Try the NEW MSN Messenger Beta! Get an advanced look at the new version of MSN Messenger. Along with all the great features you know, we've added some new things that we hope you'll love! Download Now! Download times DSL/Cbl: 56k mod: 28.8k mod: 5 min. 24 min. 48 min. System Requirements What's new in the MSN Messenger Beta Winks: Express yourself with impact. Send animations with sound to really get some attention.

Express yourself with impact. Send animations with sound to really get some attention. Nudge: Get the conversation going. Give your friends a Nudge.

Get the conversation going. Give your friends a Nudge. Drag and Drop Backgrounds: See an image you like? Drag it to your MSN Messenger window to set it as your background.

See an image you like? Drag it to your MSN Messenger window to set it as your background. Set Status Before Logon: See who's online before others know you've logged in by setting your status! Subsequent logons can start you up in stealth mode.

See who's online before others know you've logged in by setting your status! Subsequent logons can start you up in stealth mode. Message History: Pick up where you left off. Enable Message History to track and show your most recent conversations so you won’t be caught off guard.

Pick up where you left off. Enable Message History to track and show your most recent conversations so you won’t be caught off guard. Contact Cards: Your new online ID card. Easily share contact information and personalize with images and backgrounds.

Your new online ID card. Easily share contact information and personalize with images and backgrounds. Works Great with MSN Spaces: Preview a Space from Contact cards with a direct link to view photos, blogs and more. You can even see what music they are listening to. Every time a Space is updated, your Messenger contacts will “gleam” to notify you of the change.

Preview a Space from Contact cards with a direct link to view photos, blogs and more. You can even see what music they are listening to. Every time a Space is updated, your Messenger contacts will “gleam” to notify you of the change. Send Feedback: Tell us what you think. Send the MSN Messenger team feedback right from the MSN Messenger Help menu. Frequently Asked Questions What is MSN Messenger Beta? MSN Messenger Beta is a pre-release version of the MSN Messenger client that will be offered in the near future. We are giving our customers the chance to take a sneak peek at the new and exciting features of MSN Messenger. Please note, you are using the MSN Messenger Beta at your own risk. See the following question for more information. What does "Beta" mean? Beta is a pre-release version of software. There may be minor undiscovered issues that may affect things like performance and features, although this version has been tested and found safe for release. (See Known Issues below for details.) If you are not comfortable with Beta software, download MSN Messenger 6.2. Please note, you are using the MSN Messenger Beta at your own risk. Please see the End User License Agreement, which will appear before download, for details. Known Issues



If you are using MSN Premium (MSN Explorer), emoticons may not render correctly in your friendly name display.

If you are using MSN Premium (MSN Explorer) and find that you must restart MSN Messenger v7.0 you may not be able to log in. Quit MSN Premium and restart.



PC users wishing to use handwrite capabilities must install Journal Viewer and security updates.



Minimum requirements for handwrite capabilities are as follows:



Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above.

Microsoft Windows Journal Viewer 1.5. Download now.

Security Update for Windows Journal Viewer (KB886179). Download now. The feedback survey may appear in English for some international markets.



Some MSN Hotmail accounts with country domains (Hotmail.co.uk) may not be able to access some partner sites. Large or animated emoticons will not be displayed properly if sent to contacts that do not have this MSN Messenger beta. Only users of this MSN Messenger beta have the capability to see large or animated emoticons. In addition, some animated emoticons may not appear properly to a contact until they are sent a second time.For those who have personalized tabs, your information may be available to others who use the same machine, even when logging in with another .NET Passport account. To avoid this issue, close the Messenger window after logging off.If you are using MSN Premium (MSN Explorer), emoticons may not render correctly in your friendly name display.If you are using MSN Premium (MSN Explorer) and find that you must restart MSN Messenger v7.0 you may not be able to log in. Quit MSN Premium and restart.PC users wishing to use handwrite capabilities must install Journal Viewer and security updates.Minimum requirements for handwrite capabilities are as follows:The feedback survey may appear in English for some international markets.Some MSN Hotmail accounts with country domains (Hotmail.co.uk) may not be able to access some partner sites. Related Links Download MSN Messenger 6.2 Use MSN Messenger from the Internet Share emoticons with people from around the world