How to Install The Old Version of Yahoo Messenger
Popular software developers create software applications that have better features than the current version of the software. Yahoo! and other software developers usually delete the old version of their previous applications by upgrading the newer version of their software and removing popular features or not improving features. Many users prefer older versions of Yahoo! Messenger because they have features that were not on the newer versions, interfaces were more attractive or other reasons. Some websites have all previous versions of Yahoo! Messenger for users to install on their computers.
Instructions
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Visit OldApps.com or OldVersion.com and find a section entitled "Messengers" for OldApps and "Communication" for OldVersion.
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Click on "Yahoo! Messenger" and it will take you to a page with a list of older versions of the instant messenger.
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Choose the older version of Yahoo! Messenger you want to use.
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Click "System Requirements" if you are using OldApps.com to check to see if your operating system supports the older version of Yahoo! Messenger. If your system can install the instant messenger, click "Download Yahoo! Messenger." Your download should start automatically.
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Wait until the prompt asks you to download Yahoo! Messenger. Install Yahoo! Messenger.
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Launch the old version of Yahoo! Messenger to see if it has downloaded properly. If the download is successful, you should be able to use the instant messenger any time you want.
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Tips & Warnings
Always check your system requirements for older instant messenger applications.