when i try to add someone it says this after i have added them!

This windows live service isn't available right now, but we'll add {removed email address} to your contacts as soon as the service is available again.

what does this mean? why can't i add people? plz help

Hi jonkooly,

There’s currently no ongoing issue adding contacts to the Hotmail Contacts list. As initial troubleshooting, I recommend that you optimize your browser software. You see, every time that you log in to the Internet, cookies (information gathered from accessed websites) are stored in your computer's temporary Internet files or cache. When a large number of these files have built up, it causes abnormal behaviors such as what you’re experiencing. Check out the link below to optimize your browser:

http://windowslivehelp.com/solutions/accounts/archive/2009/03/03/How-to-optimize-Internet-Explorer-browser.aspx

I also have this same problem, however I'm not using internet explorer. I'm using Opera, and the reply above doesn't help.

One thing though, I remember deleting a file or something from my Windows Live folder on my computer, because I was experiencing another problem. When I deleted that file the other problem was solved. 

@ Zuru
 
Can you tell me where you’re trying to add contacts?  Is it in the Hotmail site? 

I'm trying to add contacts from MSN Messenger.

@ Zuru

A representative from the Windows Live Messenger Support Group can best assist you with your concern. Please refer to the following solution post for information on how to contact them:

https://windowslivehelp.com/solutions/newvisitor/archive/2009/02/04/how-to-get-support-for-your-non-hotmail-products.aspx