.NET Messenger Service

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Image:Messenger Logo.pngThe .NET Messenger Service is an instant messaging and presence system developed by Microsoft. Its user authentication system uses the Microsoft Passport Network, which allows any e-mail address that is registered as a Microsoft Passport to sign in and communicate with other users who are logged into the .NET network.

Official instant messaging clients which use .NET Messenger Service include Windows Live Messenger, MSN Messenger, Windows Messenger, Microsoft Messenger and MSN Web Messenger. Third-party clients are also able to connect, such are Gaim, Trillian and Miranda IM.

This service also can integrate with Microsoft's Windows XP operating system, automatically and simultaneously logging the user into the .NET network as he/she logs into Windows.

LAN Manager and therefore Windows NT includes a system notification service, called "Messenger Service", which is sometimes used to present pop-up advertisements to users. This service, although it has a similar name, is not related in any way to the .NET Messenger Service or the Windows Messenger instant messaging client.

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