This portable instant messenger provides all the same great features as Yahoo! Messenger, but on a file size small enough to operate off a portable Flash Drive.
This handy guide will take users step-by-step on downloading and installing YahELite. Read all directions carefully before clicking any out-bound links; if you must return to im.about.com, just hit the “back” button on your browser.
Downloading YahELite
The first step to using YahELite is to download the portable application. Click this link to visit the YahELite website and download the application. A window will appear asking users where to download the application. Download to your desktop for easy access. You will only need to download to your PC once.
Once downloading the ZIP file, extract the file inside your USB Drive. Next, launch “YahELite.exe,” and enter the command “/ycopy” and the bottom of the launch window. A window will appear asking where to copy Yahoo; ensure your USB Drive is connected and select this drive as the destination drive, which can be located under “My Computer,” usually. Once copied, delete the original files, in addition to “C:\Windows\Yahelite.ini.” Users can then double-click the “YahELite” application, saved to the USB drive, to access the program.
Housekeeping Items
Users should always remember to shut down YahELite after use and safely eject their USB drives prior to removing it from the computer. These safety practices will help keep from YahELite’s application files from being corrupted and maintain memory on the USB drive.
