Windows Live Messenger 2011

Windows Live Messenger 2011

The best way to stay in touch with your friends

Share photos and videos while you chat. Video chat in high definition or send a video message to a friend. And connect your social networks to see important updates in one place—Messenger.

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Do more:  Messenger | Get started | Stay connected on the web | Go mobile | Bring your conversations to life | Personalize Messenger | Connect all your social networks | Privacy and settings

How to use Messenger

How to use Messenger

Start a full-screen HD video chat

Take your video chat to the next level with full-screen video chat using a high definition webcam.

*For HD video chat, both you and your friend need to have a HD webcam and a recent version of Messenger installed on your computer.

See updates from websites you use

Add the services you use like Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn and see updates about your friends on those social networks right in Messenger.

On the web

Messenger stays with you on the web, so you can always see who's online, get social updates from friends, and start chatting.