How to Save MSN Messenger Conversation History

Conversing on MSN or another instant messenger service is becoming extremely popular. Conversations are important to keep since this is a primary means of contact with family, friends and co-workers. Saving a conversation history in MSN messenger is easy and the following will explain how.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Open MSN Instant Messenger.

2. Select "Show Menu" at the top of the screen.

3. Go to "Tools" and select "Options."

4. Pick "Messages." Look for "Message History." Check the box "Automatically keep a history of my conversations."

5. Check the box "Show my last conversation in new conversation windows" if you choose.

6. Save your conversations to a folder. There is a folder already selected, but you can change it by selecting "Change" and picking the folder where you want to save the conversations. You can make a new folder or pick one that is already there. You save all conversations to the same folder but each file has its own name.

7. Hit the "Apply" button and then "OK" and you will save conversations every time you talk to anyone on MSN messenger.

8. View your conversation with any contact by doing the following. Right click on a contact and select "Send an instant message." Go to the top of the page and click on "View your entire conversation history with this contact." A new window will open with your entire conversation with the person.

Tips & Warnings

• If your conversations become lengthy, you may find you have to put the conversation into an archive file. MSN will ask you if you want to delete the file or save it to an archive file if this happens.