How to Run Multiple Instances of Windows Live Messenger

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Note: This post was first published on the Jun 16, 2007.

If you’ve tried using third-party software to run multiple instances of Windows Live Messenger and found they don’t work with version 8.5, here’s a solution that does: Messenger Plus! Live. This tool does more than just allow you to open multiple copies; it also offers features like password-protected preferences, adjustable application transparency, personalized statuses, and more.

Illustration showing how to use multiple instances of Windows Live Messenger

How to Set Up Multiple Instances of Windows Live Messenger

  1. Download and install Messenger Plus! Live.
  2. Open the Preferences settings.
  3. In the Messenger tab, check the option Allow me to connect to several accounts simultaneously.
  4. That’s it! Double-click the icon again to launch another instance of Messenger.
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