Update Information

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You are currently using MSN version 8.00.0021.2600.

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Automatic Updates

To improve your online experience, software updates are sometimes automatically installed while you use MSN.  These updates will not disrupt your activities on the Internet.  Below is a list of recent MSN Updates that have been installed on your computer.

Update History


version 9.60.0053.2200

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout MSN Explorer.


version 9.50.0039.1900

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout MSN Explorer.


version 9.50.0034.2000

User Interface changes:  Minor Improvements

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout MSN Explorer.


version 9.20.0029.3000

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout MSN Explorer.


version 9.20.0026.0800

User Interface changes:  Minor Improvements

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout MSN Explorer.


version 9.10.0011.1703

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout MSN Explorer.


version 9.10.0006.2205

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout MSN Explorer.


version 9.00.0013.2101

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout MSN Explorer.


version 9.00.0011.1200

To help optimize your Internet experience, MSN Internet software includes great features. You'll enjoy:

  • Peace of mind online. Help safeguard against viruses, junk e-mail, and pop-ups.

  • Stay in touch. Access your e-mail from wherever you are online, and send e-mail with emoticons, designer text, and graphics.

  • Easy photo sharing. Share your photos in e-mail. Create albums, picture cards, or even slide shows!

  • Personalized Web experience. Get quick access to the information you want with the My MSN page and dashboard.


version 8.50.0017.1202

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout


version 8.50.0017.0700

User Interface changes:  Minor Improvements

Additional updates:

  • Communication enhancements including better anti-spam control and improved email

  • Parental Control improvements

  • Performance enhancements

  • A customizable home page

  • and other service improvements throughout


version 8.00.0022.3100

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout


version 8.00.0022.1400

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • Minor service improvements throughout


version 8.00.0021.2600

User Interface changes:  None

Additional updates:

  • This is the first release of MSN 8.