Get Messenger and stay in touch

Windows Live Messenger makes it easier than ever to stay connected to the people you care about ..

Chat online and send instant messages to your favorite people or groups. Download Windows Live Messenger for the ideal way to chat, play games, or share photos.
 

Favorites and groups

Put the people you chat with most at the top of your contacts, so you easily see when they’re online. Want to chat with several people in one window? Just set up a group

Customize

Show off your personal style with custom scenes, animated display pictures, and signature sounds.

Share photos

Look at photos together, right in the conversation window. And Messenger tells you when people you know post new photos on Windows Live.

Mobile and web

Using a public computer without Messenger? No problem! You can chat on the web from Windows Live Hotmail. Or, use Messenger on your mobile phone.