Softonic

Alternatives to Messenger for Desktop

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App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    3.1.6

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

    Other platforms (1)

  • OS

    Windows 8.1

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • Arabic
    • Czech
    • Danish
    • German
    • Greek
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Finnish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Dutch
    • Norwegian
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Swedish
    • Turkish
    • Chinese

  • Downloads

    5.1M

    Last month's downloads

    • 600

  • Size

    717.95 KB

  • Developer

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Help & Info about Messenger for Desktop for Windows

  • Is Messenger for Desktop free?

    This software bundle is absolutely free to download and install. As it is the unofficial messenger for Facebook users, there is no charge associated for the basic version.

  • Is Messenger for Desktop safe to install?

    This software bundle is regularly checked for viruses and other types of malware. Thus, users can remain confident that their personal details and the integrity of their operating system will not be compromised.

  • Can I access Messenger for Desktop offline?

    You will need to have an Internet connection in order to access this messenger (and Facebook in general). However, you can choose an offline mode so that other users will not be aware of your presence while chatting.

  • Will Messenger for Desktop work with additional social media sites besides Facebook?

    Please note that while not directly stated in the title, Messenger for Desktop has been designed to work only with Facebook. There are other third-party chat systems which can be chosen if you are looking to connect with other friends online.

  • Can Messenger for Desktop work with Mac devices?

    One of the advantages of this software package is that it is able to work in tandem with Mac devices as well as standard desktop computers. However, please note that the installation process is likely to be a bit different and you may need to download additional software.

  • Is Messenger for Desktop available for Windows 10 systems?

    There is currently a version of this messenger specifically designed to be used with Windows 10 operating systems. After navigating to the official download page, simply choose the variant that is applicable to your requirements.

  • Is Messenger for Desktop`available for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows?

    As this program is quite versatile, it has been designed to work with both 32- and 64-bit Windows operating systems. It should also be mentioned that 32-bit Mac OS formats alongside 64-bit options are available. Take a look at the options highlighted on the main download page.

  • Will Messenger for Desktop allow me to send pictures and voice recordings?

    Another interesting feature of this program is that you have many other options besides text messaging alone. You can send stickers, images, files and audio recordings with the click of a button. In some ways, it can be seen as functioning similar to other third-party systems such as Skype.

  • How can I install Messenger for Desktop?

    Once you access the official download page, you will need to click on the proper installation icon (relevant to your system). After an initial binary file is downloaded, you will be asked to install the full program. A wizard will guide you through the process and when completed, this messenger can be accessed immediately.

  • How often is Messenger for Desktop updated?

    Although the exact update intervals will vary, an upgrade generally takes place when Facebook makes a change to their system or when a fault is detected within the software itself. These could occur every couple of weeks or on a bi-monthly basis.

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Softonic

In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.