Hallers writes: “MSN Messenger 4.5 was previously available as a leaked (beta) version, but now it has finally been officially released. Improvements compared to 3.6 include the new interface, the ability to organize contacts into groups and there are new emoticons”:
Major update: version 4.5
Released October 22, 2001
The following new features are available in this version:
Social Chat: Enter chat rooms and meet new people or chat with famous people.
Organize your contacts into groups: put together groups of family members, friends or fellow players of your sports team.
Drop-down list of emoticons: no need to remember the keystroke: just click on the emoticon you want to send to a friend.
Quick access to all functions: if you want to make calls, chat or use any other function of MSN Messenger, all you have to do is click.
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| Version number | 4.5 |
| Operating systems | Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP |
| Website | MSN |
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