For the life of me, I cannot get Windows Live Messenger

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Sejuhasz

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Okay, here's the deal; This is an EXTREMELY fresh install of Windows 7 RC1.

I do not have any firewalls on, not even the Windows firewall.

I've ran two virus scanners, I am not infected.

I go to Windows Live Messengers website. (Essentials - Windows Live) and click download, it takes me to the page, and about two seconds later, my browser times out. I have attempted this in internet explorer, firefox, and opera.

Okay, fine, whatever. I used the installer on my flash drive, about 5 seconds in, it tells me that I am not connected to the internet. Fantastic.

Now, this worked absolutely flawlessly with the previous builds (I'm using RC1 now) so I don't understand why it isn't now.

All other devices using this internet connection can access and download Windows Live Messenger just fine, not an issue.

What on earth is going on?

Each problem;
Tried in Firefox.
Installer error
Installer error even with compatibility mode.
 

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is it possibly your flash install :)
 

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Have you signed in to your 'passport'?
 

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>>Have you signed in to your 'passport'?

I'm logged into Hotmail, same error.

>>is it possibly your flash install

No, I doubt it. Same things happens from the install I get from the CNet mirror.
 

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Gee, in the old days, we couldn't get rid of the thing...
 

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I think you are so lucky.
 

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My Book 1 TB external..
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Fans and fresh air,
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Never fast enough
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I use a Magnum.
Doesn't it need ActiveX? You'll need to use IE for that.
 

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Custom Build/Mod
OS
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Intel QX9650 Extreme 4.0 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS Rampage Extreme Rev2
Memory
8GB (4x2) Corsair Dominator DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
2x Radeon R390X [8GB]
Sound Card
SupremeFX X-Fi
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2408WFP 26" Panel
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
4x WD 2TB (8TB+ Total)
2x Crucial SSD 128GB (RAID-0)
1x LG Blu-ray read/write
1x Phillips LightScribe DVD read/write
PSU
Corsair HX1000
Case
CoolerMaster - Cosmos S
Cooling
Custom Liquid - 320mm rad w/ 3x 80mm fans, CPU/NB/SB Blocks
Keyboard
Logitech Illuminater Pro
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
Fractional T1 - 125Mbps
Antivirus
ESET Security Suite / Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Cyberfox Intel x64
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OC'd to 5.0GHz @ 44c under full load
Bumping for suggestions.
 

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Have you tried installing a previous version on windows live?

Enzo.
 

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ENZO said:
Have you tried installing a previous version on windows live?

Enzo.
Click to expand...

I tried, it appears I can't access;

"http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/1/7/317a882c-73e0-4d60-a4f1-ec73bbee0f8b/WLinstaller.exe"

Can anyone else?
 

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Hi ...

I hope, I can help, but 'xcuse me for my spoken english, okay? thanks ;-)

So, please check your local time and synchronize it with your computer, good luck!

Greetings from Germany
 

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trashguard said:
I hope, I can help, but 'xcuse me for my spoken english, okay? thanks ;-)

So, please check your local time and synchronize it with your computer, good luck!

Greetings from Germany
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The time on my computer and the time in real life is exact, to the minute.
 

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Custom Build
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CPU
Intel Q8400 @ 2.66GHZ
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EG45M-UD2H
Memory
4GB DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Gainward GTS 450 GLH 1GB Edition
Sound Card
Integrated 8 Channel
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 23.6 Inch Widescreen LCD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Seagate 500GB Internal
Western Digital 1TB Internal

Hitachi 1TB External
PSU
Apevia Java Power 500W
Case
Cooler Master HAF 922 Black
Cooling
Stock Intel CPU Fan
Keyboard
HP SK-2960 Multimedia Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech M350 Wireless Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
1.5MB
I got the same problem as Sejuhasz, and to enzoi, I downloaded that already but when I use it, it tells me my internet is not connected.
 

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joshua5822 said:
I got the same problem as Sejuhasz, and to enzoi, I downloaded that already but when I use it, it tells me my internet is not connected.
Click to expand...
Hello Welcome to SevenForums,
What are you needing help with? Have you downloaded mail client and can't get it to recieve mail? Like to help you but not getting it. lm
 

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im fine now i was able to download yahoo messenger instead.
 

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cool enjoy the 7 and all the forum has to offer!
 

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ATI Radion HD 3200
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Gateway FPD1775W
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