Why does Windows Live Messenger sign me out?

Why isn't it letting me sign into windows live messenger?

• My computer randomly turned itself off yesterday and then when i signed back into msn it said that i needed to install messenger again. It took me a few attempts to install it but in the end it did, but now when i try and sign into msn it comes up saying there is a problem with my internet connection. Ive tried to reset my bt homehub but it is still coming up with a internet connection problem. On my windows firewall it has a tick next to windows live messenger. So really im all out of ideas on what to do.. PLEASE HELPPPPP :[

• Answer:

  1) Sometimes its just a problem with the servers, not your PC. Check with others & see if they are having the same problem. 2) Of course, make sure that when you click on the "Tools" icon in your Vista IE7 toolbar that "Work Offline" doesn't have a checkmark next to it -- if it does, uncheck it. 3) If you have broadband, reset a) your broadband 'modem', and b) your router. Then reboot Vista, and try your sign-in again. 4) If you have a software firewall active, make sure that Live! Messenger is set to "always allow" (or similiar settings). 5) Virus activity can also cause such errors - so make sure to scan for malware. 6) Make sure your Vista Cryptographic Service is "Started" and is set to "Automatic". You can also try stopping & restarting the service. 7) Some users report that enabling the UPnP service can help. 8) Check in your EventViewer logs to get more details that coincide with the Live Messenger error. Also you look sexy in the pic ;)