On November 27, Microsoft invited about 5,000 testers to try out Windows Live Messenger version 9.0 in beta. But if you aren’t one of those few thousand people Microsoft sent a download link to, you can still download the installer since the WLM 9.0 beta download link has already been leaked. you can still download the installer from Softpedia.

So What’s Cool in Windows Live Messenger 9.0 (Only the Best Features)Windows Live Messsenger Icon

Sign-in and messaging in multiple locations - Simply sign into Messenger from one computer, install Messenger on another computer and sign in using the same account. (Only works if all computers are running Messenger 9.0 Beta. Currently enabled only for users whose Windows Live ID country is US or Canada.) too bad . :(

Windows Live Contacts Server – wlcomm.exe runs in the background to keep your contacts’ information up-to-date and helps Messenger sign you in faster

Windows Live Contacts Icon

Animated Display Pictures - Messenger supports animated .gif files as display pictures.

Animated Display Pictures - Wink

Custom Signature Sounds - Create “signature sounds,” that your friends will hear when you sign in, or select custom sounds or songs that will play when your friends login. You can choose from a list of sound files or create a 5 second clip from any WMA or MP3 files on your computer.

Windows Live Messenger 9.0 beta - add Custom Signature Sounds

Download Links

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