Run the installer on Windows 7. If you encounter errors with older versions (like MSN 7.5), you may need to right-click the shortcut, select Properties , and set Compatibility Mode to "Windows 2000" or "Windows XP".
Open the app and sign in using your Escargot credentials. Ensure your screen name is followed by @escargo if required by the specific client version. Retrieving Old Chat Logs Download Msn Messenger 10 For Windows 7
Official support for MSN Messenger (later Windows Live Messenger) has ended, but you can still run classic versions on Windows 7 through community-run revival services. Current Status of MSN Messenger Run the installer on Windows 7
Original Microsoft/Hotmail accounts will no longer work for sign-in. You must register a new account specifically on the Escargot website. Ensure your screen name is followed by @escargo
Visit Escargot's Download Page to get a "pre-patched" version of the messenger. These versions are modified to connect to Escargot instead of Microsoft's defunct servers.