MSN by Microsoft Windows offers a number of different services and apps that can help enhance your experience as a Windows user. If you want additional MSN services that aren't already installed on your Windows 8 computer, you can install...
Method 1 of 3:
Installing Windows Essentials
Navigate to the download page for Microsoft Windows Essentials at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/essentials.
Click on 'Download Now,' then select the option to save the .exe file to your Windows 8 desktop.
Double-click on the Windows Essentials .exe file saved on your desktop. The Windows Essentials installation wizard will display on-screen.
Click on 'Finish' when the Windows Essentials wizard informs you installation is complete. You can now start using the Microsoft products you installed via Windows Essentials.
Method 2 of 3:
Installing Skype (Updated Version of MSN Messenger)
Navigate to Skype's website at http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/.
Verify that your Windows 8 device is selected, then click on 'Get Skype for Windows.'
Select the option to save the Skype .exe file to your Windows 8 desktop.
Double-click on the Skype .exe file. Skype's installation wizard will display on-screen.
Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu, review Skype's terms and conditions, then click on 'I agree -- next.'
Indicate whether you also want to install Skype Click to Call, then click on 'Continue.' Skype Click to Call allows you to make free domestic telephone calls using Skype's services.
Review the Microsoft Services Agreement and Privacy Policy, then click on 'Continue.'
Indicate whether you want to make Bing your default search engine, and whether you want to make MSN your homepage, then click on 'Continue.'
Wait for Skype to complete installation. When installation is complete, Skype will launch and display on-screen.
Sign in to Skype using your MSN or Microsoft username and password. You can now chat with your friends using Skype, which is the updated version of MSN Messenger.[2]
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Troubleshooting
Update 04 March 2020
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