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Old 01-01-2010
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Windows Messenger Security options

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I am using Windows Live Messenger as an chatting tool. Before this I was engaged with Yahoo Messenger. I need some information on security options available in the messenger. Second can I view news on the messenger. I had heard about lots of MSN stuffs free online. How to make that work. And what does the new version has in it. What are the privacy and file transfer options available in it. Is it possible to transfer a considerable amount of data online like in yahoo. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Windows Messenger Security options

Security remains a vital point of any application and must be done in several forms. You can then set the level. The first option enables or not the direct opening of Windows Live Mail (formerly Hotmail) or any other page requiring the use of passports. Net. If you choose this option, you must re-enter your password each time. The second option disables the local storage of your contacts, images, and other information. They will not be saved
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Yes MSN gives you nice security features and enough to rely on. You can enable or disable the sending and receiving voice messages to be stored on the computer. You can also enable or disable the links in the conversations. Attention place can lead to a page that will download a virus, especially if you are on a secure browser. You can also allow the beginning of a conversation Messenger from a link from a webpage. These links have a specific format.
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For getting new on your Windows Live Messenger it better that you have a new version. Having a new version is good but change must be justified by minimal editing or adding features. The new version offers you many online support likes Interface magazine, Good File sharing, animated windows, a free antivirus and simple file transfers, opportunity to speak to someone being off-line, leave a message to a contact offline. He will receive the message at its next connection (much faster than writing an email) , added VoIP. Whether to call a contact or a landline number in the world (fee) and possibility to have an address book in Windows Live Messenger
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Window Live Messenger gives you power to protect your privacy from undesirable users. You can no longer wish to receive messages from an undesirable person. For this you can then appoint people to your Allow list and your block list. You can in the same tab, check the box that will notify you when someone adds you to their contacts to see you also propose to add this to your contact list to you. Once a user is blacklisted then he will not be able to communicate you anytime and so that you can safe your privacy from others also.
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Like other Instant Messengers for advanced instant messaging, you can send and receive files. In the options panel you can set the package files and the antivirus scan them every time. You can even use a mini free antivirus (Windows Live Safety). You can also use the filter extension that blocks all dangerous extensions (.. Exe, com, etc.) The last option is the ability to send or receive funds (from chat window) with other contacts.
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