Using scenes, you can customize Windows Live Messenger to suit your mood. Scenes are like wallpapers: choose an image you like and glue it not only into your contact list, but also into the conversation windows that your friends use to chat with you! Watch this video to get started.

Screencast — Messenger 2009: Set your scene

Getting started with Messenger scenes

1. Sign in to Messenger.
2. Hover the top right edge of your contact list: it will peel.
3. Click the appearing brush icon.
4. Choose from one of the many predefined scenes available, …
5. …or click “Browse…” to fetch your own favorite image.
6. Click OK, and the selected scene appears in your contact list instantly.
7. Your friends also see your scene in the chat windows with you!

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