Microsoft KB Archive/273467

= How to use instant messaging in MSN Companion =

PSS ID Number: 273467

Article Last Modified on 11/12/2001

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The information in this article applies to:


 * MSN Companion 1.0

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This article was previously published under Q273467



SUMMARY
Step-by-step instructions for using MSN Messenger in MSN Companion.



MORE INFORMATION
To access instant messaging in MSN Companion, click messenger in the toolbar. To start an instant messaging conversation, click one of the names shown as available to join in the address list.

To turn off all instant messaging so that you do not receive any incoming messages click messenger in the toolbar, click privacy settings, and then click turn off instant messaging.

To turn instant messaging back on, click messenger in the toolbar and then click turn on instant messaging.

To block instant messaging from individuals in your contact list, click messenger in the toolbar, click privacy settings, and then select blocked for those you wish to block.

To add a new person in the address book for instant messaging for the MSN Companion.
 * 1) Click mail on the toolbar, click open address book, and then click add a new person.
 * 2) Type the name and e-mail address in the corresponding input boxes, select set this person up for instant messaging, and then click add.
 * 3) If the person you are adding does not have Messenger, click send invitation to invite them to join you.

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