Windows Live Messenger FAQ

Don't know about Windows Live Messenger yet? You're too old for that. Windows Live Messenger is the previous MSN Messenger. Since version 8.0, it's called Windows Live Messenger. It's still in beta, and it's constantly releasing beta releases. Now let's look at the FAQ and answers from the Windows Live Messenger official.

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What is a voice call? How does it work?

This feature allows users who have registered Windows Live™phone call (provided by Microsoft Partners) to make easy calls to a fixed or mobile phone. You can register a Windows Live call account with Messenger and make calls within minutes. You can purchase a prepaid length and recharge it when needed. The most exciting thing is that you can use it to dial a really cheap domestic and international phone (this feature may not be supported in your region).

You do not need to register the Windows Live phone call account for PC to PC calls, provided that you and your Messenger contacts have compatible speakers and microphones (or headphones).

What is a shared folder?

Shared folders are the most recent and easiest way to share personal photos, documents, and files with your Messenger contacts. You can easily create shared folders simply by dragging and dropping files to contacts in Messenger. This will create a copy of this file on the computer of you and your contacts, and create a shared folder that can be accessed from both Messenger and desktop.

I can already share the document in e-mail. What are the benefits of sharing a folder?

It's easier to share photos and documents with shared folders than with e-mail. In a shared folder, whenever you add, modify, or delete files, the changes are synchronized with the people you share. When a shared file changes, the shared file icon in Messenger will also flash to you, prompting for a file update. Just drag and drop to share files, even simpler than the send files and save as features that you are familiar with in Messenger.

The shared folder is very much like your familiar PC folder, so it's good to use. As in Windows, you can drag and drop, use different file views, copy, paste, and so on. You can access shared folders from the desktop, so you can manage files both online and offline.

Can you tell me more about the video conversation?

OK, first of all, it has been improved: Now you can get a synchronized, real-time, Full-screen (640x480) video of the sound. Have you ever seen any of those videophone in a previous sci-fi movie? Video conversations are like that, even better. You and your contacts need a compatible webcam, microphone, and speakers (or headphones).

Can I just have instant messaging?

Of course, we are omnipotent. Windows Live Messenger still provides instant text chat, including custom fonts, winks, whiteboards, and more. Also, as before, you can still access the Hotmail contact list through Messenger, and you can also see who recently updated the space log-by the flashing icon next to the name.