Do You Get Windows Live Messenger Error Code 80072efd when Signing In?

When you try to sign in to the Windows Live Messenger Service you may get the following error message.

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

Solution

• Click Start > Then Run and type in the following:

regsvr32 Dssenh.dll Gpkcsp.dll Slbcsp.dll Sccbase.dll

Alternatively

Remove any proxy settings in Internet Explorer:

• Open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu and then Internet Options

• Select the Connections tab.
• Click LAN Settings

• Untick the Use a proxy server for your LAN checkbox.
• You should also have “Automatically detect settings” selected

• Click OK and exit Internet Explorer