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Video:How to Install Yahoo Messenger

with Shane Murphy

This video demonstrates how to install Yahoo messenger to make it possible to chat with contacts. See these tips for how to install Yahoo messenger.See Transcript

Transcript:How to Install Yahoo Messenger

Hi, I'm Shane Murphy, your technology guru for About.com

Today we'll show how to install and setup the yahoo messenger.

Instructions for Installing Yahoo Messenger

Start by heading to messenger.yahoo.com, then clicking "download now" twice in a row. Save the installer file to your desktop when prompted.

Once downloaded, double click the icon and accept the security prompt.

Unless youre wanting to customize how messenger is installed, you should select typical install and click next. Accept the license agreement and terms and again click next. Finally, click "install."

Tips for Installing Yahoo Messenger

Once it's finished installing, click finish and launch yahoo messenger. If you don't have an account, click "get a new Yahoo ID" and follow the instructions to setup your new login information.

Check out About.com’s dedicated chat and messenger channel for more useful information on doing the most with your chat client.

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