Microsoft’s MSN Messenger, or Windows Live Messenger as it’s now known, will be fully retired on October 31st. The software maker originally announced its plans to shift users over to Skype last year, but Microsoft kept the service running in China.
When was MSN Messenger discontinued?
October 31, 2014
In 2013, the product was discontinued, and Microsoft began cutting service to existing clients. It remained active in China for another 18 months, and ceased operations there on October 31, 2014.
What killed MSN Messenger?
MSN Messenger existed from 1999 to about mid-2005, in versions 1.0 through to 7.5. Then it fell victim to Microsoft’s search for a new identity under the brand Windows Live.
What year did MSN Messenger start?
July 22, 1999
Windows Live Messenger/Initial release dates
When was MSN Messenger created?
How do I get my old MSN contacts?
Follow these steps to restore contacts:
- Go to and sign-in using your Windows Live ID account.
- On the Contacts page, go to Manage and choose Restore deleted contacts.
Which version of MSN Messenger is compatible with Windows XP?
This version was only compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, and 2000, because Microsoft provided a scaled-down new program for Windows XP, called Windows Messenger. Version 5.0 of MSN Messenger was released on October 24, 2002. It was the first version that was allowed to be installed along with Windows Messenger on Windows XP.
How many versions of MSN Messenger Service have been released?
During that time, Microsoft released seven major versions as follows. The first version of MSN Messenger Service, version 1.0 (1.0.0863), was released July 22, 1999. It included only basic features, such as plain text messaging and a simplistic contact list.
What was the original name of MSN Messenger?
Messenger and Facebook Messenger. The client was first released as MSN Messenger Service on July 22, 1999, and was marketed under the MSN branding until 2005 when it was rebranded under Windows Live. It has since been officially known by its second name, although its first name was still used colloquially by most of its users.
What is the technical version of Windows Live Messenger 2009?
Windows Live Messenger 2009 was originally designated version 9.0, it was later assigned the technical version number 14.0, in order to be unified with the other Windows Live programs and Microsoft Office programs.
