Looking for a good multi-protocol instant messenger that is light on system resources and very customizable?

With Miranda Instant Messenger you could enjoy instant messenger goodness in a small package.

Here you could see the Messenger Protocols that are available along with the Import Plugin.

Miranda Instant Messenger – Multi-Protocol IM Client

Note: All options are selected by default.

once you nail chosen a name, click Create.

Now you will be able to set up an IM account to use with Miranda Instant Messenger.

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You may add multiple accounts at this time if you like.

punch the Plus Sign in the lower left corner to add an account.

A quick look at the drop down list for Messenger Protocol types available based on your installation choices.

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To finish setting up an account, hit it to select it.

You will then see a login section on the right side of the window.

when you’ve got entered your login information, Miranda Instant Messenger is ready to go.

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choose Find/Add Contacts….

when you land clicked on Find/Add Contacts…, the following window will open.

Notice that the messenger account that you are logged in with is displaying in the upper left corner.

Note: The choices available for our example in the Protocol Drop Down Menu were: Yahoo!

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Messenger, Lotus Sametime, LCS, and Windows Live (MSN).

when you’ve got entered the name, click Search to see the results.

Contacts found matching the name entered will be shown in the right side of the window.

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Click Add when you are finished.

There are many ways to customize the prefs to best suit your needs.

Note: This is how the Options Window looks before the recommended addons are installed.

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Note: This can be disabled (see below).

Notice that you might select Do not load the import plugin at startup again.

Imagine the possibilities once you start customizing your own installation of Miranda Instant Messenger!

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And here is how the Options Window looks afterwards… Notice the tabs that are now available!

Have fun with Miranda Instant Messenger!

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