Product Info
Yahoo! Messenger is an advertisement-supported instant messaging client provided by Yahoo!. Yahoo! Messenger is provided free of charge and can be downloaded and used with a generic "Yahoo! ID" which also allows access to other Yahoo! services, such as Yahoo! Mail, where users can be automatically notified when they receive new email. Yahoo! Messenger also offers PC-PC, PC-Phone and Phone-to-PC service, file transfers, webcam hosting, text messaging service, and chat rooms in various categories.
Instant Messaging:
Instant message with one friend, or conference in a bunch. Send text messages in real-time to your friends on Yahoo! or Windows Live Messenger.
Chat Rooms:
Join a chat room to meet new friends while you discuss your favorite topics.
Custom Status Messages:
Tell your friends what you're doing, seeing or feeling by customizing your online status message.
File transfer:
Send files instantly to a friend while you IM (2 GB limit).
Plug in your webcam to share live video with your friends on Yahoo! Messenger.
Free PC-to-PC voice calls:
Make free PC-to-PC voice calls to another Yahoo! Messenger user for free (microphone and speakers/headset required).
PC-to-phone calls:
Make PC-to-phone calls for as low as 1¢ a minute (plus free voicemail!). Call friends on their regular or mobile phones from Messenger for as low as 1¢ a minute (Phone Out account required). Get a new phone number that allows you to receive calls in Yahoo! Messenger (Phone In account required).
SMS (Text Messaging)
Send text messages (SMS) to friends' mobile phones for free. (Your friend will incur carrier charges for receiving your text messages.)
Use the built-in media player to watch web videos and view photos with friends.
Fun & Personalization:
Show your style with emoticons, Avatars, audibles and IMVironments.
Stealth/Privacy Settings:
You control who may see you online.
What's new in current version
Addresses crash reports from Windows Vista users
Requirements
Yahoo! ID
Please contact Yahoo! Messenger publisher, Yahoo! if you have questions or issues regarding this product.
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