Build 689 is Released We are happy to announce the release of build 0689 of the Windows Live™ Messenger Beta! We know you have all waited a long time for a refresh and are ready to provide feedback about the many changes and improvements we have made. Some of these changes include improvements to the color scheme and overall look and feel, Live Contacts, Messenger Add-ins, and Voice Call improvements. Click here for the Release Notes for build 689. Here is some other important information about this release: • Before installing, review the list of known issues with this build. Click here to view them or go to http://connect.microsoft.com • The download is available on both a public download site and on Connect. Feel free to download it from wherever is most convenient for you. • Only provisioned accounts can sign into the beta. If you need to get an account provisioned you can do so by going to ideas.live.com. Complete the Test Scenarios - Win Prizes! With the new build comes new test scenarios. We want you to complete these scenarios so bad we will give out a prize to ten of you just for completing them. For each test scenario you complete between now and 10-May 2006 your name will be put in the hat (we have six new scenarios giving you six chances to win). Then on 17-May 2006 we will draw ten lucky names to receive one of the cool prizes out of our prize bin. Some examples of the prizes are: Limited Edition "Perfect Dark Zero" XBOX 360 video game Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 MSN Magic Eight Ball Toy Microsoft Digital Image Suite 2006 And more! To enter all you have to do is complete the test scenarios. Click here to get started. Also, don’t forget to check out the Official Rules. If you have any questions or issues with downloading and installing the refresh, or with accessing anything on Connect. Don't hesitate to contact the Beta Team at wlminfo@microsoft.com. Thank you, The Windows Live Beta Team