While most people still refer it as “MSN Messenger”, Windows Live Messenger is actually the official name of the instant messaging client crated by Microsoft. The first version was release as MSN Messenger on July 22, 1999, and re-released as Windows Live Messenger since December 12, 2005.

Windows Live Messenger 2009 / Windows Live Messenger 9.0

On January 7, 2009, the final version of Windows Live Messenger 2009 was released with some newly redisgned features including:

More easily identifiable status icons which now resemble small gems rather than the previous "Messenger Buddy" icons.

Default "Favorites" category in which you can place your favorite contacts for quicker access, which means even Microsoft recongize that you probably don’t message 90% of the people on your contact list!

New Photo Sharing utility that allows you to quickly and easily browse photos together.

"What's New" section at the bottom of the contact list to outline recent contact updates.

Bonus Windows Live Messenger Feature:

You can instantly add 10,000+ smileys and emoticons to your Windows Live Messenger for Free!

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• Works great with AIM, AIM Express, MSN Messenger 9.0 , Windows Live Messenger, ICQ, Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, and Webmails (AOL Mail, Yahoo Mail, MSN Hotmail, AOL, Gmail, etc.) .
• Smiley Emoticons also works great on social netoworking sites and blogs such as Facebook, MySpace, Xanga, Friendster, MSN Space, and more.

Lean More about New Windows Live Messenger Features

Install Windows Live Messenger 2009

System Requirement:

• Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions), Windows 7 Beta (32-bit or 64-bit editions), or Windows Server 2008. Note: Windows Live Movie Maker is not supported on Windows XP
• Processor: 1 GHz or higher for Windows Vista; 800 MHz or higher for Windows XP
• Memory: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended) for Windows XP; 512 MB for Windows Vista
• Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
• Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
• Browser: Windows Live Toolbar requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
• Graphics or video card: Windows Live Movie Maker requires ATI Radeon 9500 (or higher) or nVidia GeForce FX 5900 (or higher).