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New Windows Live Messenger Wave 3 UI

Microsoft just demonstrated the latest UI for Windows Live Messenger in a Windows 7 session here at PDC.
microsoft - comments - 28.10.2008

Windows Live Wave 3: Messenger v9

Looks like its open-season on Wave 3 now, with Inky over at Mess.be getting his hands on the Wave 3 Milestone 1 installer for Windows Live Messenger.
microsoft - comments - 12.8.2008

New Windows Live Messenger Wave 3 UI

Microsoft just demonstrated the latest UI for Windows Live Messenger in a Windows 7 session here at PDC.
microsoft - comments - 28.10.2008

Screenshots of Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger 8.0)

We have some exclusive screenshots of Windows Live Messenger, formally known as MSN Messenger 8.0. Check them out while they are hot!
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Windows Live wave 3 beta goes public

Have you been drooling over the latest screenshots of Windows Live wave 3? Now get yourself in on the action.
download - comments - 17.9.2008

Windows Live wave 3 beta goes public

Have you been drooling over the latest screenshots of Windows Live wave 3?
download - comments - 6.10.2008

New Windows Live Wave 4 services spotted

The first few details about the next iteration of Microsoft's set of Windows Live software and services, known as Windows Live Wave 4, are beginning to emerge. Two new services, Windows Live Documents and Windows Live Devices, are currently undergoing testing within Microsoft.
microsoft - comments - 10.8.2009

Windows Live FrameIt, a Small Piece of Windows Live Wave 3

Microsoft is currently cooking Wave 3 of its Windows Live suite of products and services. As of July 30, the Redmond company unveiled Windows Live FrameIt, a new Windows Live service built as an integral part of Wave 3.
windows - comments - 1.8.2008

Windows Live Hotmail wave 3 rollout begins

As we reported on last week, Microsoft has been prepping a big refresh for Windows Live Hotmail users. Starting this week, users should begin noticing changes to their interface.
microsoft - comments - 30.9.2008

Rumor: Windows Live Wave 4 beta this week

New rumors are saying we'll be seeing a beta of Windows Live Wave 4 this week, and the final release in Spring/Summer 2010.
microsoft - comments - 5.10.2009

Microsoft Amputates New Features From Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3

In the first half of November 2008, Microsoft was wrapping up the roll-out process of Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3.
microsoft - comments - 19.12.2008

Windows Live Wave 3 gets an update, QFE patches released

With today's release of Windows Live Movie Maker 14, Microsoft has also released a Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) patch for all Windows Live applications.
microsoft - comments - 20.8.2009

Windows Live Mail, Live Writer & Messenger 8.5 Beta

Microsoft has announced the availability of 3 Windows Live products today, all of which are beta.
download - comments - 31.5.2007

New Windows Live Messenger Is Live, Web-Based

While it is in the process of forcing users of its IM client to upgrade to the latest version of the client-based application, Microsoft has introduced a new version of Windows Live Messenger.
microsoft - comments - 13.10.2009

365 Days Later, Xbox 360 Unveils First Wave of TV Shows and Movies on Xbox Live

Xbox 360 offers the latest in entertainment options for everyone, from a library of 160 high- definition games expected by holiday to downloadable standard and high-definition TV shows and movies.
microsoft - comments - 22.11.2006

Live Messenger 8.1 will be released soon

Internal sources at Microsoft have recently revealed that the upcomming Windows Live Messenger 8.1 will be released to the world on the 25th of January via the Live Ideas page.
microsoft - comments - 20.1.2007

Windows Live Messenger 8.5 - A First Look

The guys over at Messenger Adictos have made available the Spanish version of the next version of Windows Live Messenger, 8.5.
microsoft - comments - 27.5.2007

Windows Live Messenger 9.0

Drops in late 2008, early 2009. Forget about Windows Live Messenger 8.1 and 8.5, Microsoft is cooking Windows Live Messenger 9.0.
microsoft - comments - 1.11.2007

Windows Live Messenger 8.0 BETA

Windows Live Messenger will be the next-generation MSN Messenger. It will have everything you already love about Messenger-your contact list, emoticons, and instant access to your friends via text, voice, and video-plus new ways to connect and share documents with almost magical ease. As always, it will be free to download Messenger and use most of its features.
download - comments - 28.1.2006

Windows Live Messenger 8.0.0683

Michael Sun has posted a couple of interesting screenshots of Windows Live Messenger 8.0.0683.00_Branches, an internal build already showing differences with the preview of the new UI we gave you last month. The exclusive images also reveal some new features.
microsoft - comments - 17.4.2006

Windows Live Messenger 8.1 BETA

Windows Live Messenger 8.1 BETA for Windows XPSP2 . Thanks to Matt for this article.
download - comments - 31.10.2006

Who wants to know how Windows Live Messenger actually works?

Oh it’s really rather simple once you look at it from all the right angles! Here’s a nice little visual representation of the “Messenger Relay” system of which sends and receives all your messages
microsoft - comments - 28.12.2006

Messenger Plus! Live 4.20.262

Messenger Plus! Live is an add-on for Windows Live Messenger which adds lots of features and extras that make your instant messenger easier, more useful or just tons more entertaining.
download - comments - 2.3.2007

Help Microsoft help others using Windows Live Messenger....

In case anyone might have missed this from MSN's homepage. US only, but you can just say you are from US and it will work.
microsoft - comments - 24.3.2007

Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Gets an Update

Today, users running Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Beta were greeted with an update entitled "Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Beta 1 Update 1" via Windows Update.
microsoft - comments - 22.6.2007

Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Beta 2

Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger—your contact list, emoticons, and instant access to your friends via text, voice, and video—plus new ways to connect and share photos and documents effortlessly.
download - comments - 6.9.2007

Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Download

Windows Live Messenger is the next - generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more!
download - comments - 4.10.2007

Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Final

The final version of Windows Live Messenger 8.5 has been leaked (via mess.be) and is available for download. Microsoft has been cooking Window Live Messenger 8.5 to accompany the second wave of Windows Live releases scheduled for November.
download - comments - 6.11.2007

What’s on tap for Windows Live Messenger 9?

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Microsoft sent out invitations to pre-selected testers for the next version of its consumer instant-messaging service, Windows Live Messenger (WLM) 9.
microsoft - comments - 26.11.2007

Messenger Plus! Live 4.70.334

Messenger Plus! Live is an add-on for Windows Live Messenger that adds tons of features and extras to the software. Extend the possibilities of Messenger and make your experience a lot more entertaining!
download - comments - 12.8.2008

Windows Live Wave 3 - Updated Messenger expected next week

At an event in the Netherlands yesterday, Darren Huston, Corporate Vice President of COI at Microsoft, revealed that the updated Windows Live Wave 3 RC applications will be released next week. LiveSide bloggers were on hand to get the scoop that the applications will be released next week at download.live.com. Final versions of Hotmail, Calendar and People are expected in February 2009 too. The Messenger Wave 3 RC will include the new UI we revealed at PDC and Messenger icon, shown below.

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neowin.net - 04.12.2008

Windows Live Messenger and Live Suite Wave 3 released (RC)

Microsoft has just made the updated release candidate of the Windows Live Suite wave 3 at download.live.com. Thanks to Sean Bradford for alerting us. Microsoft has updated the Messenger client to Version 2009 (Build 14.0.8050.1202) as can be seen below from the about Window: There is no beta tag anywhere on this build as it's a near final build and Messenger plus does work with this build but not all features are usable. Overall the UI has been enhanced in most areas with minor changes. The main improvements are the integration to Windows 7 with the new jump lists feature.

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neowin.net - 15.12.2008

Microsoft finishing up Wave 3 of Windows Live

After almost a year of beta testing, Microsoft is currently preparing the final releases of Wave 3 for Windows Live. There are two major updates that are yet to come, and we've received some information from some insiders within the company. The first release will be an update to Windows Live Messenger. A Microsoft employee recently listed a new build number of Windows Live Messenger in their personal status message. After speaking with a company representative, they are preparing to release a QFE (Quick Fix Engineering) patch for Windows Live Messenger.

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neowin.net - 03.02.2009

Windows Live Wave 3: Messenger v9

M1 dogfood build review and screenshots

Looks like its open-season on Wave 3 now, with Inky over at Mess.be getting his hands on the Wave 3 Milestone 1 installer for Windows Live Messenger. While Inky may be obsessed with version numbers and about screens, we’re more interested in what’s going on in terms of new integration across services. Its now been 9 months since the launch of Messenger 8.5, Mail and Photo Gallery as part of Wave 2, but as this is only a first milestone, there’ll be other internal updates before a version gets released to the public. That said, there’s still some positive signs that the eventual Messenger v9 release is going to be good.


neowin.net - 12.08.2008

Windows Live Wave 3 Essentials Released

Thanks to m&# for point this out to us...

Microsoft has just made the updated release candidate of the Windows Live Suite wave 3 at download.live.com.

There is no beta tag anywhere on this build as it's a near final build and Messenger plus does work with this build but not all features are usable.

Overall the UI has been enhanced in most areas with minor changes. The main improvements are the integration to Windows 7 and jump lists.

The sign in for Windows Live Messenger has changed slightly but nothing big.

For images click on through the Source


jcxp.net - 15.12.2008

Windows Live Wave 3: Coming to testers near you soon

The leaks are picking up. Windo ws Live Wave 3 the next version of Microsoft’s Windows Live software and services is finally expected to move into broader beta testing in the coming weeks.



Microsoft is expected to refresh all of its core Windows Live services, plus the common installer, as part of Wave 3. There is a new version of Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Photo Gallery and more that are in the pipeline. Microsoft has hinted that it will be revamping Windows Live Spaces, its blogging/social-networking platform, in a major way as part of the Wave 3 release. In addition, all of the core Windows Live services are expected to get more profile-centric as part of the next wave.




winbeta.org - 14.08.2008

Windows Live Wave 3 Rolled out

Earlier this week Microsoft updated their Hotmail service to the new Windows Live Wave 3. Though Home and Spaces remained the same. Yesterday however, those were also updated with new features and gadgets. The New Live Wave 3 which seems to have been rolled out feaures Dynamic themes, updated Weather forecasts, and the ability to add pictures. The page itself also integrates a number of services. All your messenger contact info is sent to Windows Live Home, additionally, Office Workspaces has also been integrated to show all files and folders added. Now let's talk about SkyDrive. SkyDrive got a major boost. Last week you were able to store up to 5GB, now it has been boosted to 25GB.

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neowin.net - 04.12.2008

Microsoft hints at Windows Live Wave 3 release date

In an email sent to users of it's MSN Direct service, Microsoft states that the release to market date of Windows Live Messenger is February 10, 2009.

At the same time the company is expected to release the forthcoming updates for Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Photo Gallery, Windows Live Writer, and the rest of the Windows Live Suite.

Microsoft is slowly developing Wave 3 as the next version of its messenger product has been in development for some months now.

Company officials were unavailable for comment at the time of writing.


neowin.net - 06.10.2008

Microsoft sends out Windows Live Messenger 9.0 beta invites

No sooner has the Windows Live Wave 2 suite been released than the first Wave 3 beta begins - Windows Live Messenger v9. Unlike the betas that have just finished, the Messenger v9 beta is being run from Microsoft Connect as a private beta, meaning that, for the moment at least, unless you receive an invite, you won't be able to participate.



For the moment it looks like most previous Windows Live testers are getting invites, so stay tuned to your inbox. With such a popular beta like this, you better sign up quick.



So what's new? While the goodies aren't yet available, we've heard about Multiple Points Of Presence (MPOP) support, which allows you to signin from multiple devices, ie be online at two places at once.




winbeta.org - 21.11.2007

Broadscale Windows Live Wave 3 beta begins

According to the independent LiveSide.net site that tracks all things Microsoft-Live-related, Microsoft is kicking off the official Windows Live Wave 3 family of betas on September 17 and they have a download link from Microsoft.com to prove it.



Wave 3 is the newest release of the core Windows Live suite of software and services. In the new suite, unified via a common installer, are updated versions of Windows Live Messenger instant-messaging; Windows Live Mail (with a new and improved Live Calendar); Windows Live Writer blog-posting tool; Windows Live Movie Maker; Windows Live Photo Gallery, the Family Safety parental control tools and the Outlook Connector.




winbeta.org - 17.09.2008

Features and screenshots of the new Windows Live Messenger v9

Mess.be: A few days ago we obtained the latest installer for Windows Live Messenger, version "2009". We were asked to keep it quiet for now, but of course we couldn't contain our excitement and had to let all messers out there know about the new stuff. The most noticeable is of course the new look, with colors and headers resembling the new Windows Live header that has been discussed by Liveside before. On top of that, it looks like all the various dialogs are now also properly styled like Windows Live Messenger, rather than having the "old" Windows look. Here, why don't you have a look for yourself...




winbeta.org - 12.08.2008

Windows Live Messenger 9 to have WPF effects

You may have already heard that, along with the rest of Windows Live wave 3, the next version of Windows Live Messenger (version 9.0) will have a new user interface.

After being tipped off by an unaffiliated yet trustworthy source who – naturally – doesn't want to be identified, Messenger Stuff can now reveal that the new interface will use the graphics effects available through WPF , where supported.

To put it simply, this finally means that we will see transparency effects in the various windows of the program, possibly similar to those already seen in Yahoo! Messenger for Vista. We are led to believe that the actual design has not changed much but the WPF effects have been integrated well in what is bound to be a popular new addition.


neowin.net - 07.08.2008

Windows Live Messenger 9 Beta Invitations Sent

The betas just keep rolling. With Windows Live Wave 2 out, Wave 3 is now starting up. Several users have reported that invitations for the upcoming Windows Live Messenger 9 Beta program have been sent out.



The email states that they are "running a small private beta to get early feedback on the new features". No other details have been provided as of yet.



Keep an eye on our forums and front page though, we will be providing as much information as possible about the beta as it becomes available.



Ah, the good old days of Messenger betas. Isn't it exciting?




jcxp.net - 21.11.2007

Windows Live wave 3 beta goes public

Have you been drooling over the latest screenshots of Windows Live wave 3? Now get yourself in on the action. Microsoft is launching the official Windows Live Wave 3 beta today.

Watcher of all things Microsoft Live, LiveSide.net has the links to the official downloads from Microsoft, that include the latest versions of Live Messenger, Movie Maker, Mail with Calendar synchronization, Writer, Photo Gallery, Family Safety and the Outlook Connector. These downloads have been confirmed as functional, and in the case of Windows Live Messenger will install "Version 2009, build 14.0.5027.908"


neowin.net - 17.09.2008

Windows Live Web Messenger Hits Dogfood Stage

We've gone from MSN Messenger 7.5 to Windows Live Messenger 8.5 in just over a year, but it's been a long while since we've seen any updates to the popular web client, MSN Web Messenger.



Yesterday however, we finally received a glimmer of light into the seemingly fading messenger, after the new Windows Live Web Messenger hit the dogfood stage for internal testing by Microsoft Employees.



The client, seen here, appears to be sporting the new Windows Live Wave 2.0 UI as well as the much awaited "tabbed" conversations.



Unfortunately, there is no word yet on when we may see a beta version of the web client. However, if you would like to get some early suggestions in, feel free to post them on the Facebook Group the team created for the general public.




jcxp.net - 20.09.2007

Windows Live Messenger celebrates 10 years, hits 330m users

On July 22, 1999 Microsoft launched what would become the world's most popular instant messenging service, currently with over 330 active users every month. Previously named MSN Messenger, it was released to work on the Windows operating system platform for users to instantly chat over the Internet using Microsoft's .NET Messenger Service. Microsoft later re-branded MSN Messenger into Windows Live Messenger to merge it with its other Live services back in December 13, 2005. Windows Live Messenger (WLM) has gone through significant protocol changes and face lifts over its many versions in the last 10 years, ending up at Windows Live Messenger 2009 (designated to be called 9.0).

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neowin.net - 17.06.2009

Neowin Exclusive: Messenger Plus! Live 2009 contest

Patchou has announced his 2009 Messenger Plus! Live contest with no less than 1,000 prize packages up for grabs. The contest does not require any form of entry, only for users to simply click on an image made up from millions of pixels, selecting the winning pixels that contain prizes. The contest is similar to that of the 6th anniversary contest two years ago. Beginning at Sunday July 12 at 00:01 (GMT -5) the contest will open to everybody. Anyone with Messenger Plus! Live (4.82.368) installed can play the contest. Users will see a gold Messenger Plus! Live logo on the top of their Windows Live Messenger contact list that looks like this: .

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neowin.net - 12.07.2009

Microsoft Updates Live Messenger Beta

Microsoft on Tuesday began rolling out a new Windows Live Messenger build to beta testers, streamlining the client's interface and adding a number of new features such as integration with Windows Live Contacts. The release, numbered 8.0.556, also supports colorization of the entire Messenger window...
betanews.com - 28.02.2006

Microsoft Integrates Messenger with Xbox Live

Microsoft has announced its planned upgrades to the Xbox 360, expected on May 7. Among the new features are integration with the Windows Live Messenger network. The new functionality expands the messaging capabilities beyond the Xbox Live gaming network to the entire Messenger community...
betanews.com - 09.04.2007

Windows Live "Wave 3" gets an update, QFE patches released

With today's release of Windows Live Movie Maker 14, Microsoft has also released a Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) patch for all Windows Live applications. At the time of writing, it is not known what is new or what has been fixed with this wave of QFE patches. These patches apply to the Windows Live 2008 (Wave 3) applications. Microsoft has yet to make the official announcement regarding this second wave of QFE patches, but as soon as we hear something we'll let you know what has been updated/fixed. Special thanks to Microsoft MVP Jonathan Kay for alerting and providing the links to the downloads.

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neowin.net - 19.08.2009