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
Microsoft officially retired the service in 2013, replacing it with Skype. While "MSN Messenger 10" was not a standard release name—Microsoft shifted to the "Windows Live" branding for versions 8.0 through 2012—Windows 7 users typically used or 2011/2012 (v15.x/16.x) . How to Install and Use on Windows 7 Download Msn Messenger 10 For Windows 7
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. Official support for MSN Messenger (later Windows Live
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". How to Install and Use on Windows 7
To use Messenger today, you must use a third-party server like Escargot , which emulates the original Microsoft servers.