<p>Microsoft is close to completely folding its Windows Live Messenger service with its VoIP Skype service it purchased last year. The company has confirmed with TruTower that it plans to sunset the service before the end of the first quarter of 2013, giving its users a few months to pair their Windows Live and Skype accounts.</p><p>The process of merging the two accounts is quite simple. For this process, we're going to show users where they can find more information on this process as well as the process itself. First, point your browser to Skype.com. The first thing you want to do (after you sign in or sign up, of course) is click on "Profile" under the "Account Details" header. This will bring you directly to the profile page where you can edit your information.</p><p>From here, simply click on the "Learn more" link to the direct right of the header that reads "Microsoft account" and "Not connected." This will come up with a dialogue box that will show you how you can merge your two accounts:</p><p>Next, simply start Skype, and enter your Microsoft account information under the account settings. Depending on your version (of which there are many), the Account settings page will be in a different location. For instance, in Windows 8, the account settings is on the lower right side of the screen after clicking on "Settings" in the charms bar and then on "Profile."</p><p><a href="http://www.trutower.com/2012/12/28/how-to-merge-your-windows-live-messenger-account-with-skype/">Keep reading...</a></p>