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- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: June 08, 2007
- Total Downloads: 9,633,993
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1025 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Yahoo Messenger 8 with voice capabilities is a step up from the already impressive older versions, and a must-download for regular users of YIM. The most notable update is the integration of messaging services with Windows Live, a process that allows you to add Windows Live users as simply as your Yahoo buddies. While this new feature isn't nearly as interoperable as Trillian, the plus side is users can still enjoy the lively emoticons and avatars, the extensive plug-in library developers can contribute to, and VoIP services exclusive to the Yahoo experience. Users should be forewarned that the download stub will finish installing the program online, and that the download includes bundled software that may install unwanted programs. In the preinstallation window, click over to custom install to deselect the extra browser services such as the Yahoo toolbar. We could also live without the all-consuming corporate sponsorship of the IMVironments and the heavy-handed branding in the avatar section (who uses those, anyway?), and it would be nice to see a link to hidden smileys in the emoticon drop-down, but these are minor niggles when weighed against the benefits of a user-friendly, feature-rich chat client that only continues to improve.
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Publisher's description
From Yahoo :Yahoo Messenger is a free service that allows you to see when friends come online and to send them instant messages. It also can alert you to new e-mail in your Yahoo Mail or Yahoo Personals accounts, or when you have upcoming events recorded in your Yahoo Calendar. Yahoo Messenger offers firewall support, a standby mode that minimizes the program until an Internet connection is made, the ability to save and print your conversations, and a tabbed interface that provides quick access to your favorite stocks, news, and sports scores. Other features include the ability to create a chat room automatically, stock price alerts, the ability to send messages to friends (even if they're not online when you are), a Quick Compact mode that hides the Messenger tools to maximize your viewing area, Messenger Themes, and voice chat, which allows you to talk for free to anybody else on the Internet. It also includes Launchcast Radio, Yahoo Games, and Yahoo Audibles. Using a Webcam, you can see who you're chatting with or view the Webcam of any Yahoo member who has granted you access.
Version 8.1.0.401 fixes a vulnerability with the Webcam ActiveX control.
Note: The Download Now link leads to a small setup file which should be saved to your desktop. Initiate the file and follow the directions to download the rest of the program and begin the installation process. Remain connected to the Internet to complete installation.
What's new in this version:
Version 8.1.0.401 fixes a vulnerability with the Webcam ActiveX control.
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User reviews of Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.401
- Average user rating: 3.1 stars out of 1025 votes
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.401
"It has been improved a lot a lot"
Pros: We don't compare messenger, because each of them has their own unique different features, been use ym for aboved 7 years i think, yahoo team did improved a lot in their messenger, due to many of my friends migrated to MSN lol, is a trend but doesnt mean ym not cool at all. It loads slow for some users cos of ym built nice interface, new appearance with new features.
To really enjoy YM you have to know install Plug-in in it. It's a freedom for you to choose which plugin you think you needed it. Otherwise delete it, i personally used ym to listening to musics, quite enjoy with it. No panic if you still havent installed YM in your desktop / laptop, just get a try and give them a fair comment.
Cons: I'd installed it in my old pc, honestly kinda slow for starting up loading lol
But i enjoy it in my office's pc hehe
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.401
Pros: The new integration with Windows Live Messenger is very good! The plugins are very cool, Internet applications are being connected to information sources more efficiently. Also, the program improved the VoIP features, it now allows you to see how much you have in your Phone account.
Cons: The integration with Windows Live Messenger is not great, there are no "features" available. Also, it would be great if the program used less memory when running.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.401
Pros: none
Cons: It includes Adware there is an Banner Ad
"that makes it ADWARE!
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Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.401
Pros: You can at least PM your friends and its a lot of fun however...
Cons: Installed a bunch of stuff I did not want. Chat rooms take forever to load and sometimes does not work. My website was changed without my knowledge. I would try (censored)If I was you.
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Version: Yahoo Messenger 8.1.0.401
"Do what the video says and youll be fine"
Pros: i done the same thing before video and it worked perfect.
Cons: it doesn't contain adware, just annoyances you can easily solve
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