Messenger problems: Fixing error code 800706ba

You’re getting the error code 800706ba when you try to sign in to Windows Live Messenger Wave 4 Beta? The fix is easy — you have to start a system service. This is how it works:

• Close the Messenger sign-in window.

• Press the shortcut Win+R. The *Run *dialog appears.

• Enter services.msc, and press OK.

• If prompted, grant your consent by clicking Continue.

• In the Services list, search for the *Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant *service.

• Double-click it, and set the *Startup type *setting to Automatic.

• Press the *Start *button, then close the window by clicking OK.

• Close the Services list, and retry to sign in to Messenger.