How to Install Yahoo Messenger

By: Maeve Rich

Learn howing to install Yahoo messenger is easy. Instant messaging is a fast and easy way to communicate with other people. It's kind of like instant email (in case that's not fast enough), where your messages and those of the person you're talking to pop up continuously in a box, much like having a real conversation. Though there are a variety of instant messaging options out there these days, Yahoo! makes one of the most commonly used instant messenger programs. It's relatively easy to use. Here's what you need to do to install Yahoo Messenger to your computer.       

Start by opening the web browser you use to get on the internet (such as Mozilla or Internet Explorer). Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/download/ and click "Download Now."

From here, your computer should walk you through the steps necessary to install Yahoo Messenger to your computer. First you'll select Get Started, and then Run. You'll click Run one more time before choosing Next to advance to the next screen. Uncheck both Make Yahoo! my browser's default search engine (unless you want Yahoo to be your default search engine), and Make www.yahoo.com my browser's home page (again, unless you'd prefer this). Then click Next again to continue on.

Now you'll have to accept the Terms of Service. Read through it carefully (though it may be basic stuff, it's always good to know what you're agreeing to). Click Next several times until you get to the end, where you'll select Finish.

Once your computer has finished installing Yahoo Messenger, you should be able to use it. You can search for your contacts via email addresses and import contacts from your Yahoo address book.

Related Life123 Articles

If you know how to install Windows XP, you'll be a boon not only to your own household but to your office and your neighborhood, as well.

Need to install PowerPoint? Whether you're installing Office as a whole or just need to add PowerPoint to an existing Office installation, you'll find the process very simple.

Frequently Asked Questions on Ask.com
More Related Life123 Articles

The question, "How to install my jumpdrive," comes with a very simple answer, unless you've managed to delete the drivers your Lexar drive needs to run. Learn how to fix this problem and why it can be a challenge on an Apple PowerBook.

Problems with Microsoft Paint? It may be worthwhile to install Microsoft Paint again. Follow these steps to remove an existing copy and restore the original version.

Wondering how to install Active X control? They're simple to download, but think twice before you install them, as they could contain viruses or malware.

Answers Partner Sites: Ask Answers  |  Kids Answers  |  Ask How-To  |  Reference Answers  |  Life123 Answers  |  GardenandHearth Answers
Partner Sites: Insider Pages  |  MerchantCircle  |  Urbanspoon  |  Ask Kids  |  Thesaurus
© 2012 Life123, Inc. All rights reserved. An IAC Company