Sign in to Windows Messenger
Signing in to Windows Messenger is as simple as one, two, three.
1. | Do one of the following to start Windows Messenger: | • | Click
Start, point to
All Programs, and then click
Windows Messenger. | | • | Double-click the small
Windows Messenger icon in notification area in the lower-right corner of your screen. |
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2. |
Click the Click here to sign in link.
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3. | Type the e-mail address and password you created for your Microsoft Passport Network account. If you want Windows Messenger to sign you in automatically using this information in the future, select the
Sign me in automatically check box. Click OK. 
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Tip: A Passport Network account—which is free—enables you to use both Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger. A Passport Network account is also your key to other Microsoft online services—including MSN Spaces, Hotmail, and more. With the Passport Network account, you can move among sites and services easily without having to sign in and enter your credentials at each point. To use Windows Messenger, you need to have a Passport Network account. You can sign up for one at the Passport Network site. For more information, see Set up Windows Messenger.
That’s it! You’re in. You’re now ready to begin adding contacts, sending instant messages, sharing files, and more.
For more information
Watch the video Instantly Communicate with Family & Friends: Text Messaging to review the sign-in process and see a demonstration of sending and receiving text messages. Watching the video requires that you have Windows Media Player.
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