Administrator DKT27 Posted November 6, 2012 Administrator Share Posted November 6, 2012 Microsoft confirms that it will retire the Windows Live Messenger service in the first quarter of 2013, and that Skype will carry the instant messaging torch for the company. Well, that didn't take long. Only yesterday, we reported on Microsoft's plans for the future of its instant messaging services, and today, the company has announced Skype and Windows Live Messenger will indeed be "coming together". Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Live Messenger will be retired worldwide in the first quarter of next year "with the exception of China where Messenger will continue to be available". The process of bringing together the hundreds of millions of users from across both services has already begun, with the latest release of the Skype client for Windows and Mac (version 6.0) allowing users to sign in with a Microsoft account (formerly known as a Windows Live ID). The company has promised those Messenger users moving to Skype that it will introduce "some special offers later this year as you join your Messenger friends in the migration", and if you haven't done so already, encourages you to "download the latest version, sign in with your Microsoft account and experience it for yourself". So, erm, what are you waiting for? View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Just installed Skype for Windows 8, does the program (app) update itself or should I download new releases ?! :huh: Didn't knew there was a version of Skype for W8 only btw.. ^_^ EDIT: Here you can download SKYPE for Windows 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0veR Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 LOL NO SHIT EH?! HEHEH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacredCultivator Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 On Skype's website, I've linked my accounts... But I can't log into Skype with my MSN Info, says it's incorrect. Although when I check my account online, it shows my Microsoft account is linked. UNless I'm confusing that with MSN, but I don't doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 On Skype's website, I've linked my accounts... But I can't log into Skype with my MSN Info, says it's incorrect. Although when I check my account online, it shows my Microsoft account is linked. UNless I'm confusing that with MSN, but I don't doubt it.Hmm, I not have this issue, my stuff is merged over too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonar Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 No problem here.logged in with msn account then asked to login with skype account for the merge. all went smoothly & working fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacredCultivator Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Weird... as yeah on the site it says my accounts are merged but when I try logging into Skype (client) can't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanon Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Guys, a question. Never used the Live crap for anything else but MSN. No hotmail, msn.com crapware, etc. But now that I've merged the accounts, it seems that I can still login into the Live account. Couldn't I just delete the whole thing, and make a regular Skype account instead?I hate doubling accounts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSBaltic Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 As Microsoft's Skype account is unfortunately not able to log in because your age is below the current minimum age of your state. :oAlso can be used without MSN. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 . . . . . your age is below the current minimum age of your state. :o. . . . . his current age is shocking (excuse the pun.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSBaltic Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I do not know why MS -account writes at logon :angry: ?I do not know what age MS thinking? :lol: And besides, What does it matter how old I am logging on?If my age is 75 years and the still can not log in, what the heck. Too young yet? I look forward to another 15 years to sign up :DJesus Christ :mad2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_nwardy Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 So my Microsoft account will be my log on for Skype (both desktop and Metro style app)?? I'm confused !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I seem to have the same problem as SacredCultivator... Linked my Skype and MS account, but can't login using my MS credentials. Seems to be working normally if I use my Skype credentials though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacredCultivator Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 ^ i assume you'd log into Skype (client) with [email protected] (Or whichever provider) Password Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSBaltic Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 ------------------------------ @ames_nwardy Yes ------------------------------ @Snowdrop Waiting for a solution M $. I do not know when the solution arrives. Familiar can sign up beautifully. Must be make a new M$ user or change the account or the former :unsure: ------------------------------ @SacredCultivator Accurately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSBaltic Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I think the hotmail settings were wrong (the year). That's why could not log on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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