how to get messages on windows
1 Click the Windows Messenger icon in the status area of the taskbar. 2  Point to Send an Instant Message, and then click the name of the person who you want to contact. 3  Type your message, and then click Send or press ENTER. 4  Your message is then displayed to your contact. Click your name, and then click the item that best describes your status. - 2 or-. 3  Click the Windows Messenger icon in the status area of the taskbar, point to My Status, and click the item that best describes your status. - 4 or-. 5  On the File menu, point to My Status, and then click the item that best describes your status.