Note This article refers to version 4.0 of Windows Messenger, which ships with Windows XP. You can now download the update to version 4.7 of Windows Messenger for Windows XP–it's free. If you are using version 4.7, learn how to use it here. Not sure which version of Windows Messenger you have? Here's how to find out. Using Windows Messenger, you can simultaneously communicate and collaborate with others. This section shows how to send and receive files or photos in Windows Messenger. To send a file 1. | Start Windows Messenger and sign–in. Double–click on the name of a contact. | 2. | Click Send a file in the Conversation window as shown in Figure 1 below.  Figure 1. Windows Messenger window: Send a file | 3. | Select a file to send, and then click Open. | 4. | When your contact accepts the file, you will receive a notice such as: |
 Transfer of file “Picture1.jpg” has been accepted by Jim. Starting transfer...
To receive a file 1. | When someone starts to send you a file, you receive a notice such as: |
 Jim would like to send you the file “Picture1.jpg” (119 Kb). Transfer time is less than 1 minute with a 28.8 modem. Do you want to Accept (Alt+T) or Decline (Alt+D) the invitation?
1. | Click Accept. You will receive a warning notice that some files may contain harmful viruses or scripts. If you trust the source, click OK. | 2. | When the transfer is complete, you will receive a notice such as: |
 You have successfully received C:\Picture1.jpg from Jim. Before opening this file, you may want to scan it with a virus–scanning program.
You can click on the link to open the file. Or browse to the folder and scan the file before opening it. To change the folder in which Windows Messenger receives files | • | Click on the Tools menu, click Options, click the Preferences tab, and select a folder under File Transfer. |
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