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What's new in Windows Live Messenger 2009:
What's new in Windows Live Messenger 2009:
User interface has been updated, including the toasts
Sign-in screen has been restyled
New program/tray icon
Updated e-mail icon showing the number of new e-mails more clearly
Updated Group window header
SkyDrive officially replaces sharing folders feature (Actions > View your online files)
Expanded What's new area shows more details (eg. complete Tweets, added pictures, etc.) and Post a note has been updated for some items
What's new per contact in conversation window
You cannot choose your own signature sound any longer. You can only assign signature sounds to your contacts
Webcam snapshot has been renamed to Webcam Picture
Tile with moods has been renamed to Dynamic Picture
Modify moods, videos and/or pictures of previously made Dynamic Pictures
Change scene option added to status dropdown list
More default Scenes
Updated and new static/animated display pictures featuring the Messenger buddy, Morty and Daisy
Windows 7 Jumplists
Save pictures presented through PhotoShare (Previous photo/Next photo/Save photo)
What's new list options accessible through an icon next to What's new header, or from a button in Options > Layout
Essentials beta - Windows LiveSign-in screen has been restyled
New program/tray icon
Updated e-mail icon showing the number of new e-mails more clearly
Updated Group window header
SkyDrive officially replaces sharing folders feature (Actions > View your online files)
Expanded What's new area shows more details (eg. complete Tweets, added pictures, etc.) and Post a note has been updated for some items
What's new per contact in conversation window
You cannot choose your own signature sound any longer. You can only assign signature sounds to your contacts
Webcam snapshot has been renamed to Webcam Picture
Tile with moods has been renamed to Dynamic Picture
Modify moods, videos and/or pictures of previously made Dynamic Pictures
Change scene option added to status dropdown list
More default Scenes
Updated and new static/animated display pictures featuring the Messenger buddy, Morty and Daisy
Windows 7 Jumplists
Save pictures presented through PhotoShare (Previous photo/Next photo/Save photo)
What's new list options accessible through an icon next to What's new header, or from a button in Options > Layout