Are you searching information about MSN for Windows 7? Do you know how to install MSN Messenger for Windows 7? Here is provided all the details of MSN Messenger for Windows 7 with its features and installation process.
Microsoft created an immediate messaging client named as Windows Live Messenger (previously named MSN Messenger). It is designed to work with Windows 7, Windows XP (32-bit XP only), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Mobile.
On July 22, 1999 the client was first released as MSN Messenger and on December 13, 2005 as Windows Live Messenger. Since 2005 the client has been part of Microsoft's Windows Live set of online services. Each month the service attracts above 330 million active users
MSN Messenger is an on the spot messaging program that helps you to send immediate messages to your friends, and much more. To see if your PC is ready for Windows 7, download and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. For known compatibility issues, it scans your hardware, devices, and installed programs and also gives you guidance on how to determine potential issues found and suggests what to do before you upgrade.
Some people who had installed Windows 7 on their pc or laptop found one of the slight issues with the use of the newest Windows Live Messenger (one of the product included in the Windows Live Essentials suite). Windows 7 handles taskbar and notification area icons are in a diverse way. Due to compatibility requirements, the Windows Live Messenger thumbnail preview shows two confusing Messenger’s windows. To know about the installation process of MSN Windows 7 at sevenforums.com.
How to add MSN Messenger (or Windows Live Messenger) in the taskbar for Windows 7
Follow the below steps to add MSN Messenger for Windows 7:
1. Close the application (Windows Live Messenger).
2. Go to Windows Live Messenger Properties (msnmsgr.exe).
3. Right click on the icon Windows Live Messenger and select "Properties".
4. In the Compatibility tab, check the “Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select “Windows Vista” from the drop-down list.
5. If you need to set this for all users, click on the “Change settings for all user” button
6. Apply and close all.
7. Restart Windows Live Messenger.
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