How to Fix MSN Messenger Error Code 8000401a

When trying to login to MSN Messenger you may get the following error code: Error 8000401a. This is caused by a registry issue.

Instructions

  • If you are not comfortable with editing the registry please try my MSN removal guide here
  • If you are comforatable with editing the registry open the following key
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\
  • Backup Your Registry
    Delete the following key (I suggest using the find)
380689D0-AFAA-47E6-B80E-A33436FE3

Let me know if this helped you! Leave a comment.

14 Comments (Newest on top)

  1. yasir khan says:

    thankkkkssssssss alottttttttttttt
    it works fine

  2. suraj says:

    how to open my msn messanger when i try to open i get it here errore code 8000401a

  3. Cabo_Gringo says:

    Thanks!! This solved my problem. appreciate the help

  4. Galic Chetka says:

    Thanx man!!!

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