Things You'll Need:
- Mac OS X version 10.4.9 (Tiger) or later
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Step 1
Close any open Windows-related applications. Go to Microsoft's website for the Messenger for Mac (see Resources). Click on the "Download Messenger for Mac 7" option and then select the newest version of Messenger for Mac.
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Step 2
Click on the language you want and the application will download. Drag the Microsoft Messenger icon to the Application folder. Go to your Applications folder and click on the "Microsoft Messenger" icon.
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Step 3
Click on the "Open" button to continue to the installation process. Click the "Next" button to read the Software Licensing Agreement. Click the "Next" button again to continue.
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Step 4
Click on the "Accept" button. The setup assistant will look for previous versions of Messenger for Mac on your system. If none are found, click on the "OK" button. Choose what type of account you want to set.
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Step 5
Enter your email address, user ID, and password and click the "Next" button. If you're installing for a personal account, you'll be given the option create a new user ID and password if you need to. For a corporate account, a system administrator may need to coordinate your password. You may need to restart you computer before attempting to log in. After logging in, your installation will be complete.
