How do I find old messages on Windows Live Messenger?
Open a chat file with your preferred web browser. Old MSN/Windows Live Messenger chat logs are stored in a . xml filetype. These can be read by a web browser. Open them with right-click > Open With… and select your preferred web browser from the list.
Does Windows Live Messenger still exist?
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.
When was Windows Live Messenger discontinued?
October 31, 2014
In 2013, the product was discontinued, and Microsoft began cutting service to existing clients. It remained active in China for another 18 months, and ceased operations there on October 31, 2014.
Why was Windows Live Messenger discontinued?
The joint venture ended last year due to a dispute between TOM Group and Skype over the new users acquired by Skype during its 9 year history in China, according to Business Insider. Microsoft is operating Skype in China with a company called Guangming Founder.
How to search for a range of dates in Windows 10?
Speaking of the File Explorer UI, it is still possible to search for a range of dates using just your mouse. This is where those hoops come in. In the File Explorer ribbon, switch to the Search tab and click the Date Modified button. You’ll see a list of predefined options like Today, Last Week, Last Month, and so on. Pick any of them.
How do I select a date range in a folder?
First of all, if you like using the keyboard, you can easily select a date range by typing it in the search box in any folder, just like in previous versions of Windows. Just use the following syntax:
How do I search for files modified on a specific date?
The text search box changes to reflect your choice and Windows performs the search. To choose a more specific date range follow those steps, then click anywhere on the text in that box after the colon (so, for example, on “this week”) and a calendar will pop up. Click any date to search for files modified on that day.