Can you still log into 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.
Does MSN Messenger still work 2020?
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 recover my MSN Messenger?
You can recover any Windows Live Messenger chat logs from directly within Messenger itself.
- Launch Windows Live Messenger.
- Click "File" at the top of the window. ...
- Click the contact whose chat history you want to view.
- Click "OK" to open the chat log.
How do I find old MSN conversations?
To find your MSN Messenger chats backups go to C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\\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.