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Getting Started on Windows Live Messenger

By Brandon De Hoyos, About.com

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Visit the Windows Live Messenger Website

Microsoft product screen shot reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

Ready to download Windows Live Messenger? This guide illustrates how to download your free Windows Live Messenger software to your PC in three easy steps. The download and installation process is simple and you can use your free Windows Live Messenger software within minutes!

The first step is to navigate your web browser to the Windows Live Messenger website and click the button labeled “Get it Free” to continue.

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