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Windows Live Messenger is a standalone messaging solution that allows emojis, contact management, photo sharing, and more

Windows Live Messenger is a standalone messaging solution that allows emojis, contact management, photo sharing, and more

Vote: (4,703 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Microsoft

Version: 16.4.3528

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(4,703 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Microsoft

16.4.3528

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Nice design
  • Several chat options
  • Use on multiple platforms

Cons

  • Difficult to install on older systems
  • Can't add favorites

Stay in touch with your contacts with Windows Live Messenger.

This is a program that is easy to use and that offers a variety of features to add life to the messages you send to your contacts. The design of the messaging system is attractive to look at, which makes it a program that you'll want to use. There are a few options available for changing the appearance of the chat boxes and the themes, but there could be more available. You can access the contacts you have on social media sites from the home page. Another feature is that you can post updates about yourself and what's going on in your life as well as pictures, music and other details that you want people to know. Multiple message boxes can be open on the screen at one time, allowing you to talk to several people at once. There is also an option for group messaging, but it can get confusing when everyone talks at one time because you don't know who is sending and receiving messages.

Privacy is at a high level with the program. You have control over what you post and what you want others to see or not see. There is an option to block people as well. Aside from sending messages to contacts, you can video chat with them. You can connect on different platforms, and the program syncs with your mobile device so that you don't have to worry as much about downloading and making sure you have it available. This feature also allows you to keep the messaging system open at all times so that you don't miss messages or updates from your contacts. The program is easy enough to use by people who are new to messaging and updated enough for those who have been using messaging systems for a while.

Pros

  • Nice design
  • Several chat options
  • Use on multiple platforms

Cons

  • Difficult to install on older systems
  • Can't add favorites