Yahoo Essentials

Yahoo Essentials is a free installer that combines Yahoo Messenger, Yahoo Companion, and the Yahoo Messenger Explorer Bar Yahoo Essentials is a free installer that combines Yahoo Messenger, Yahoo Companion, and the Yahoo Messenger Explorer Bar in a single download. If you do not already have a Yahoo ID, the installer will help you set one up.

It allows you to send and receive instant messages directly from Internet Explorer, personalize Internet Explorer with easier access to Yahoo services, and create desktop and start menu shortcuts to the most popular Yahoo games and services.