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+1  Q: 

Programatically launch MSN or chat client for specific contact

Is there a way to programmatically launch a chat client (eg: MSN Messenger) and automatically open a chat window for a specific contact?

I'm hoping for something similar to ShellExec("mailto:[email protected]"), but for chat instead of email.

+2  A: 

http://blogdesignhack.blogspot.com/2009/03/adding-im-hyperlinks-to-web-site.html

Check this.

msarathy  2009-05-11 04:00:36
Almost! I tried ShellExecute-ing hyperlink string for MSN and got a message "are you sure you want to start a conversation with..." then I got the MSN chat window - great. But also got a new IE window with a navigation cancelled page displayed. I'll look into more tomorrow.
cantabilesoftware  2009-05-11 06:51:14

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