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Set up a Domain Name-Rejects Live ID or Password

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I have Windows Home Server loaded on a box I built. I have Power Pack 3.

I'm trying to configure remote access. I have a Windows Live ID. It is in the form of username@live.ca

I can log into my Live Account on the web. When I go through the wizard to set up the domain name, I need to enter my Live ID and Password. I first tried my password with 12 characters (letters, numbers, and symbols). I know it must be 7 characters and thought 12 might be too long. I changed the password to 7 characters still with letters, numbers and symbols. It still rejects my userid and password. I also have a hotmail.com userid and it didn't like it either.

Appreciate any help you can provide. I have no idea what to try next.

Friday, March 25, 2011 1:22 AM

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Please have a look at this thread http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/whssoftware/thread/67e03711-855d-4dcc-9885-be3ca368f7e4

There is a known issue with special characters: "If your password has any special characters in it, such as "!@#$%^&*()", you may want to try changing your password. we're aware of the issue and working on a fix."
- Marked as answer by Mark959 Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:01 PM
Friday, March 25, 2011 11:25 AM

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Please have a look at this thread http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/whssoftware/thread/67e03711-855d-4dcc-9885-be3ca368f7e4

There is a known issue with special characters: "If your password has any special characters in it, such as "!@#$%^&*()", you may want to try changing your password. we're aware of the issue and working on a fix."
- Marked as answer by Mark959 Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:01 PM
Friday, March 25, 2011 11:25 AM
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Yes this worked. I used 8 characters including uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers. Worked like a charm. Thanks!

Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:02 PM