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Yahoo announced that it will no longer supports older versions of the messenger. The date for retirement has been set for September 30, 2009.

This means that if you are currently using a version of Yahoo! Messenger that is below 8.0, you will no longer be able to sign in and use it after September 30.

There are 3 options continuing to use Yahoo! Messenger. Below are the same:

Option 1 : Download the latest version for Wnidows. You can use Yahoo! Messenger 9.0 which offers enhanced security as well as better protection from spam. 9.0 also includes more advanced features like voice calling, free mobile text messaging (SMS), as well as the ability to IM with friends that use Windows Live™ Messenger.

Option 2 : Use Yahoo messenger for the web.  Try it now at http://webmessenger.yahoo.com.

Option 3 : Use the built in IM feature in Yahoo Mail.

So, don’t shock if you find your are not able to login into Yahoo messenger (below 8.0 version). The solution is pretty simple. Just upgrade to the latest version now. And don’t worry about the contacts which your messenger already have, no matter what version you migrate to, your contact list always goes with you.

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