How to minimize Windows Live Messenger to System Tray in Windows 7

img_33742_microsoft-windows-live-logo_450x360Follow these simple instructions.

  1. Quit Windows Live Messenger
  2. Find Windows Live Messenger in the Start menu (All Programs –> Windows Live –> Windows Live Messenger)
  3. Right click on it and click on Properties
  4. Go to the Compatibility tab
  5. Click on “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”
  6. Select Windows Vista
  7. Click on Ok and start Windows Live Messenger.

Windows Live Messenger should now minimize to the System Tray in Windows 7.

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