Difference between Windows Live and MSN Messenger

Windows Live Messenger is the service that replaced the MSN Messenger.

Although there are a number of similarities between the two programs, there are a lot of new features to Windows Live Messenger.

Use

MSN Messenger is a response to Yahoo! Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger for consumers for general use.

Windows Live Messenger is designed for companies with professional features and capabilities which benefit companies.

Features

MSN Messenger users to the avatar options available emoticons and user-defined functions.

Windows Live Messenger is professional to ensure straight. Chat is easier to use with a click of the mouse and no avatar there by default if you have deployed a photo.

Mobile

MSN Messenger is not available in a mobile version for mobile phones.

However, Windows Live Messenger is available for smartphones.