Microsoft KB Archive/314351

= Description of Windows Messenger Add-ins =

PSS ID Number: 314351

Article Last Modified on 3/12/2004

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.6

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This article was previously published under Q314351



SUMMARY
Beginning with Windows Messenger version 4.6, many features are available only as add-ins instead of being included in Windows Messenger by default. For example, Hotmail access is integrated directly into Windows Messenger version 4.5. To gain access to your Hotmail Inbox from Windows Messenger 4.6, however, you must install the MSN Add-in for Windows Messenger.



Installing Windows Messenger Add-ins
The MSN Add-in for Windows Messenger and add-ins that are created by approved third-party vendors are available for download from the Add-In Web site. To view this site, click Add-In Web Site on the Tools menu.

Enabling Windows Messenger Add-ins
When you install an add-in, that add-in becomes active. Only one add-in can be active at a time. If more than one add-in is installed on your computer, you can activate an add-in at any time.

To activate an add-in, point to Add-Ins on the Tools menu, and then click the add-in that you want to activate. If no add-ins are installed, the Add-In command is not available.

Removing Windows Messenger Add-ins
To remove an add-in from your computer:
 * 1) Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
 * 3) Click Change or Remove Programs.
 * 4) In the list of currently-installed programs, click the add-in that you want to remove, and then click Change/Remove.
 * 5) Follow the instructions to remove the add-in.

Keywords: kbinfo KB314351

Technology: kbWinMessenger460 kbWinMessengerSearch kbWinXPSearch

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