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IM with your Windows Live™ Messenger friends
using the all new Yahoo! Messenger (8.1)
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Plus share files up to 1GB, make voice calls, personalize with plug-ins, and enjoy the best IM experience on the net.
Make cheap PC-to-Phone Calls

Make Cheap PC-to-Phone Calls*

Make free worldwide PC-to-PC calls. Plus call regular or mobile phones in the U.S. and worldwide for as low as 1¢/min. Find out more

Sample Rates*

U.S.
1¢/min
London
1¢/min
Canada
1¢/min
Madrid
1.5¢/min
Beijing
1.5¢/min
Mexico City
1.9¢/min

Make FREE PC-to-PC Calls

Make FREE PC-to-PC Calls*

All you need is a headset, or a microphone and speakers. It's that easy - just click the Call button. Find out more

IM with friends on Windows Live Messenger

IM with friends on Windows Live Messenger**

Have all your IM friends in one place. Ping-away with people who use Windows Live Messenger. They'll also be on your contact list so you can see when they're online. Find out more

Plug-ins

Plug-in the fun

Add your personal touch. Handy plug-ins deliver the stuff you want to your Messenger. Choose Yahoo! plug-ins or ones from eBay, Amazon.com, and more. See more plug-ins

Attention developers!
Find out how to create your own plug-in for the Yahoo! Messenger community.

Other versions: Mac - Unix
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New Messenger for Windows Vista

Check out the upcoming Yahoo! Messenger built for the new Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.

Other great features

Go to the product overview to see more features and how they work.

Share files (up to 1GB!)

Share files (up to 1GB!)

Just drag-and-drop them into your IM window. Then share and discuss in real-time.

LAUNCHcast Radio

LAUNCHcast Radio

Choose from dozens of free web radio stations or create your own.

Use stealth settings

Use stealth settings

Reduce interruptions. Appear online to some, offline to everyone else.

Make it your own

Make it your own

Personalize your world with Avatars, Emoticons, Audibles, custom ring tones, and more. See more stuff



Yahoo! Messenger for International Users

Americas
Argentina - Brazil - Canada - Canada (in French) - Yahoo! Telemundo (in Spanish) - Mexico - United States
Asia Pacific
Australia & NZ - China - Hong Kong - India - Korea - Singapore - Taiwan
Europe
France - Germany - Italy - Spain - UK & Ireland

* Please note: 911 and other emergency service numbers currently cannot be accessed through Yahoo! Messenger or Yahoo! Voice services. You must use a traditional landline or mobile phone to access 911 or other emergency service numbers. Internet access and compatible PC required. Intended for use by U.S. residents only. Yahoo! Voice Phone Out and Phone In services are provided by Yahoo! Communications USA Inc., must be purchased separately and require you to download Yahoo! Messenger version 7.5 or higher. See additional terms and conditions during registration. Calls to mobile phones or other wireless devices may be charged at higher rates than calls to traditional landline phones. Additional fees and taxes may apply. All rates, promotional or otherwise, are subject to change at any time without notice. Please see Yahoo!'s most current rate table at: http://voice.yahoo.com/phone_rates.php. PC-PSTN calls are billed in one-minute increments. PC-to-PC calling between Yahoo! Messenger customers is free. Check with your internet service provider regarding any fees you will be charged to access the internet.

** Not all Yahoo! Messenger features are supported when you IM with your Windows Live™ Messenger contacts.