How to Find and Use Plug-Ins for
Yahoo Messenger
Yahoo
Messenger is more than just an instant messaging and chat service. With Yahoo
Messenger, you can send files and videos and even conference with your friends
from around the world. Best of all, Yahoo Messenger has increased its abilities
by including the option to find and use plug-ins to expand your Messenger
experience. Hundreds already exist, and more are constantly being developed by
members of the Yahoo community.
Instructions
Find and Use Yahoo Messenger
Plug-Ins
1.
Download Yahoo
Messenger and create a profile using the 'Sign Up' link on the Yahoo home page
(see Resources below). You'll need to restart your computer once you finish
installing Yahoo Messenger in order for the changes to occur. Yahoo Messenger
will load automatically once you restart your computer.
2.
Enter your log-in
information once Yahoo Messenger loads, then click the 'Sign In' button.
3.
Click the 'Action'
menu button from the main Yahoo Messenger window.
4.
Select the 'Choose a
Plug-In' option. This will open a window that includes all of the currently
available plug-ins.
5.
Select a plug-in
from the list by clicking the 'Try It Now' link. This will automatically
download the plug-in for you to try.
6.
Find specific
plug-ins from the Gallery Web site, one of the largest repositories for Yahoo
Messenger plug-ins available.
7.
Click the 'Install
Now' link from the Gallery Web site to install plug-ins even without running
Yahoo Messenger.
Tips & Warnings
Some plug-ins include features that can
conflict with those of other plug-ins. Find and use plug-ins that are the most
reliable and that have been tested by the community for the highest level of
compatibility.
If you need to troubleshoot Yahoo
Messenger, or cannot get Yahoo plug-ins to work properly, visit the Yahoo Help
section for tips and answers (see Resources below).
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