Sharing Files
| Sending: Drag and Drop Onto the IM Window | Sending: Copy and Paste Onto the IM Window | Sending: Click the Button or Select the Menu Option | Sending: Drag and Drop Onto a Contact Name | Receiving a File |
Receiving a File
You can receive a file from anyone if you’re both using Messenger. Be sure to accept files only from people you trust. Files from unknown or untrustworthy sources could contain viruses.
Tip: You can’t share files while conversing with Windows Live™ Messenger contacts; the feature isn’t supported.
Here’s How
When a contact sends you a file, a message displays in your IM window informing you that the contact is sending you a file. If you want to accept the file, click the Save As link.
The Save File As window opens.
Locate the folder on your computer where you want to save the file, change the file name if you wish, and then click the Save button.
A message informs you that you have saved the file.
Tip: If you receive multiple files, Yahoo! Messenger saves them all in the same location.
To view the file after you’ve received it, click the Open link.
Tip: If you received multiple files, click the Open link, and select the file you want to open.
Yahoo! Messenger launches the appropriate application for the type of file (if you have it installed) and displays the contents of the file.
Tip: To avoid viruses on your computer, be sure that any files you open came from someone you trust.
What’s Next
You can also share photos with Yahoo! Messenger. For more information, refer to the Related Tutorials.
Words to Know
- Contact: a person with whom you interact; someone to whom you might want to send an email or instant message.
- IM: the acronym for instant message.
- Virus: a computer program that attaches itself to other programs and causes harm to computer software, data, and/or hardware, often undetected until it is too late.
- Windows Live™ Messenger: Microsoft® Windows’ free instant messaging application.