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The following information deals with the most commonly asked questions relating to MSN / Windows Live Messenger.

Special thanks to those who originally posted these solutions. They are a great value to everyone here at BBB!
Also a great thanks to shifter and princeG who compiled this great list. If you feel anything should be added to the FAQ, please drop a member of the BBB MSN / WLM Team a PM!

1. Troubleshooting MSN Messenger
   
   
2. Is there a way to see who has added me to their MSN contact list?
   
   
3. How can I fix a 1601/1603 error when I'm installing MSN Messenger?
   
   
4. Can I run a web-based version if my school/work blocks downloading and/or installation MSN Messenger?
   
   
5. I'm receiving messages from users who have not added me to their contact list, how is this possible?
   
   
6. Receiving error message that "signing in to MSN Messenger failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. (Error code 80072ee6)
   
   
7. Still having problems signing in? Here is a list of possible solutions.
   
   
8. Where are my Messenger backgrounds stored?
   
   
9. Where are my Messenger custom emotions stored?
   
   
10. I keep receiving the error code 80040111 whenever I try to sign, saying that the service is unavailable.
    
    
11. I receive the error code 8004005, which prevents me from signing in.
    
    
12. I can't see my contact's display pictures and my contacts can't see mine! What to do?
    
    
13. How can I install and use an older version of MSN Messenger?
    
    
14. Still experiencing the 1603 error? Try the following solution:
    
    
15. All of my contacts have disappeared! Why is that happening?
    
    
16. Windows Live Messenger freezes at Sign In. Are there any solutions to it?
    
    
17. I can't add contacts on Windows Live Messenger