Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.0.0689 Released for Download

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Microsoft has released Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.0.0689, which is the third version of beta for Windows Live Messenger which set to replace MSN Messenger as Microsoft flagship IM client and the version is going to be the final draft before the final release. The download is open for the public (yeh, everybody) after signing up, although previously it’s available by invitation code only.

The new Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.0.0689 sees a lot of improvements according to Inside Windows Live Messenger. Some new features and enhancements mentioned include:

  • Integration with new Windows Live Sign-in Assistant for IE remembers your ID credentials if you often sign-in with multiple accounts or share a computer (with people you trust). So there is no need to retype the ID everytime.
  • Windows Live Messenger remembers the display pictures and main window color of each ID, and changes to it right after you pick your ID.
  • New better looking dancing buddies icon during sign-in.
  • Sweet colorization Of the main Messenger window, sort Vista-like
  • Better looking icons.
  • New Windows Live Call interface which enables computer to phone calling, from Verizon
  • ‘To: Line’ moved locations.
  • Hiding display pictures in one conversation window now hides them in every conversation window.
  • Scrolling toolbar on the main and conversation windows to enable users to get all the functionality despite windows made small.
  • New default display picture.
  • Performance improvements and faster compared with MSN Messenger 7.5.
  • MSN Today renamed Today Page.
  • All consecutive instant messages from the same person are grouped and merged together under a single name, instead of appearing individually separately under many name of the same. (If it’s not enable by default, you can turn the feature on in the Options Menu)
  • Copy and paste your friends’ personal messages.
  • Integration with Rhapsody, a music store. (for US only)
  • Answer an incoming call directly.
  • New sounds management which allows you to control which sound you want to play and when, and also enables you to upload and customize or personalize with your own sounds.

All these improvements are made on top of the already incorporated new features for Windows Live Messenger on the first 2 beta, such as Windows Live Contacts, unified contacts, sharing folders, ability to send offline instant messages, and video conversation.

There are a lot of improvements in the new beta, however, some users have wanted more features such as tabbed conservation windows, visible list (or while list) that allows those trusted to see you online although you have set to invisible (or appears offline), viewing message history option when right clicking on the contact and etc.

Update: Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (for Windows Server 2003 and x64 XP) and Windows Live Messenger 8.5 are available for free download.

Download Windows Live Messenger Beta at Windows Live Ideas.

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49 Responses to “Windows Live Messenger Beta 8.0.0689 Released for Download”

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  1. artie
    June 25th, 2007 00:09
    49

    does it cost to make an international phone call to a computer?

  2. yasminne
    June 11th, 2007 00:05
    48

    thax

  3. kh
    May 15th, 2007 11:14
    47

    thanks

  4. clowie
    March 13th, 2007 03:31
    46

    hi,
    ive currently got windows vista
    and i want windows live messenger
    but it dosent seem to allow me to download it
    pleas please get back 2 me x

  5. Hollie
    February 25th, 2007 18:51
    45

    I downloaded windows live messenger but it wont let me copy and paste my nickname i’m very dissapointed.i am currently using the OLD msn due to this problem.Please Get back so me to how i change my display name,thanks.

  6. jose
    February 25th, 2007 07:26
    44

    queridos amigos ya tiene dias que mi massenger en mi pc. me saca no me permite manteerme en line necesito saber que sucede gracis

  7. 111
    February 21st, 2007 00:33
    43

    sen ve ben aşkım bu msnde konuşalım liwe de (l)

  8. mamam
    February 17th, 2007 22:59
    42

    Good

  9. hasan
    February 15th, 2007 19:24
    41

    thanx alot

  10. marijana
    February 8th, 2007 18:45
    40

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  11. burak
    January 25th, 2007 00:14
    39

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  12. nono
    January 20th, 2007 22:46
    38

    iwant thes for chat

  13. suratchanee
    December 7th, 2006 19:49
    37

    thanks

  14. mohamed
    December 5th, 2006 03:29
    36

    merci

  15. jeya
    December 4th, 2006 17:01
    35

    thanks

  16. nathale
    November 28th, 2006 11:20
    34

    alOo

  17. zinger
    November 11th, 2006 02:02
    33

    thanks alot

  18. jaime
    November 7th, 2006 02:27
    32

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  19. viridiana
    October 13th, 2006 08:33
    31

    hello my name is viridiana
    ok buy

  20. viridiana
    October 13th, 2006 08:19
    30

    ola kiero tener amigos konectensen ok.

  21. ghada
    October 9th, 2006 19:08
    29

    شكرا للجميع

  22. wiam
    October 9th, 2006 09:14
    28

    iam acomputer student

  23. samer
    October 7th, 2006 07:08
    27

    thanks for all

  24. samer
    October 7th, 2006 07:07
    26

    thanks a lot

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