How To Fix Error 0x8000FFFF When Installing Windows Live Messenger

Do you get Error Code 0x8000FFFF while logging into Windows Live Messenger. Unfortunatly this is not a problem at Microsofts end and will require a few tools and uninstalling Windows Messenger. Read on to learn how to fix Error Code 8000FFFF

Instructions

• Click Start then Run type in sfc /scannow.
  You may need to insert your Windows install disk, then restart the computer

• Uninstall Windows Messenger with ZapMessenger (This will remove Windows Messenger and clean up any leftover files or registry keys)

• Download and install Windows Installer Cleanup Utility Here
• Run the utility, select all items relating Windows Live and remove them

• Reboot!
• Reinstall Windows Live Messenger and any other Live programs