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How to Exchange Instant Messages in Windows Live Hotmail

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 18, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail The instant you get an email, you're ready to reply — instantly. Instantaneously, you can expect an answer from the original sender moving the conversation forward. In Windows Live Hotmail, you can move this instant messaging to, well, instant messaging if you're both signed in to Windows Live Messenger (in a dedicated application, on the web, or inside Windows Live Hotmail).

Exchange Instant Messages in Windows Live Hotmail

To send somebody an instant message in Windows Live Hotmail: Make sure you are signed in to Windows Live Messenger in Windows Live Hotmail (see below).Go to your Contact list in Windows Live Hotmail.Make sure the desired contact's icon glows green to indicate they are available in Windows Live Messenger.You can also send messages when the icon glows red (busy) or orange (away), but the recipient may not be able to respond immediately.Send an email instead.Click the contact's icon.Select Send an instant message from the menu.Type your message in the window that pops up.Hit Enter or click Send to send. To reply to an email with an instant message: Click the small green square in front of the sender's name or email address in the opened message.If the square is red or orange to indicate the sender is busy or away respectively, it is better to reply by email.Also, do reply by email unless an instant message is clearly superior (if you're trying to pick a movie to watch, for example, or need an immediate answer). Gary Waters / Getty Images

Sign In to Windows Live Messenger in Windows Live Hotmail

To log on to Windows Live Messenger on the web through Windows Live Hotmail: Click Messenger in the Windows Live Hotmail toolbar.Select Sign in to Messenger (Web) from the menu. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Send Message to a Group in Windows Live Hotmail How to Set up Your Hotmail Signature in Outlook.com How to Forward Windows Live Hotmail to Gmail How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail Setting Up a Vacation Reply in Windows Live Hotmail How to Send a Photo Gallery in Windows Live Mail How to Set Up an Incoming Mail Filter in Windows Live Hotmail The 15 Best Hidden Features in iOS 16 How to Access Windows Live Hotmail With Outlook How to Reply to an Email in Yahoo Mail What Is Google Chat? How to Move Hotmail Messages in Outlook.com How to Check Messages on Instagram 10 Instant Messaging Services That Used to Be Popular How to Contact Windows Live Hotmail Support How to Change the Email Sender Name in Microsoft Outlook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies