I tried this with a 25 frame gif and it showed first 3 frames but narrowed.
I found this too refering to deluxe display pics:
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Source: MSN Messenger 7 Help - MSN Messenger 7 Beta Help
Dynamic display pictures change automatically according to your mood.
1. Click the Tools menu, and then click Change Display Picture. (If menu choices don't appear at the top of your window, you may have hidden your window frame. Click in the upper left corner, or press ALT to restore it.)
2. Click Create a Dynamic Display Picture.
3. On the MSN partner site, create and download (Copy a program or file from another location, such as the Internet, to your computer.) the dynamic display picture you want to use. The picture will be automatically installed.
Notes
* Some features may not be available in your country or region.
* If you have billing problems or questions when purchasing MSN Messenger components or services from an MSN content partner, you must contact the content provider directly: Click the Help menu, point to Billing Support, and then click the component or service that you would like billing assistance with. MSN Product Support cannot resolve billing issues with other companies.
* MSN Messenger components purchased from MSN content partners can only be used on the same computer and with the same Passport account with which they were purchased.
* You can block others from seeing your display picture. Click the Tools menu, and then click Options. In the left pane, click Personal. Clear the Show my Display Picture and allow others to see it check box.
* You can block display pictures from other people. Click the Tools menu, and then click Options. In the left pane, click Personal. Clear the Show display picture from others check box.
Microsoft is sooo confusing (see below)