Error Code: 81000490 In Windows Live Messenger?

Error Code: 81000490 In Windows Live Messenger?

- August 05, 2012

Fortunately, this error has a quick and easy fix, so all you do is go here

  1. First, close WLM, IE, and everything related to it. From the Task Manager, kill WLCOMM.EXE process.
  2. Go to: C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live\Contacts
  3. Delete the associated folder with your account: For example, if you sign in to WLM using the email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., the associated folder name would be This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  4. Once you delete the folder, sign in to WLM, and voila...