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Windows Live Messenger Guides
Windows Live Messenger is an instant messaging service that allows you to communicate in real-time with others through text, voice, or video. There are two ways to access Windows Live Messenger:
- You can access Windows Live Messenger through Outlook Web Access. This method requires no installation. However, it likewise only allows text chat.
- You can install the Windows Live Messenger software on your Windows or Mac OS computer. Installing this software will allow you to access the full functionality of Windows Live Messenger.
Downloadable Windows Live Clients
Walkthroughs - Outlook Web Access (No installation required)
- Setup
- Basic Functions
Walkthroughs - Windows
- Setup
- Basic Functions
- Adding Contacts
- Text Chat
- Voice Chat (Coming Soon)
- Video Chat (Coming Soon)
- Renaming Contacts
- Changing your Profile and Picture
- Changing your Status
- Looking up Profiles
- Advanced Functions
Walkthroughs - Mac
- Setup
- Basic Functions
- Adding Contacts
- Text Chat
- Voice Chat (Coming Soon)
- Video Chat (Coming Soon)
- Renaming Contacts
- Changing your Profile and Picture
- Changing your Status
- Looking up Profiles
- Advanced Functions