Instantly connect to the people who matter the most-via text, voice, or video. Even if they're offline, you can leave a message or send a note.
Windows Live Messenger has a fresh new look, but it's still got all the features you know and love.

Get connected
Instantly connect to the people who matter the most via text, voice, or video. Even if they're offline, you can leave a message or send a note.

Take control
Choose from a variety of status messages for any occasion. Use Windows Live Contacts to control your personal information who sees it and what they see.

Share yourself
Share your personal files, photos, and videos of any size. Just drag and drop into a Shared Folder.

Make a difference
Is a new initiative from Windows Live Messenger. Every time you start a conversation using i'm, Microsoft shares a portion of the program's advertising revenue with some of the world's most effective organizations dedicated to social causes. We've set no cap on the amount we'll donate to each organization. The sky's the limit. There's no charge, so join now and put our money where your mouth is.

Features

- Works with Windows Live OneCare Family Safety
If you use Family Safety, built-in contact approval

Minimum 800 MHz processor
Minimum 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
Internet Explorer 6 or later
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