Refused connection to download Live Messenger

[CalJames]

My hard drive's been wiped twice in the last week, so basically i've been starting from scratch. Tried to download windows live messenger but it won't let me, the error being:

Failed to Connect

The connection was refused when attempting to contact g.live.com

Though the site seems valid, the browser was unable to establish a connection.

* Could the site be temporarily unavailable? Try again later.


* Are you unable to browse other sites? Check the computer's network connection.


* Is your computer or network protected by a firewall or proxy? Incorrect settings can interfere with Web browsing.


Most other websites seem to work fine, but for some reason it doesn't work with alot of the windows live site.

Any ideas? Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: sorry, this happens in IE aswell, not just firefox

http://www.techist.com/forums/f50/refused-connection-download-windows-live-messenger-197872/

I have exactly the same problem with my laptop, It's not my internet because my friend downloaded windows live messenger here.

Its not my firewall because I disabled it and still wouldnt work.

I then used a proxy, and type the EXACT link to download, into the proxy, and the download appeared and started, and finished!!

I then tried to install said download (windows live messenger) and.... FAIL.

Wouldn't let me. Refused to connect.

Any thoughts?