The official Messenger blog reports that users of Messenger 8 running either Windows XP or Vista will soon be asked to upgrade to Live Messenger 8.5, the latest public version of Messenger.
The upgrade will happen in two stages: First, users of earlier versions of 8.5 and Messenger 8.1 will be encouraged
to upgrade to the latest version. Some time after this, those who have not upgraded from BETA versions will be forced to update and install the newest Messenger. If you do not update, you will be blocked from logging in.
The final 8.5 version is the most secure and stable version available, giving you the safest and friendliest experience. It is also probably the last version of Messenger v8 to be released.
Download Live Messenger 8.5
It's also mentioned that the upgrade prompt may take several weeks to reach all users, so if you don't want to wait, you can install it manually. To do this, download Live Messenger 8.5 from below and install it yourself.
- Download Messenger 8.5 Version 8.5.1302.1018 (WLinstaller.exe)
The Live Messenger 8.5 update will use the new Unified Installer from Windows Live, which is different to the installers used in previous versions of MSN Messenger and Live Messenger 8.1 which were released some years ago.
MSN Messenger and Live Messenger no longer supports Windows XP 64 or Windows Server 2003, so if you use these Operating Systems, you will need to download and install Live Messenger 8.1 or stick with the 8.5 BETA version.
One final tip for those of you upgrading, display pics and custom emoticons are sometimes deleted accidentally during the upgrade, so it's a good idea to backup emoticons.
Live Messenger 9.0
A small clarification, although Live Messenger 9 is the latest Messenger BETA, Windows Live Messenger 8.5 is the newest public version that is stable to use. With this 8.5 updates occurring in March, it raises the question of when Microsoft plans to unveil the final version of Messenger 9.0 to the public. While this version includes a lot of cool new features (like animated display pictures), it might be quite some time before it is finalized and released. If you want to start using this version now, you can download live messenger 9 BETA.
User comments
is it free to install messenger 8.5?
yeah sweet, i'm finally going to download messenger 8.5 and install it, i'm on msn messenger 7.5 right now, but i think it might be time for an upgrade and get the newest and latest features.
no point in resisting!!
y have u changed around my comments i just put i still dont like it and you put long live msn messenger!!!!!!!!!!! hu iz it???????
i still dont like it, long live MSN Messenger
thanks it worked!!!! lol but i prefer MSN 7.5
i agree with TEATOO what he said but rina bali u dont need to say those comments which are bad would you like it if someone said that to your website or myspace!!!!!!!!!!! go HOME!!!!!! :)
i dont like itz a massive joke!!!!!!!!!!!!
i dont really like it because i downloaded it then i even tried it out it wont even come up all it keep on sayin is install when IVE ALREADY INSTALLED IT!!!!!! WHAT KINDA JOKE IS IT!!! >:(
I agree with TEATOO!
Messenger 8.5 isnt too bad, but MSN Messenger 7.5 was the best.... I don't like Live MSN 8.5!!!
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