Is Windows Live Messenger still working?

Microsoft’s MSN Messenger, or Windows Live Messenger as it’s now known, will be fully retired on October 31st. The software maker originally announced its plans to shift users over to Skype last year, but Microsoft kept the service running in China.

Can I access my old MSN Messenger?

To find your MSN Messenger chats backups go to C:\Documents and Settings\\\My Documents\My Received Files\ and open the folder with the same name as your Microsoft account. Then, click History to access your chat history and find the chats you’d wish to see.

What has happened to MSN?

MSN Messenger (colloquially known as simply MSN), later rebranded as Windows Live Messenger, was a cross-platform instant messaging client developed by Microsoft. In 2013, Windows Live Messenger was discontinued and Microsoft began ceasing service to existing clients.

Can you download Windows Live Messenger 8.1 for free?

Windows Live Messenger 8 8.1 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from instant messaging software without restrictions. Windows Live Messenger 8.1 8.1 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows.

What are the features of Windows Live Messenger?

Windows Live Messenger combines the ability to chat with one or more friends online for fun, work, or both with voice calling, video conference, gaming, and mailing functions. The core of the program has not changed much from the previous versions, but adds a great array of new features that the user can surely benefit from.

How can I send SMS from Windows Live Messenger?

For instance, now it’s possible to send SMS to phone numbers right from the program window, sign out from the status menu and use the “Roaming identity” feature, that makes your display name, display picture and personal message follow you to any place you sign up.