80072efd error when logging into messenger is one of the most complex to solve because it is very difficult to identify the exact reason that causes it. Here we present a few solutions to correct this error.
The 80072efd error MSN Messenger is quite confusing to solve as it may have different reasons:
- The firewall ( firewall ) blocks Windows Live Messenger connection to the Internet.
- The security libraries are damaged and must be repaired.
- The proxy configuration is incorrect.
- Some spyware blocks the Messenger service connection .
Method 1 to correct the mistake 80072efd : Check that your computer is updated
- Visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
- Check out the updates that the team requires, and then install the necessary updates .
- After completing the update restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
Method 2 to repair the error 80072efd : Verify that the Windows firewall does not block Windows Live Messenger.
Note : If you are not sure of the safety program installed on your computer , click Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel , and then scroll through the list of installed programs. In Windows XP and Windows 7 click Start , Control Panel and search for " Programs and Features " for a list of installed applications. Some of the most popular are Norton Firewall , McAfee and Zone Alarm.
Note : Windows Live Messenger is installed by default in C: \ Program Files \ Windows Live \ Messenger \ msnmsgr.exe . Make sure your firewall allows access to program web msnmsgr.exe
If you had previously disabled the firewall , it still may be blocking Windows Live Messenger , so it is recommended that once you've allowed access to the Internet messenger , restart your computer. As a last resort , you can try to uninstall the firewall to see if you connect Messenger and then reinstalling.
Method 3 to repair the error 80072efd : Clears the DNS cache
In Windows XP:
- Click Start , Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
- In the window that opens, type the following command ipconfig / flushdns and then press Enter.
- Try to log in again with Windows Live Messenger.
In Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Click Start , All Programs , Accessories and then right-click Command Prompt.
- select Run as administrator.
- If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or click Continue.
- In the window that opens, type ipconfig / flushdns and press Enter.
- Try to log into Windows Live Messenger.
Method 4 to repair the error 80072efd : Clear the proxy settings of Windows Live Messenger
Note : If you connect from a private network , either a school or company, ask if your network administrator for details about the settings for the proxy settings in Windows Live Messenger.
- Open Windows Live Messenger.
- On the Tools menu , click Options. ( To access the Tools menu, without logging into Windows Live Messenger , click on the icon with a question mark , and click the drop-down Show menu bar . This will open the Tools menu in Toolbar )
- In the left navigation pane , click Connection.
- In the Connection Settings section , click Advanced Settings.
- Deletes all content in the field Socks .
- Click OK twice to save the settings.
Method 5 to repair the error 80072efd : Reset the proxy server settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
- Launch Internet Explorer.
- On the Tools menu , click Internet Options .
- Click on the Connections tab and then click LAN Settings.
- Uncheck Automatically detect settings .
- Click on OK and then OK again.
Method 6 80072efd to repair the error : Dll Repair bookstores .
- Click on Start , All Programs and then Accessories.
- Right-click the Command Prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
In Windows XP, type the following command initpki.dll softpub.dll REGSVR32 wintrust.dll and then press ENTER. In Windows Vista and Windows 7 type the following commands one by one and then press Enter after typing each one:
% windir % \ system32 \ regsvr32 softpub.dll
% windir % \ system32 \ Regsvr32 wintrust.dll
% windir % \ system32 \ REGSVR32 initpki.dll
Method 7 to repair the error 80072efd : Verify that you have no spyware
Some spyware can affect the connectivity with Windows Live Messenger service . I recommend downloading a spyware program and analyze your computer for spyware. We recommend you to use Malwarebytes
Once you've verified that your computer is clean try again to log into messenger
