Differences between Windows Live Web Messenger (WebIM) and Windows Live Messenger

This solution article describes the differences between the Windows Live Web Messenger and Windows Live Messenger.

Windos Live Web Messenger (WebIM) is a limited version of Windows Live Messenger. The following Windows Live Messenger features are NOT available in Windows Live Web Messenger:

Conversations:

# Group conversations

# Audio conversations

# Webcam conversations

# Video conferencing conversations

# Make a phone call

Messages:

# Change font, text color and size

# Save and view Message History

# Offline Instant Message settings

# Display (paste/insert) pictures

# Voice clips

# Winks

# Nudges

# Handwriting

Files:

# Transfer and receive files or photos

# Publish files online

Activities:

# Remote assistance

# Application sharing

# Whiteboard

# Games

More

# Choices of status/presence as you sign in

# Turning off alerts

# Sounds settings