How to Install Yahoo Messenger for Windows Vista

Contributor

By Amanda K.
eHow Contributing Writer

Article Rating: (10 Ratings)

Install Yahoo Messenger for Windows Vista

Yahoo! Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging services currently available, and is relatively easy to use and download. The Windows Vista platform can make installing new programs, including Yahoo! Messenger somewhat challenging at times, but installing it on Windows latest platform is actually easier than you might expect.

How to Disable Windows Installer
The Windows Installer has had several complications working with applications. The Windows Installer may h… More
How to Repair the Windows Installer on a Dell Latitude D800 Laptop
Windows Installer is the "engine" your Dell Latitude D800 laptop uses to install, repair, maintain and rem… More
How to Transfer Files From Unix to Windows
Transferring files from Unix to Windows is relatively simple if you have the right software on the Windows… More
How to Replace Windows With Linux
Linux is quickly becoming a popular alternative to the Windows operating system, due to the fact that it i… More
How to Recover a Windows XP Password
Microsoft Windows XP uses a multi-user password logon system that enables users to have relative privacy. … More
How to Install Yahoo Messenger for Windows Vista
Yahoo! Messenger is one of the most popular instant messaging services currently available, and is relativ… More
How to Install Windows Vista From a Portable Hard Drive
Windows Vista can be installed from a portable hard drive. The process is actually faster than installing … More
How to Watch Windows Media Using Quicktime on Mac OS X
Apple QuickTime is a great built-in application on OS X for viewing much of the graphic and video content … More
How to Make Windows XP Look Like Windows Vista
Making Windows XP look like Windows Vista on a computer is done by installing and running a software progr… More
Upgrading Windows
To upgrade Windows on a computer, visit the Microsoft Web site, which lists current updates and fixes, cli… More
About The Windows Registry
A Windows registry is an important part of a computer that runs on Windows operating system. During troubl… More
How to Reprogram Windows
While we would like to think that nothing will ever go wrong with our computers, every once in a while the… More
What Is Microsoft Windows?
Microsoft Windows is an operating system that controls all of the smaller programs that run on a computer.… More
How to Burn a CD in Microsoft Windows
Burning a CD in Microsoft Windows XP is easy and fun, learn how to burn CDs with expert tips and advice on… More
How to Install Updates for Microsoft Works on Windows ME
The Microsoft Works software is a word-processing program similar to the more-popular Microsoft Word. From… More

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

500 MB of free space on your hard drive

Step 1

Go to the official Yahoo! Messenger download site (see Resources section for link) and click on the download button on the right side of the page. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 2

Click "OK" on the pop-up window to begin downloading the Yahoo! Messenger installer. When prompted, save the install file on your computer's desktop. It will take a few minutes to download the installer. Once it is finished, the download window will close.
Step 3

Double click on the installer icon on your desktop. This will open an installation window. You will have to follow several prompts in order to accept the Yahoo! Messenger terms of service and customize your installation settings.
Step 4

Enter your Yahoo ID and Password. This is your Yahoo! email address. If you do not already have a Yahoo! email, you may click on the link in the installation window to sign up for one. Once you enter your Yahoo! ID and password, you should be able to sign on to messenger for the first time.
Step 5

Delete the installer. This is the file that you originally downloaded to your desktop. You will see another icon on your desktop, which is the shortcut to the program. You do not need to delete this.

Tips & Warnings

If you are getting multiple security warnings from Vista during your installation, close all of your Internet browser windows and try again. You will need to keep your connection online for the installation to finish.

Resources