How Do You Upgrade To Windows Live Messenger 8.5?
There have been a number of versions of Windows Live Messenger prior to version 8.5. If you use any of those versions, you might want to upgrade to 8.5 to benefit from the newer features, improved interface and advanced options. The upgrade procedure is pretty simple. Basically, you just download the installer file and run it. You will not be able to get version 8.5 installer on Microsoft’s website, however, as Microsoft only offers the download link for the latest version. To download the 8.5 version, you will have to visit some third party website. Go to a website that offers Windows Live Messenger 8.5, such as Softonic, Brothersoft or Softpedia (see the “Resources” section of this article). Click the “Download” button on the page. Select “Open” on the “File Download” dialogue box. Now wait for the installer to download from the Internet. Click “Run” on the “File Download” dialogue box when it has finished downloading. Click “Next” on the “Welcome” page. Follow the onscreen instructi