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Windows Live Messenger is the instant messaging client made by Microsoft to serve as an alternative to the wildly popular instant messaging programs AIM (made by AOL) and ICQ. Originally called MSN Messenger, which was bundled with the MSN internet service, the program was renamed when Microsoft rebranded its core online presence as part of its Live services.

The program has seen a rebirth as it was integrated into Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming platform to serve as the in-game chatting service (via text or voice) for the online gaming feature Xbox Live.

As of 2006, Windows Live Messenger enjoyed a 61% worldwide instant messaging (IM) market share.

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  • Portable Windows Live Messenger 2009 (Build 14.0.8089.726)


    iMessengr.com - Your Guide to Instant MessagingAuthority Authority: 423
    This is a portable version of Windows Live Messenger 2009 (Build 14.0.8089.726) which can be run from a USB Key or Memory Stick . No installation required . No administrator privileges required. Just launch from the single EXE file and your set to go. All settings and user data such as display pictures and ...
    1 day ago
  • How do I start Windows Live Messenger


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    I do not use WLM and have it configured to not automatically start. There is a feature I wanted to check out and I could not find a start menu selection or program in any folder to turn it on. Thanks in advance!
    1 day ago
  • Microsoft Launches MSN Juku - Twitter Like Service in China


    Tech Blog of Global and Indian Companies: GajeeboAuthority Authority: 480
    Microsoft has launched MSN Juku, a twitter-like service in China powered by Windows Live Messenger. The new service, presently in beta, lets users post 140-character messages to an update screen that slowly scrolls old messages to the right. Read More Tweet This Post
    2 days ago
  • Microsoft Launches MSN Juku on MSN China


    iMessengr.com - Your Guide to Instant MessagingAuthority Authority: 423
    Microsoft has launched a Twitter like service, called MSN Juku . MSN Juku, which is launched in China , is powered by Windows Live Messenger and borrows the popular and the highly liked social networking features from Microsoft’s chatting software. MSN Juku and is now in beta, lets users post 140-character ...
    2 days ago
  • Microsoft Launches its own Twitter… in China


    Computer & Internet - computer-internet.marc8.comAuthority Authority: 169
    Microsoft has decided to capitalize on the popularity of Windows Live Messenger in China, launching a new service called read more
    2 days ago
  • Installation errors


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    Hi, as many of you, I have been having an awful time to install the new msn after an uptdate was required. I have tried everything suggested in previous threads, but nothing seems to work. I get two error messages everytime I try (I have Vista). 1) Microsoft Visual Studio Runtime aborted:0x80004004 2) Windows Live ...
    3 days ago
  • Login data not remembered


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    With the latest version, WLM does not (unlike previous versions) remember my login data. After each reboot of the computer, I have to enter my login name and password again. Why is this? Is there something I can do about it?
    3 days ago
  • How To Move The Live Messenger Icon To The System Tray In Windows 7


    Windows 7 NewsAuthority Authority: 541
    Two things have bugged me with Windows Live Messenger in Windows 7: I don’t like the way the Windows Live Messenger icon stays permanently in the Windows 7 Taskbar I don’t get sound notifications when I get a new message I have a solution to the first problem, but if anyone has a fix for the 2nd then please ...
    3 days ago
  • eBuddy Debuts Premium iPhone App


    Technology InfoAuthority Authority: 456
    Nearly five months after launching a free, ad-supported application for iPhone and iPod Touch, eBuddy is today introducing a paid version of the program, which enables users to communicate with contacts across various instant messaging clients.Priced at $4.99 (iTunes link), which in my opinion is fairly expensive, the ...
    3 days ago
  • eBuddy Debuts Premium iPhone App


    Family Learning CenterAuthority Authority: 164
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    4 days ago
  • Show my webcamunavailable


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    A question for experts: My problem is that in the most recent version of WLM the option "Show my webcam is greyed out", and only "Start a video call" is available. In this article: http://bit.ly/8LvVsP the problem is discussed and a workaround is described, and the workaround worked for me too. But what is the ...
    4 days ago
  • Initial thoughts on Project 500


    Niki CheongAuthority Authority: 466
    Update: Just got a revelation – could this be our Government’s way of keeping tabs on our social media usage? Think about it, one web interface for all your social media needs. 1SocialMedia. *gasp* tee hee I thought I’d just record some of my thoughts on the new Project 500 , considering all the Tweets ...
    5 days ago
  • Free Remove MSN Virus Tools


    Internet and Blogging ResourcesAuthority Authority: 114
    Windows Live Messenger is one of the most popular online messenger, but it also the most easy to get virus, trojan, worm and other malicious threats. Once the user PC infected, the virus will install itself, infect the system, and spreads to everyone on the user’s MSN contact list. Here get 2 great free remove MSN ...
    5 days ago
  • Error with message history


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    Although i have ticked the automatically keep history in Options,i dont have any history in my selected file.When i close the window with someone i was talking to an error will come up saying that an error occurred writing the message history with (user) access is denied Please help me!I dont know why this is ...
    5 days ago
  • cant uninstall live messenger


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    Im running Windows 7. I have tried removing live messenger because I want to load the us version(originally d/L it in Korea). when i download the newest version, it just tells me that its already installed. I have deleted all the files I can find associated with it.( not smart I know) SO, how can I uninstall it ...
    5 days ago
  • pop-ups driving me nuts


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    How do I stop Windows LIve Messenger pop-ups CONSTANTLY telling me that I "must install the newer version in order to continue. Would you like to do this now?" A dozen times an hour I have to stop whatever Im working on to click "No". Firstly, Im not interested in having Windows LIve Messenger. Secondly, Ive got my ...
    6 days ago
  • notification sounds please help!!!!


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    PLEASE PLEASE, can someone help me. I posted this on Nov. 6 and last week. I am having to do a "repair" EVERYDAY to get my sounds back for when I get a new email , contacts sign -on etc. All my other programs have sound so I know that it is just in the messenger. When I am done using the messenger I sign out and ...
    6 days ago
  • Be careful while deleting contact from Nokia N900.


    JustBolAuthority Authority: 140
    Nokia N900, phone based on the Maemo platform with tones of features and instant messaging feature. From Nokia N900 user can send instant messages to Skype, GTalk, and MSN Messenger. But this feature may be caught you in trouble.When you enter information of any person in your phonebook and sometimes user also stores ...
    1 week ago
  • Be careful while deleting contact from Nokia N900.


    JustBolAuthority Authority: 140
    Nokia N900, phone based on the Maemo platform with tones of features and instant messaging feature. From Nokia N900 user can send instant messages to Skype, GTalk, and MSN Messenger. But this feature may be caught you in trouble.When you enter information of any person in your phonebook and sometimes user also stores ...
    1 week ago
  • Windows Live Messenger (WLM) fails to d/l XP machine V9 14.0.8089.


    Windows Vista TipsAuthority Authority: 173
    11-27-09 We are up against the newer version error and are trying to update to the latest version on an XP pc. 8064.206 to what should be 8089.726 judging from a current win 7 pc On the XP pc, the live component install screen progresses normally until 50% then stops and eventually times out. It claims there is ...
    1 week ago

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