Instructions to Repair MSN Error Code 80048820
The potential causes of MSN Error Code 80048820 are numerous and suggest a problem between the computer and server. This can be an issue related to a firewall or a communication error caused by an incorrect time on your computer. Fixing the problem is a relatively simple process, though if the error code is a regular occurrence, there may be something systemically wrong with your computer.
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Instructions
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Launch Internet Explorer, click "Tools" and select the "Internet Options" button. When this box opens, click the "Connections" tab and click "LAN Setting." Check the box marked "Automatically detect settings" and uncheck the box marked "Use a proxy server for your LAN." Click "Apply," then "OK."
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Reload MSN to see if this has fixed the problem. If it has not, ensure that the computer's date and time are set correctly by right-clicking on the icon in the bottom right section of the screen and selecting the "Adjust Date/Time" option. When this is complete, reload MSN and see if this has fixed the problem.
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Disable your firewall, including those of your security software. If this fixes the problem, then adjust your firewall security to allow MSN through. If you have new antivirus software, disable it and see if it rectifies the problem.
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Unplug the modem, then plug it back in. This should reboot the settings on the firewall, which may have been inadvertently altered. If this still does not work, uninstall MSN on your computer and try reinstalling it. Alternatively, upgrade to the latest version, since this can cause communication errors.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to enable any antivirus or security software which you have disabled. Prolonged periods without security is a highly risky strategy and should not be regularly undertaken.
