based computer:



1. Click Start, type control timedate.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.



2. In the Date and Time Properties dialog box, confirm that the date and time settings on the computer are correct, and then click OK.

As an Added Note, I had this problem and googled it. This resulted in me trying Registry editing, and al sorts of things. I checked my clock and date settings a dozen times and it was always correct. It was also auto syncing to Microsoft and this was correct. BUT still the problem persisted. Out of desperation I changed the clock back 6 months and 12 hours, then tried to log in to Live Mail and it worked, I then changed the clock back and downloaded my mail.