pryomancer Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 My msn was perfectly fine until this morning. It prompted me to upgrade to the latest version, I thought, 'sure, why not?'. Mistake. I downloaded the latest version, I believe it's 8.5 Beta. Installs ok, when I go to sign in, it comes up with an error that the servers are temporarily unavailable or something similar, and gives the error code '8000ffff'. I've googled it, tried all the solutions, they don't work. So I system restore my pc back a few days, with the old version. However, it loads fine, logs in... fine (more about that in a sec), the task bar icon works fine. However when I open the main msn window: [hide=][/hide] The thing is black, like there's a small gradient at the top that's been stretched down the face of it. The several buttons there are clickable. What the hell is wrong with it? I've tried closing it and restarting, un/reinstalling and other stuff. Thing is, apart from this, the programme seems to have installed fine, the log in screen and aforementioned task bar look normal. I'm running Vista 32 Home Premium, 3GB RAM, Pentium D 2.8GHz, nvidia 9500GT. Ask for any more system info you need. Any ideas? I'm stumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDaStudd Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Uninstall it then install a older version? [hide=Drops]Dragon Axe x11Berserker Ring x9Warrior Ring x8SeercullDragon MedDragon Boots x4 - all less then 30 kcGodsword Shard (bandos)Granite Maul x 3Solo only - doesn't include barrows[/hide][hide=Stats][/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have no idea, this is my MSN which is working no problem, I'm not sure of the version, I downloaded this about a month ago. At the time, it was the latest version :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Uninstall it then install a older version? That's what I did, it didn't work. It forces you to upgrade to the latest version, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Uninstall it then install a older version? That's what I did, it didn't work. It forces you to upgrade to the latest version, anyway. Not true, at all. You don't have to upgrade :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 That's what it says to me, it won't let me log in. If I click yes it upgrades and I can't log in. If I say no it won't let me log in, and asks me if I want to upgrade. Rinse and repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay_More12 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 OMG thats similar to mine, when I log on it says "Server is temporarily unavailable" and it says retry or cancel button and when I go on Ebuddy it works... :roll: Divine Forces | #DF on irc.seersirc.net | Most Motivated | http://rs-df.com/forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I was using MSN 6.0 with MSN+ until very recently, until I upgraded. Not sure what the problem is TBH, you're probably better off finding out directly from the website, check the FAQ etc. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayOxide Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Uninstall it then install a older version? That's what I did, it didn't work. It forces you to upgrade to the latest version, anyway. The latest MSN sucks anyway. It didnt force me to upgrade to the latest one. Try to Torrent an older MSN, like the one JUST before the latest one. I dont need a siggy no moar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 I did that too, downloaded the previous version before the 8.5 beta, it wouldn't let me log in, forced me to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Use Skype? Like, get all your friends to switch? *dodges bricks* No seriously, MSN acts up so much it just isn't worth it to me. I don't like MSN anyway, the UI sucks, the program unstable, the features minimal and the smileys utmost crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 I use it because everyone else does. That's why people use Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 I think I've managed to get it working again. I got angry and went nuts, deleting everything I could find relating to Windows Live Messenger, then installed msn 8, it seems to work. Now I've got to try and update it to the latest version, the one I had before it stopped working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf14141 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I believe it's 8.5 Beta. That's your problem, anything by Microsoft that comes out that is a Beta are always buggy Note: I, myself use Windows so not trying to sass Microsoft Finally on here to update that I have officially quit! It's been fun.[hide=Signature]R.I.P Billy Mays and <3 My Friend C.D.S 7/8/09 <360,816th to 99 Fletching 03/07/09|220,309th Person to be Able to Kill Dusties | 10 Year Cape on 12/20/14[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compfreak847 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Meh, if worst comes to worst I'd recommend meebo. It's not quite the same as the desktop version, but it's a lot faster\reliable and it's far more convenient when your on the go. Just a backup plan if your restore\reinstall doesn't work :P Drops: 1x Draconic Visage, 56x Abyssal Whip, 5x Demon Head, D Drops: 37, Barrows Drops: 43, DK Drops: 29GWD drops: 14,000x Bars, 1x Armadyl Hilt, 2x Armadyl Skirt, 4x Sara Sword, 1x Saradomin Hilt, 8x Bandos Hilt, 8x Bandos Platebody, 9x Bandos Tassets, 4x Bandos Boots, 43x Godsword Shard, 82x Dragon BootsDry streak records: Saradomin 412 kills Bandos 988 kills Spirit Mages 633 kills - Slayer Sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wongtong Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I personally use MSN 8.1, it doesn't ask me to upgrade to anything and I think the interface looks better (personal opinion). :P 8,180WONGTONG IS THE BEST AND IS MORE SUPERIOR THAN ME#1 Wongtong stalker.Im looking for some No Limit soldiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracion1 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Pidgin ftw. Having all the im types in one program is infinitely useful imo, I'd be lost without it : But to each his own. You got it fixed anyway. "In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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