Getting Started With AT&T Yahoo! Messenger
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Installing AT&T Yahoo! Messenger
Before downloading and installing AT&T Yahoo! Messenger, make sure your PC meets these minimum requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP operating system
- Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 or later
- Pentium II 233 Mhz or better (500MHz recommended)
- Minimum 64 M B RAM for Windows 98 and ME & 128 M B RAM for Windows 2000 and XP
- Minimum 30 Mb disk space needed to install
To use additional Messenger features, such as Webcam and AT&T Yahoo! Music, your PC needs:
- Windows Media Player version 7 or higher
- Webcam—Messenger compatible
- A microphone, sound card, and speakers
If your PC meets these requirements, you're ready to install AT&T Yahoo! Messenger.
Here's How
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Make sure your PC is connected to the Internet.
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Launch Internet Explorer.
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Enter the following address in the browser's address field, then click Go.
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To begin the download process, click the Start button, and then follow the instructions on each page to complete the installation process.
The AT&T Yahoo! Software Center web page opens.
Tip: You must sign in first, if you are not already signed in.
What's Next
With a successful installation, AT&T Yahoo! Messenger opens automatically. After that, launch it like you would any other application and sign in so that you can begin using AT&T Yahoo! Messenger.
Words to Know
- Download: to transfer a file from a remote computer to your computer.
- Webcam: a video camera typically attached to a computer.