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# Messenger Methods

The methods of the Messenger class are listed below. For a complete list of Messenger class members, see the Messenger Members topic.

#### Public Instance Methods

Connect | Connect to the messenger network.
CreateConversation | Creates a conversation.
Disconnect | Disconnect from the messenger network.
Equals (inherited from Object) | Determines whether the specified Object is equal to the current Object.
GetHashCode (inherited from Object) | Serves as a hash function for a particular type. GetHashCode is suitable for use in hashing algorithms and data structures like a hash table.
GetMSNSLPHandler | Returns a MSNSLPHandler, associated with a P2P session. The returned object can be used to send or receive invitations from the remote contact.
GetType (inherited from Object) | Gets the Type of the current instance.
ToString (inherited from Object) | Returns a String that represents the current Object.

#### Protected Instance Methods

CleanUp | Cleans up resources.
Finalize (inherited from Object) | Allows an Object to attempt to free resources and perform other cleanup operations before the Object is reclaimed by garbage collection.
MemberwiseClone (inherited from Object) | Creates a shallow copy of the current Object.
OnConversationCreated | Fires the ConversationCreated event.

#### See Also

Messenger Class | XihSolutions.DotMSN Namespace