HELP!- Can no longer log into Windows Messenger..

Basically, since the start of the month, I have not been able to log into MSN Messenger.
It keeps coming up with 80072745 Error Code, which I have traced back to NOD32.
As soon as Nod is uninstalled, it connects again fine.
NOTHING has changed since it was working fine last time (except updates), and it is starting to **** me off. Firewall settings haven't changed etc and I have tried all known measures recommend.

One moderator has mentioned that "It could be that your firewall is blocking ekrn.exe on the port that Messenger uses to connect."

Not sure why it would suddenly block that port after working fine all these years, but if so, how do I go about correcting it..?

Someone please help me sort this out, because I have had to use AVG in the meantime..

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

 

Hi,

I am using Win XP 32bit - latest updates etc.

I use Nod32 in conjunction with CounterSpy and use a NETGEAR DG834gt router.

I was using a registered version of Nod32, updated to latest version.

I am on a home network, with the other computer running Vista + avast free and that connects to MSN fine.

As mentioned, it was working fine with everything mentioned above until just recently - probably close to 5 days..)

I have now switched to avast free edition and it's connecting fine, but I want to get this sorted because I like Nod.

Any help is appreciated!

 

Yep, v3 mate..

Even uninstalled and grabbed the free trial version off the website..

same thing.

 

Thanks Ron, your a champ buddy!

I'd searched for a few threads before but didn't come across that one..

After removing messenger from the advanced server setup option (as per the provided screen shot), it fixed the problem!

Connects fine now..

Thanks again!