Download ICQ 7 for Windows

Next, a dialogue window will appear prompting users to save the ICQ 7 download file. Click "Save" to continue downloading ICQ to your desktop.

Next, locate the ICQ 7 download file. Double-click the ICQ icon to begin the ICQ installation on your Windows PC.

Next, a dialogue window will appear prompting users to accept the ICQ 7 license agreement.

These license agreements typically outline the liabilities and responsibilities of the IM client's parent company and the user in using the IM client software. I recommend reading these license agreements fully before installing any software.

Check the radio box next to the statement which reads "I accept the terms of the agreement" to continue installing ICQ. Hit "Next" to continue.

Next, ICQ 7 users will be prompted to choose your installation options.

To install ICQ using the general installation, click "Next" to continue. To select your ICQ installation options, click "Customize Installation." Custom installation allows to, among other items, switch your web browser search to ICQ Search.

Once you have chosen your installation options, click "Next" to continue installing ICQ.

Your ICQ 7 installation will now commence. The ICQ installation should only take a few moment.

Following the installation of ICQ 7, users will have the opportunity to launch ICQ 7, and add an ICQ icon in quick launch and the desktop.

Click "Finish" to end the ICQ installation.

Your ICQ 7 download is now complete.

ICQ users can now sign in to their ICQ 7 IM client or sign up for a new account by clicking the "New? Register here" link on the ICQ Buddy List.