How can I download the older version of Yahoo IM?

If you don't install the 9.0 messenger correctly, it will not work. It has to be,,,Run as the Administrator. I think if you Right click on the downloaded .exe after you download it, you will be able to Run as Administrator. If that is all too confusing you can,,, Do this,,,, Click on Start Button/ Settings/ Control Panel/ Add or Remove Programs. DUMP anything that says Yahoo Messenger (toolbar, address book etc etc etc) they will be listed at the bottom of that window if there are any), and go to this website,,,,, http://www.oldversion.com Scroll down (at the bottom of the page on the Left is Yahoo Messenger). Versions 3-8 are there to choose from. I PERSONALLY SUGGEST 7.0. BE SAFE Cheri PS. No, you will NOT lose any Contacts from a previous version you ran, they are all saved on Yahoos Sever and will transfer to whatever version you install.

If all else fails try this: Remove it if it is version 9.0. Then download and install version 8.1.0.421. below. version 9.0 is full of bugs. you won't lose your contacts http://www.filehippo.com/download_yahoo_messenger/3153/ After doing that you may ned to install the latest version of adobe flash player below. http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/