1. Right click on the Windows Live Messenger shortcut and click on Properties.
2. For Windows Live Messenger to Use a Tray Icon -
Under the Compatibilty tab, check the Run this program in compatibility mode for box and select Windows Vista. (See screenshot below)
3. For Windows Live Messenger to Use a Taskbar Icon -
A) Under the Compatibilty tab, uncheck the Run this program in compatibility mode for box. (See screenshot below)
4. Click on OK.
5. Open Windows Live Messenger to see it’s icon location now. [refer to]



