0x81000303 Solution NEEDED

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Since i installed MSN Messenger 6.1 i have been plagued by the problem known as 0x81000303.

This has stopped me from being able to access numerous websites including Hotmail, most things associated with Active X, MSN Messenger, MSN Explorer and many many more.

The problem describes a problem with either the user name or password; however, they have been varified at other peoples houses.

I have deleted all temp internet files and reset internet settings.

I am unable to reinstall microsoft service pack 1 or update norton anti-virus online (and more!) becuase it says that microsoft cannot recognise the certificate.

Please help !
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Greetings Eden,

Here are some suggestions you should check/try if you haven't already:

1. The date on your computer needs to be set properly -- double click the clock verify that
the time and date are set.
2. If your password information is not saved, verify that you are typing it in with the
correct case (uppercase or lowercase).
3. Change your password @ http://memberservicesnet.passport.com/memberservice.srf to
something smaller (under 10-12 characters), then try signing in again.
4. If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it's possible
that Messenger doesn't have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you
upgraded. You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall
if this is the case.
5. If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger -- try
restarting it and see if that helps the situation. You also might try uninstalling an
installed firewall, to verify that it isn't causing a problem (even if it is disabled).
6. Clear your IE cache and cookies -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then
Internet Options, then click the Delete Files button, and when that's complete click the
Delete Cookies button.
7. Check your IE Security settings -- open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then
Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that "Check
for server certificate revocation" is unchecked. Also verify that 'Use SSL 2.0' and Use SSL
3.0' is checked, then click OK.
8. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
regsvr32 softpub.dll
then click OK
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
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"Eden Winokur via AdminLife" <anonymous@adminlife.com> wrote in message
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> Since i installed MSN Messenger 6.1 i have been plagued by the problem known as 0x81000303.
>
> This has stopped me from being able to access numerous websites including Hotmail, most
> things associated with Active X, MSN Messenger, MSN Explorer and many many more.
>
> The problem describes a problem with either the user name or password; however, they have
> been varified at other peoples houses.
>
> I have deleted all temp internet files and reset internet settings.
>
> I am unable to reinstall microsoft service pack 1 or update norton anti-virus online (and
> more!) becuase it says that microsoft cannot recognise the certificate.
>
> Please help !
> --------------------------------
>
> -----------------------
> Posted by a user from AdminLife (http://www.adminlife.com/)
>
> <Id>LY5VedWrL0iEsVVR0Smeyg==</Id>