Error 80072efd

When you start Windows Live Messenger you will get the following error:

Sorry, we were unable to sign you in to the .NET Messenger Service at this time. Please try again later. 80072efd

Error 80072efd solutions

Try these solutions for error 80072efd

#1 MSN Servers are down

solution for error 80072efd
This error occurs when the msn servers are down.

You can check if the servers are down on the MSN Status page:

http://messenger.msn.com/Status.aspx

Please note this page isnt very accurate.


When you see this the servers are running without any problems

#2 Unregistered DLL files

solution for error 80072efd
You can try to register to register the DLL files below:

  • Open Run by going to start and click run.
  • Paste the following line: regsvr32 Dssenh.dll Gpkcsp.dll Slbcsp.dll Sccbase.dll. And press enter.