Why You Need to Upgrade

The Windows Live Messenger team has identified an important security issue in Messenger. All Messenger users need to upgrade to the new version. This update will help keep you and your friends safe and secure while you chat online.

Benefits of the New Messenger

Messenger is even more social than ever — with a new look-and-feel and updated features that make staying in touch a snap... on your desktop, online, or on your mobile.

• Personalization:

  Post a profile photo or video, and share your status, a favorite link, or the song that’s keeping your toes tapping.

• Favorites:

  It’s “speed dial” for your contacts – your most important contacts are anchored at the top of the Messenger window so you can IM fast.

• What’s New Feed:

  See your friends’ status messages, new photos they posted, and blog comments... without the need to sign in multiple times.

• Groups:

  Chat simultaneously with a group of up to 20 people – each group gets its own home page and group calendar so the whole gang is in sync.

• Photo Sharing:

  View and comment on photos with a friend in real-time with easy drag-and-drop functionality.