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Windows Live Messenger

Download Windows Live Messenger

SUMMARY: Download the Windows Live Messenger communications client for Windows.

Windows Live Messenger is an instant messaging / communications application developed by Microsoft for Windows users, supporting Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008.

Windows Live Messenger's features include:

* Play games such as 7 Hand Poker, Jewel Quest, and Uno

* Share photos during chats

* Customization - background color, display picture, scene, and more

* Show the name of a song currently playing in Windows Media Player

Windows Live Messenger can be downloaded at http://download.live.com/messenger, or it may be accessed through your operating system's update features.


This tip was written for Windows Live Messenger Version 2009 running on a netbook running Windows XP Home. Features, instructions, and screenshots for other versions / operating systems may vary.

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