I am assuming you mean that you have to be connected to the internet before MSN Messenger will work. This is most likely because MSN Messenger will look for a valid CRL site.
This article mentions "Verify also that other Internet programs (such as Web browsers) are working properly" which indicates that it may need the browser to be online not offline.
"Server Not Responding" Error Message Appears When You Try to Sign In to Windows Messenger
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