Cannot open download file and install Yahoo Messenger

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Hello

Pidgin (formerly named Gaim) is a multi-platform instant messaging client. The software supports many commonly used instant messaging protocols..

More info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgin_(software)

To configure yahoo client in pidgin:

Start pidgin (applications -> Internet -> Pidgin instant messenger)

Click on accounts -> Add/edit

In the basic tab in the drop down box next to protocols select yahoo

In the screen name field enter your yahoo ID (ex john if email id is <email address hidden>)

In the password field enter your account password

In the Local alias field enter your nick name, check remember your password option

and check new mail notification option if you want new mail notification

and click on save then again Click on accounts -> Add/edit

and check the enabled option to connect to your account automatically when pidgin starts

Hope that helps

Bhavani Shankar.

We don't have to install the Messenger.
In stead, use this web version.
Save it in Favorites, so we can use it on daily basis.

http://webmessenger.yahoo.com/