windows live messenger vista beta 2 error 81000306

I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

Hmm... I've had no problems whatsoever with Beta 2 Vista and Messenger - I'm running the latest internal build at the moment and it's signing in absolutely fine... I've just installed .689 again from the public site and it's still working.
However, try this site: http://www.imzers.com/msn/solve/error-code-81000306
If the worst comes to the worst and you really want to sign into Messenger regardless of what client you use, try the MSN Web Messenger (soon to be revamped). http://webmessenger.msn.com
Really hope this helps :o)
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--: Original message follows :-- "Coakeyoakey" wrote in message

I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

I can not get any messenger client to work. it won't sign in and gives me an error that is not in the error list. it just says signing in and comes up with an error number that is not in any error list.
"Coakeyoakey" wrote in message

I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

Working just fine here. -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta "AMDX2" wrote in message

I can not get any messenger client to work. it won't sign in and gives me an error that is not in the error list. it just says signing in and comes up with an error number that is not in any error list.
"Coakeyoakey" wrote in message I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

Windows Live Messenger 8.00.689.00 Beta causes a DEP (Data Execution Prevention) Error on my Windows Vista Beta 2 Computer, Just FYI, especially you Zack.
"Coakeyoakey" wrote in message

I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

Hi there, I get exactly the same error as you Coakeyoakey. I've tried installed both Live Messenger and the lastest version of MSN Messenger, both come up with the same result.
I've also tried installing both after a fresh install Vista Beta 2, and still no luck, also tried exactly what you have tried as well as disabling Windows Firewall, and still no luck. Pretty much, everything else you've tried, I've also tried, and it's all no go...
As for the imzers.com site, it doesn't resolve the issue either. It is clearly a Vista and Messenger (Or Live Messenger) related issue.
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

"yanman" wrote in message

Hi there, I get exactly the same error as you Coakeyoakey. I've tried installed both Live Messenger and the lastest version of MSN Messenger, both come up with the same result.
I've also tried installing both after a fresh install Vista Beta 2, and still no luck, also tried exactly what you have tried as well as disabling Windows Firewall, and still no luck. Pretty much, everything else you've tried, I've also tried, and it's all no go...
As for the imzers.com site, it doesn't resolve the issue either. It is clearly a Vista and Messenger (Or Live Messenger) related issue.
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

I found the solution, it needs Microsoft .Net 1.1 (which is identified as incompatible with Vista to run). I was testing and installed .Net 1.1 and the update anyway and both Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live 8.0 beta worked flawlessly.
HTH

Thanks mate, I'm going to try your solution *fingers crossed* haha. I'll let you know if it does not work for me (or if it does).
Again, thanks a lot!
"MCR" wrote:

I found the solution, it needs Microsoft .Net 1.1 (which is identified as incompatible with Vista to run). I was testing and installed .Net 1.1 and the update anyway and both Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live 8.0 beta worked flawlessly.
HTH

Hmm... It still does work. I installed both .Net Framework 1.1 and .Net Framework 1.1 SP1 and the hotfix, still coming up with the same error. This is driving me nuts haha
"MCR" wrote:

I found the solution, it needs Microsoft .Net 1.1 (which is identified as incompatible with Vista to run). I was testing and installed .Net 1.1 and the update anyway and both Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live 8.0 beta worked flawlessly.
HTH

"yanman" wrote in message

Hmm... It still does work. I installed both .Net Framework 1.1 and .Net Framework 1.1 SP1 and the hotfix, still coming up with the same error. This is driving me nuts haha

That is strange. I uninstalled .Net 1.1 and MSN Messenger failed to start... the two little fella's just kept rotating around each other, I just re-installed it and messenger works again.
Odd.
In the interim, use windows web messenger http://webmessenger.msn.com/ it looks functionally the same, and should suffice until Microsoft fixes this issue.
Maybe .Net 1.1 is only one of a number of add-ons that is required by Messenger, and you are missing another unknown one?

"MCR" wrote:
I found the solution, it needs Microsoft .Net 1.1 (which is identified as incompatible with Vista to run). I was testing and installed .Net 1.1 and the update anyway and both Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live 8.0 beta worked flawlessly.
HTH

Hello, I am having the same problem, 81000306 error. I have tried all suggestions listed here and still nada. here is what i have tried Disabled Firewall, installed .net 1.1 plus SP1, Checked Time and Date correct, Disabled UAC, Reinstalled WLM.
Running on a Domain.
Any clues??
"yanman" wrote:

Hmm... It still does work. I installed both .Net Framework 1.1 and .Net Framework 1.1 SP1 and the hotfix, still coming up with the same error. This is driving me nuts haha
"MCR" wrote:
I found the solution, it needs Microsoft .Net 1.1 (which is identified as incompatible with Vista to run). I was testing and installed .Net 1.1 and the update anyway and both Messenger 7.5 and Windows Live 8.0 beta worked flawlessly.
HTH

Haha, I'm glad you at least know what is up with your system. I might also try to install .NET Framework 2.0 later as well although I highly doubt it'll fix the issue. Thanks for your suggestion though.http://www.neowin.net/
I wonder if it's the way my network is set up maybe? But then again everything else internet related works but MSN Messenger or Messenger Live. I've got a Netgear DG824 modem and router, computers are connected via ethernet.
After doing mutiple searches on google and stuff, it seems that there are quite a few people who have the same problem, but no known universal solution. I've just lodged a report to Microsoft, hopefully they'll be able to do something about it soon.
"MCR" wrote:

That is strange. I uninstalled .Net 1.1 and MSN Messenger failed to start... the two little fella's just kept rotating around each other, I just re-installed it and messenger works again.
Odd.
In the interim, use windows web messenger http://webmessenger.msn.com/ it looks functionally the same, and should suffice until Microsoft fixes this issue.
Maybe .Net 1.1 is only one of a number of add-ons that is required by Messenger, and you are missing another unknown one?

Yanman, I have the same router and the same problem. If you get a solution, could you post it up please.
THanks
Ives
"yanman" wrote:

Haha, I'm glad you at least know what is up with your system. I might also try to install .NET Framework 2.0 later as well although I highly doubt it'll fix the issue. Thanks for your suggestion though.http://www.neowin.net/
I wonder if it's the way my network is set up maybe? But then again everything else internet related works but MSN Messenger or Messenger Live. I've got a Netgear DG824 modem and router, computers are connected via ethernet.
After doing mutiple searches on google and stuff, it seems that there are quite a few people who have the same problem, but no known universal solution. I've just lodged a report to Microsoft, hopefully they'll be able to do something about it soon.
"MCR" wrote:
That is strange. I uninstalled .Net 1.1 and MSN Messenger failed to start... the two little fella's just kept rotating around each other, I just re-installed it and messenger works again.
Odd.
In the interim, use windows web messenger http://webmessenger.msn.com/ it looks functionally the same, and should suffice until Microsoft fixes this issue.
Maybe .Net 1.1 is only one of a number of add-ons that is required by Messenger, and you are missing another unknown one?

just a note, im also having the problem with a dg834 router, perhaps vista is incompatable with the routers (i know there are xp64-bit problems with netgear)

Ashna it must be a problem with the router. I'm using a Netgear DG834G and have tried on my friends DG834 and it doenst work either with Vista.
"ashna" wrote:

just a note, im also having the problem with a dg834 router, perhaps vista is incompatable with the routers (i know there are xp64-bit problems with netgear)

So in the end, it is quite possible that it is a Netgear router issue? I checked the Netgear site a day ago, nothing mentioned about Vista, unless I missed it.
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

Ashna it must be a problem with the router. I'm using a Netgear DG834G and have tried on my friends DG834 and it doenst work either with Vista.

You are right. It's the router that is the problem. As of yet, I don't think any one knows how to fix this problem... apart from to get a new router or wait for Microsoft to do something about it (which I doubt they ever will)!
Sorry for the discouragement guys!But hopefully this had made it clear.
Jeremy
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

Ashna it must be a problem with the router. I'm using a Netgear DG834G and have tried on my friends DG834 and it doenst work either with Vista.
"ashna" wrote:
just a note, im also having the problem with a dg834 router, perhaps vista is incompatable with the routers (i know there are xp64-bit problems with netgear)

Someone had updated their router firmware and claimed that it worked. I still haven't tried the firmware because a while ago I saw it was published in October of last year, but who knows, it might work, I'm trying it now.
"Jeremy Rolph, UK" wrote:

You are right. It's the router that is the problem. As of yet, I don't think any one knows how to fix this problem... apart from to get a new router or wait for Microsoft to do something about it (which I doubt they ever will)!
Sorry for the discouragement guys!But hopefully this had made it clear.
Jeremy

Well, that suprised me! Updating my firmware on the DG834 worked! I suggest you all to try it.
"yanman" wrote:

Someone had updated their router firmware and claimed that it worked. I still haven't tried the firmware because a while ago I saw it was published in October of last year, but who knows, it might work, I'm trying it now.

Ahhhh, Now we are getting somewhere! I too have a DG834G!!! Interesting! I am getting Web page stuff ok, just a problem with messenger... what about you guys?
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

Ashna it must be a problem with the router. I'm using a Netgear DG834G and have tried on my friends DG834 and it doenst work either with Vista.
"ashna" wrote:
just a note, im also having the problem with a dg834 router, perhaps vista is incompatable with the routers (i know there are xp64-bit problems with netgear)

Success!!!
Updated the Firmware to 3.01.25 and it fixed it!!
YES!
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

Ashna it must be a problem with the router. I'm using a Netgear DG834G and have tried on my friends DG834 and it doenst work either with Vista.
"ashna" wrote:
just a note, im also having the problem with a dg834 router, perhaps vista is incompatable with the routers (i know there are xp64-bit problems with netgear)

I just re-flashed my DG934G firmware to 3.01.25 (from the newer version 3.01.29, which has oddly enough disappeared from the Netgear website) and now Windows Live Messenger works fine. :-)
Seems to be the solution folks!
"Adam Stimpson" wrote:

Success!!!
Updated the Firmware to 3.01.25 and it fixed it!!
YES!
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:
Ashna it must be a problem with the router. I'm using a Netgear DG834G and have tried on my friends DG834 and it doenst work either with Vista.
"ashna" wrote:
just a note, im also having the problem with a dg834 router, perhaps vista is incompatable with the routers (i know there are xp64-bit problems with netgear)

I just re-flashed my DG934G firmware to 3.01.25 (from the newer version 3.01.29, which has oddly enough disappeared from the Netgear website) and now Windows Live Messenger works fine. :-)
Seems to be the solution folks!
"Adam Stimpson" wrote:

Success!!!
Updated the Firmware to 3.01.25 and it fixed it!!
YES!
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:
Ashna it must be a problem with the router. I'm using a Netgear DG834G and have tried on my friends DG834 and it doenst work either with Vista.
"ashna" wrote:
just a note, im also having the problem with a dg834 router, perhaps vista is incompatable with the routers (i know there are xp64-bit problems with netgear)

That did it. I am running a DG834G and had the V3.01.29 Firmware installed, then rolled it back to V3.01.25 and worked first go! Awesome!
"Adam Stimpson" wrote:

Success!!!
Updated the Firmware to 3.01.25 and it fixed it!!
YES!
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:
Ashna it must be a problem with the router. I'm using a Netgear DG834G and have tried on my friends DG834 and it doenst work either with Vista.
"ashna" wrote:
just a note, im also having the problem with a dg834 router, perhaps vista is incompatable with the routers (i know there are xp64-bit problems with netgear)

I am getting the error 81000388 in Live MSN 8. The problem is that I'm getting another error on Gaim, and on every other MSN client I tried!! There's NO WAY for me to connect to MSN in Vista Beta 2.
It seems like a DNS error (in Live's Connection Test it has a Warning Sign, but it won't tell me what the problem is) but... the rest of the www works perfectly, including AIM or Jabber. MSN works too on this very same computer on every other operating system, but not on Vista.
This is the most strange failure I've ever seen. Clean setup.

Updated my Firmware to V3.01.25 and Live Messenger is now working in Vista. Thanks.
"yanman" wrote:

Well, that suprised me! Updating my firmware on the DG834 worked! I suggest you all to try it.
"yanman" wrote:
Someone had updated their router firmware and claimed that it worked. I still haven't tried the firmware because a while ago I saw it was published in October of last year, but who knows, it might work, I'm trying it now.

What kind of network setup do you have? Or is your modem connected directly to your computer either through usb or ehternet (or internally)? Have you tried the TCP test to see what message comes up?
"jsp" wrote:

I am getting the error 81000388 in Live MSN 8. The problem is that I'm getting another error on Gaim, and on every other MSN client I tried!! There's NO WAY for me to connect to MSN in Vista Beta 2.
It seems like a DNS error (in Live's Connection Test it has a Warning Sign, but it won't tell me what the problem is) but... the rest of the www works perfectly, including AIM or Jabber. MSN works too on this very same computer on every other operating system, but not on Vista.
This is the most strange failure I've ever seen. Clean setup.

Same issues here, however I'm using a SonicWALL TZ170 appliance. From a server station, msn works jsut fine, connecting from a Vista machine (64bit) generates the same errors as you guys.
Sometimes it comes with a 81000306 error, sometimes it pops up with "your Display Name could not be changed. Please try again".
All tests go just fine!
Could it be the sonicwall, doing some funny stuff with the TCP stream, or is it Vista 64 bit that's doing funny....
Cheers!

"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

Hi All
I just upgraded my Netgear DG834v2 to version 3.01.25 and it sorted the problem out.
Hope it works for you too.
Cheers
"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

I'm running a bunch of sonicwalls (TZ170, 2040, 4060) and all have the same issue. As a Gold Medallion partner with Sonicwall, I've tried to get some added focus on this, but since we're in beta there is not much support as of yet... Let you know if I find anything out...
"cowbalt" wrote:

Same issues here, however I'm using a SonicWALL TZ170 appliance. From a server station, msn works jsut fine, connecting from a Vista machine (64bit) generates the same errors as you guys.
Sometimes it comes with a 81000306 error, sometimes it pops up with "your Display Name could not be changed. Please try again".
All tests go just fine!
Could it be the sonicwall, doing some funny stuff with the TCP stream, or is it Vista 64 bit that's doing funny....
Cheers!

Found Sonicwall WorkAround... On the advanced tab of the firewall section on an enhanced mode box (working for version 3.2 on all of the platforms noted earlier), uncheck the "Enable Support for Windows Messenger" option. Not sure why this causes the problem, but have posted an incident with Sonicwall to alert them to the issue. This worked on all of our test boxes...
"EricB" wrote:

I'm running a bunch of sonicwalls (TZ170, 2040, 4060) and all have the same issue. As a Gold Medallion partner with Sonicwall, I've tried to get some added focus on this, but since we're in beta there is not much support as of yet... Let you know if I find anything out...
"cowbalt" wrote:
Same issues here, however I'm using a SonicWALL TZ170 appliance. From a server station, msn works jsut fine, connecting from a Vista machine (64bit) generates the same errors as you guys.
Sometimes it comes with a 81000306 error, sometimes it pops up with "your Display Name could not be changed. Please try again".
All tests go just fine!
Could it be the sonicwall, doing some funny stuff with the TCP stream, or is it Vista 64 bit that's doing funny....
Cheers!

Im using the same router and Netgear DG834 and i cant sing into MSN live in Vista. No problem in XP, just wont have it Vista.
What can we do NOW?

everything else works except for the SOCKS bit and on the troubleshooter it says there is something wrong with the Key Ports but my firewall is turned off
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"Coakeyoakey" wrote:

I've installed Windows Live Messenger v8.0.0.689.00_Branches on Windows Vista Beta 2 v5384.
I have followed the steps to disable UAP (UAC). Added MSNMngr, msvs, msncall to be allowed by the Windows Vista Firewall.
I cannot sign on to Windows Live Messenger. On Signing in to Vista i get Error code 81000306.
I did a connection test and i can connect to the Windows Live Messenger servers in Tools \ Options \ Connection \ Advanced \ TCP Test.
Here is error log : [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: This is a PPM policy [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CreateReducedPolicy: reduced policy - ?id=507&tw=40&fs=1&kpp=1&kv=7&ver=2.1.6000.1&rn=u12DVH5B [11:55:54.098] Zone_HotmailService CHotmailService::FireLocalStateChangeResult@0002BB48:(S_OK, 0x0001) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnLogonResult (0x81000306) [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive SDriveLifetime::OnServiceLogoff [11:55:54.113] Zone_SDrive Buddy's not online - Cannot get root paths [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - UNHOOK_ALL_EVENTS for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CErrorResponder::Initialize - HOOK_EVENT for CConfigServerClientEvents [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - with with fRefresh=false [11:55:54.113] Zone_ConfigInfo CSGetConfigInfo - not online. [11:55:54.238] Zone_ConnectionTroubleshooter Appcompat canary not set. [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Recieved state change for id(3) from 0 to 1 [11:55:54.301] Zone_Net CConnectionManager::OnConnectionStateChange@0259EFD0: Ignoring state change
Note : I am using same computer on XP and it signs in correctly.
Anyone any ideas ?

Very Important: This is the Final Solution to this problem !!!
Regarding: (Messenger Vista 81000306)
The problem is caused by a Net-Gear Router.
Here is the real solution:
- Click start - Type: cmd - Right-click cmd.exe when it appears under Applications - Click Run As Administrator - Type the following: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled - Press enter - There is no need to restart, Messenger will start working right away.
(c) Dr. Hisham® G. El-Banhawy

Very Important: This is the Final Solution to this problem !!!
Regarding: (Messenger Vista 81000306)
The problem is caused by a Net-Gear Router.
Here is the real solution:
- Click start - Type: cmd - Right-click cmd.exe when it appears under Applications - Click Run As Administrator - Type the following: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled - Press enter - There is no need to restart, Messenger will start working right away.
(c) Dr. Hisham® G. El-Banhawy

Very Important: This is the Final Solution to this problem !!!
Regarding: (Messenger Vista 81000306)
The problem is caused by a Net-Gear Router.
Here is the real solution:
- Click start - Type: cmd - Right-click cmd.exe when it appears under Applications - Click Run As Administrator - Type the following: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled - Press enter - There is no need to restart, Messenger will start working right away.
(c) Dr. Hisham® G. El-Banhawy