Configuring Windows Live Messenger

If you are having problems signing into Windows Live Messenger, you might need to add the program (MSNmsgr.exe) to your firewall exceptions list. If that doesn’t help, you might need to check the Microsoft .NET Messenger Service status, which is the online service provided by Microsoft that makes it possible for you to use Windows Live Messenger or MSN Messenger. Microsoft is continually updating Windows Messenger with new functionality. When a software update is available, Windows Live Messenger displays a message, where you can download and install the upgrade.

Update Windows Messenger

When an update is available, a message appears at the top of the window, click the Click here link.

Click the Yes option.

Click OK.

After the download is complete, click Run, and then follow the instructions to download and install the upgrade.

Did You Know?

You might need to configure the firewall. Double-click the Windows Firewall icon in the Control Panel, click Allow a program through Windows Firewall in the left pane, select the Windows Live Messenger check box, and then click OK.

You might need to check the .NET Messenger Service status. Click Service status in the Sign-in window, or click the Help menu, and then click Service status.

You might need to configure your Web browser for sharing. Start Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, click Internet Options, click the Security tab, click Internet, click Custom Level, enable all scripting options, click Medium or lower setting for Reset, click the Privacy tab, drag the slider to Medium or higher, and then click OK.


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