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Windows Live Messenger
Download the latest version of Windows Live Messenger.
More information on Windows Live Messenger
* WLM is required for Windows users, n/a for Mac users.
You will need a Microsoft Passport or WLM ID to use WLM Messenger. You may already have a Microsoft Passport account, for example if you have a Hotmail or MSN e-mail account.
Click here to create a Windows Live ID.
* Windows users only.
We use PayPal to send you payments. Please create a PayPal account in one of the countries in which PayPal is available. A "Personal" account will work fine for receiving payments from us (You do not need a "Premier" or "Business" account).
Create a PayPal account.
ADSL, cable or faster.
Internet Explorer version 6 SP1 or later*
* Windows users only.
You will need a web cam to use video conferencing (video chat).
Also, make sure to use a head-set and turn your PC's speakers off to avoid making "echoes." This works much better than the software's echo cancelation feature.
Purchase web cam.
* Multimedia PC
* Pentium 233MHz processor or better (500MHz recommended)
* Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system
* Minimum 64MB of RAM (128MB recommended)
* Up to 50MB of hard disk space needed to install - after install, up to 15MB may be needed
* Minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution, with 256 colors VGA
* MicrosoftR Internet Explorer version 6 SP1 or later must be installed on your computer, thought it does not need to be your default browser
Note: If you're not sure your computer meets these system requirements, please check with your computer manufacturer.
Skype system requirements:
* Windows
* Mac
- Video chat software (free download)
- Microsoft Passport (free sign-up)
- PayPal account (free sign-up)
- High-speed Internet connection & browser
- Webcam and headset (from about $50)
- System requirements