Shoutbox

The feature that shows song information works in conjunction with Microsoft Windows Media Player, and you may need to turn on the necessary components manually.

First, verify this feature is turned on in MSN Messenger:
In the main MSN Messenger window, on the Tools menu, click Options.
In the left pane, click Personal.
Under My Display Name, select the Show song information from Windows Media Player as a personal message check box.
Click OK.
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Second, verify the plug-in is turned on in Microsoft Windows
Media Player:
Start Windows Media Player.
Press ALT+T.
On the Tools menu, click Options.
Click the Plug-ins tab.
In the left pane, click Background.
In the right pane, select MSN Messenger Music Plug-in.
Click OK.