Common questions

How do I find old MSN Messenger conversations?

How do I find old MSN Messenger conversations?

To find your MSN Messenger chats backups go to C:\Documents and Settings\\\My Documents\My Received Files\ and open the folder with the same name as your Microsoft account. Then, click History to access your chat history and find the chats you’d wish to see.

Can you still download MSN Messenger?

Microsoft’s MSN Messenger, or Windows Live Messenger as it’s now known, will be fully retired on October 31st. The software maker originally announced its plans to shift users over to Skype last year, but Microsoft kept the service running in China.

How do I download Windows Live Messenger?

Download and install the Windows Live Messenger software from the Windows Live Essentials website at http://download.live.com/messenger. Once the Windows Live Messenger software installation procedure is complete, restart the computer .

How do I find my old MSN contact list?

Follow these steps to restore contacts:

  1. Go to http://people.live.com and sign-in using your Windows Live ID account.
  2. On the Contacts page, go to Manage and choose Restore deleted contacts.

Does Windows 10 have a messenger?

Stan Chudnovsky, VP of Messenger, has announced that Facebook Messenger is now available as brand new standalone desktop apps for Windows 10 and macOS users. All three versions of Messenger interact seamlessly, so you can switch between a PC, laptop, phone, or tablet without missing a message or call.

Can you access Windows Live Messenger?

Once the process is done, Windows Live Messenger should start or, if it doesn’t you can find it in the Start menu, depending on your version of Windows. You can go ahead and use that oh-so-familiar login window. Now use Windows Live Messenger, as old school style as possible.

Can you still login to MSN Messenger?

MSN/Windows Live Messenger was discontinued by Microsoft in 2013 to be replaced by Skype as their instant message communication platform. Luckily, if you are still using the same hard drive, your old chat histories should be safe and sound, even if you upgraded to Skype.

Can you still log into MSN Messenger?

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Ruth Doyle