Windows Live Messenger Connection Issue

[fullbug]

Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2

I am wondering if someone can help I have reinstalled windows live messenger to try to correct the problem below and have had no luck. When I try to log in I get this error message and I dont know how to or where to go in my computer to fix it. I dont understand how to fix the proxy settings or how they work. Can someone please help! Our firewall is off!

[patio]

Double check your settings in the main Windows Messenger window under tools/options....what firewall are you running ? ?

patio.  8-)