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Send an instant message or another type of message

If you have Windows Live Messenger installed on your computer, and you've signed in to Windows Live Mail with a Windows Live ID, you can send instant messages to your Messenger contacts from within Windows Live Mail. If you and your contact have the necessary hardware, you can also start video conversations and access Windows Live Call to make telephone calls to contacts through your computer.

 Send an instant message
 Send another type of message
Notes
  • For more information about Messenger or Windows Live Call, see Windows Live Messenger Help.
  • If you aren't signed in to Messenger when you try to send an instant message or start a call or video conversation, you're prompted to sign in.
  • If you don't have Messenger installed on your computer, when you try to send an instant message or start a call or video conversation, you're prompted to install it.
  • To open Messenger when you're signed in to Windows Live Mail, in the folder pane, click the Messenger icon .
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