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The thread discusses the discontinuation of Windows Messenger on April 8, 2013, and its replacement with Skype, encouraging users to switch beforehand. Users inquire about the visibility of their MSN contacts after transitioning, and the original poster reassures that signing in with a Microsoft account will retain contacts and functionality across Messenger and Skype. Overall, the conversation reflects a helpful tone aiming to assist users in migrating smoothly to Skype before Messenger's deprecation.
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Some have a tough time w/ change & acting accordingly in a timely manner when change does come. So fair warning... the date is April 8th for Messenger ending. It is being replaced by Skype. Right now, installing Skype & signing in to it w/ a Microsoft Acc't lets both Messenger Contacts & Skype Contacts be listed. You might consider switching over to Skype before the 11th hour.

There is a Skype APP in the MS Store. There is, also, still, Skype for Windows (Desktop) found @ Free Skype internet calls and cheap calls to phones online - Skype

Cheers,
Drew
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Amelie,

Simply sign in to Skype using your Microsoft acc't... your Microsoft E-mail & P/W. Skype will (then) have all your Messenger & Skype contacts. It, also, will offer an ability to view Messenger contact, Skype contacts, both (ALL) contacts, just those (currently) On Line.


You lose no contacts & will, henceforth, use Skype on a daily basis.

Cheers,
Drew
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Skype launched "Skype with love" promotion to help persuade messenger users to make the switch, offering one month of free calling to ALL new members. Link Removed
 

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Does my msn id appears in Skype when I logged in, otherwise all this process is meaningless. I have lots of contacts in it and use MSN messenger on a daily basis.
 

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Amelie,

Simply sign in to Skype using your Microsoft acc't... your Microsoft E-mail & P/W. Skype will (then) have all your Messenger & Skype contacts. It, also, will offer an ability to view Messenger contact, Skype contacts, both (ALL) contacts, just those (currently) On Line.


You lose no contacts & will, henceforth, use Skype on a daily basis.

Cheers,
Drew
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