Microsoft's instant messaging (IM) service, which provides text messaging and voice calling. Part of the MSN Network, MSN Messenger clients are available for non-XP versions of Windows, Mac, Pocket PC and MSN TV. For Windows XP, the IM client is Windows Messenger. Both MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger clients were enhanced and rebranded to Windows Live Messenger in 2007. See Windows Live Messenger.
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