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Share Your Digital Greeting Cards and Photos

Published: December 9, 2002
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Get the latest, most secure version of Windows Messenger by installing Windows XP Service Pack 2 and enjoy the full benefits of instant messaging as well as voice and video conversations.

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You can easily send and receive photos or files in Windows Messenger.

Figure 1

Request to send file via Windows Messenger, with acceptance

To share a photo or file

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During a conversation, click Send a File or Photo or simply drag a photo file from your My Pictures folder to the Conversation window.

Windows Messenger notifies you when your contact accepts the file.

Figure 2

Choosing a file to drag and drop