Get connected

Instantly connect to the people who matter the most—via text, voice, or video. Even if they’re offline, you can leave a message or send a note.
Take control

Choose from a variety of status messages for any occasion. Use Windows Live Contacts to control your personal information—who sees it and what they see.
Share yourself

Share your personal files, photos, and videos of any size. Just drag and drop into a Shared Folder.
Make a difference

i’m™ is a new initiative from Windows Live Messenger. Every time you start a conversation using i’m, Microsoft shares a portion of the program's advertising revenue with some of the world's most effective organizations dedicated to social causes. We've set no cap on the amount we'll donate to each organization. The sky's the limit. There's no charge, so join now and put our money where your mouth is.

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