How do I start using IM2?

It is possible to start IM2 from the menu "Start" of the operating system. For this it is necessary to find the folder "Messenger 2" in the menu "Start" and select "Messenger 2".


How do I add a contact?

In order to add a new contact to your list of contacts, it is necessary to use Contact Manager. This can be done by pressing on the Contact Manager button in the upper area of the main window. Then select the desirable previously created IM-account (AIM, ICQ, IRC, MSN or Yahoo) in the list of accounts which you want to add a contact to. Then it is necessary to select desirable group in the list of groups or to create a new group to add your new contact.

Then it is necessary to enter the identifier of your new contact into the appropriate field. This should be:

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In addition to this, a new contact can be added through pop-up menu on each account in your list of contacts.

For this it is necessary to select the desirable account from the list of accounts on the main window and create folder(group) inside selected account or choose existing folder(group). To unroll the list of groups click with the left button of the mouse.

Select the desirable folder(group) and press the right button of the mouse, then select point "Add contact to this folder" in the appeared menu. Then you will get to Contact Manager window in which the account and group you need are already selected and to which you'll add your new contact. You only need to enter the identifier of your new account.


How do I block someone from contacting me?

You need to select the desirable contact in the list of contacts on the main window and press the right button of the mouse. Then choose "Privacy List Presence->Block List" in the appeared menu for the recording of the contact into "Block list".

How do I send an instant message?

You should select the contact you would like to send message to in the list of contacts on the main window and press the right button of the mouse. Then you should select the menu item "Send message" in the appeared menu.

In addition to this, an instant message can be sent by double-clicking the left button of the mouse on the selected contact in the list of contacts in the main window.


How do I change my password?

You should visit the official site of the corresponding IM provider (web.icq.com, messenger.microsoft.com, etc) for changing the password for the entrance into any your account.

Then you should change the password inside IM2 after its change on the site. Do it with "Account Manager".
Select desirable account in the list of contacts in the main window and press the right button of the mouse.
Then select the menu item "Manage this account" and enter into "Account Manager".
Then select the necessary account and select tab "General".
Enter the new password into the appropriate field.
Press the button "Apply".


How do I delete my instant message history?

Find the folder "Storage" in the folder, where is established IM2. Find the folder "Log" inside it. Then select the folder of the corresponding protocol (AIM, ICQ, IRC, MSM or Yahoo) and select the folder of the corresponding account.

Remove the file of the necessary history of contact inside this folder.

Remove entire the folder "Storage", if you want to clean the history of communications completely.

It will be possible to clean message history from program menu in the following versions of program.


How do I uninstall IM2?

Use the standard procedure Add-or-Remove-Programs in the control panel of your computer.


How do I use IM2 to make video chat?

You should press the button "Start video communication" on the chat window and follow further instructions for the establishing of the video conference.

How do I use IM2 to make audio chat?

You should press the button "Start voice communication" on the chat window and follow further instructions for the establishing of the audio conference.

Where can I report bugs to?

You can send the information about the obtained problems or your wishes from the form on the official website in the section "Contact".
You can send also any information you want from the built-in form. You may find this form in Preferences->About->Email to us.
Probably you can find information concerning your case(bug) on appropriate online forum IM2.


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