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.

13 Comments (Newest on top)

  1. Abdul says:

    hi

    i did what is witen above and it did not solve my problem
    still can’t sign n to msn

  2. Waldus says:

    Perfect !!! This resolved my problem.

  3. John says:

    Thanks,this fix worked perfectly and also at the same time resolved problem with windows live mail

  4. D says:

    Worked like a charm. Thanks!

  5. WKL says:

    Worked instantly – thank you very much. I don’t know if it made a difference, but I made sure Messenger wasn’t running when I made the editing change. Thanks again! W.

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