Windows 7 - any way to minimize windows Live messenger to tray?

Hey all, I installed windows live messenger through the link included in Windows 7, where you can also opt to install the other windows live stuff (which I did not install). This means that it installs a new version, probably a beta also, as it's version 2009, build 14.0.8050.1202. I've already sent feedback to MS about this through their messenger feedback site, but perhaps someone here knows a quick solution, cos this is driving me nuts.

When messenger is running, the icon for windows messenger is always on the superbar. I don't like that. I don't want it there, I want messenger to be minimized to tray like in all previous windows versions. I have found no options to do this in messenger itself, but maybe I've overlooked something.
If anyone knows of a quick fix, please let me know!

The only way I know of is to use the older messenger

hmmmm .... I have uninstalled the version I had....downloaded install software from the dutch messenger site.... but when I installed that, it installed the exact same version I had just gotten rid of. Would you know of a way for me to install an older version?

All you need to do is find the exe, right click, and tell it to open in compatibility for Vista.

Fabulous!!!!
Thank! This worked a treat!!!!!!

Well I wish I had tried that, oh well I like the old messenger better anyway.

I tried the new messenger and I take it back, I prefer the new messenger and even more now I can put it in the system tray, thanks mSeliga!

thanx mr mSeliga

Thank you! This was annoying me too. Stupid easy fix heh, don't know why I didn't try it. Thanks again mSeliga!

Thanks mate i love it Lol

Worked for me also but after changing the compatability to Vista I had to sign out and close the program down completly then reopen before the changes would take place. You can see it make the changes when it starts up again.