Yahoo! released a special version of its messenger for Windows Vista, which has cool new features and interface. But its available only for Windows Vista. But here is a hack to install and use it in Windows XP:

1. Download the required file from any of following links:
http://www.mediafire.com/?7yiijzgnmf9
Mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?7emet9jdy12
2. Extract the downloaded RAR file and run "dotnetfx3setup.exe" file.
3. Now run "Yahoo.Messenger.YmApp.exe" and you can enjoy the Yahoo! Messenger Vista version in Windows XP.
Source: WinMatrix
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*princess_of_blood
help............!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant install the yahoo messenger!!!!!!!
can someone help me???????
rovin
hey dude did u find a solution for kent's problem? cuz im getting the same but without a msg it jus cuts off.plzzzzzzzzz help i beg of u.plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.(notice i am very desperate)
sweetmamma19
Kent
ei, any update on rovin's problem with YM for Vista? is the only solution to this would be making another YM account just like the other ones said?
VG
^^ Its very buggy and since Yahoo! has discontinued its development, its advisable to not use it.
angela
i have tried several times to download a free yahoo messenger on my new computer, its windows xp, and when it is almost done it says, something like this. windows does not recognize the signature so we have to close the download. what am i doing wrong and what do i need to do to fix it. please help
VG
^^ Did you try to download the offline installer?
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-download-full-standalone-installer-of-yahoo-messenger/
Julian
The Yahoo Messenger for Vista offline installer doesn't work!!! It says page not found! I guess the Yahoo guys have deleted the file from their server! Anyone who has got the file pls send it to me at julian underline atanasoae underline msn AT hotmail DOTCOM pls!!!
jackie
good day!!! i'm installing tha YAHOO MESSENGER 9.0 but it doesn't complete the installing. can somebody help me!!!!!!
VG
^^ What exact problem are you facing?