How to Leave an Auto Message on MSN

Setting up an auto message for MSN is a good way to let people know you are away from your computer.

Leaving an auto message on your MSN Messenger is a good way to let all of your contacts know that you're not at your computer. Having the ability to leave your Messenger on and take messages from your friends without having them believe that you're ignoring what they're saying is essential. Many users fail to get their auto messages working because they don't realize that MSN Messenger doesn't come with the software and they need to install an extension onto their Messenger.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet access
• MSN Messenger
• MSN Messenger account
• MSN Messenger Plus! Live extension

Instructions

1. Double-click on your Internet browser's icon to get online. Navigate to the MSN Messenger Plus! Live website.

2. Click the "Download" link at the top right hand side of the website. Wait for a small window to pop up and ask you to "Run" the software or "Save As." Click on "Save As" and then choose your "Desktop" from the drop-down menu at the top of the window.

3. Click "OK" and wait for the installation software to download to your desktop.

4. Double-click on the installation icon to start the installation process. Click "Install" at the bottom of the small window that pops up and wait for the program to install. When the program has installed on your computer, MSN Messenger will start up automatically.

5. Type your username and "password" into the MSN Messenger application. Click the "Sign In" tab at the bottom of the screen and wait for the program to connect.

6. Click the "Plus" tab on the top right hand side of the Messenger screen. Click on the "Preferences" tab under the menu and then click on the "Customize" tab.

7. Click on the "Personalized Status" tab. Click on the "Add" tab at the bottom of the screen.

8. Enter the auto message that you would like to leave for your friends and contacts. Click the "OK" tab at the bottom of the screen and your auto message will take effect.

References

• MSN: MSN Instant Messenger
• MSN: Messenger Plus! Live Auto Message Extension