How to Add Winks to MSN Messenger

Microsoft's Windows Live Messenger, formerly MSN Messenger, is an instant messaging service that allows you to chat online with other users of the service. MSN Messenger Winks are animated icons, many of which also have sounds, you can send and receive with your instant messages. Many sites offer free and paid MSN Winks for download, and you can add Winks to your MSN Messenger account by using the MSN Winks Installer 1.2.2.

Instructions

1. Download the Winks Installer 1.2.2 (see Resources).

2. Sign in to Windows Live Messenger.

3. Download the MSN Winks you want to add. Save them to your desktop so you can easily find them.

4. Open the "MSNWinks.exe" file you downloaded in Step 1. A window will open. Click "Browse" and select the file for the MSN Winks you downloaded in Step 3. Click the button that says "Add This to MSN" to automatically add the Winks to your Windows Live Messenger.

Tips & Warnings

• To send a Wink you have previously added from Windows Live Messenger, click "Winks" at the bottom of the conversation window. Click the Wink you want to send.

References

• MSNPro: Free MSN Winks
• Sherv.net: Winks
• MSN Messenger Help: Send Winks and Nudges
• Windows Live: Windows Live Messenger

Resources

• TechSpot: MSN Winks Installer 1.2.2 Download