How can I back up my archived Yahoo messenger messages?

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Where are instant messages archived on Yahoo Messenger?

It says they are archived on the computer. Where on the computer are they saved? How can I access them without using Messenger?

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   If you use an installed version of Yahoo! Messenger the message archive is located...

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How can I view archived messages in Yahoo Messenger for Mac?

Hi! Just want to emphasize again that I'm not asking about how to enable message archiving in Yahoo Messenger Mac. I enabled it a long time ago (Preferences -> Messaging -> Enable Archiving). But my question is how do I view those archives? It...

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In messenger, across the top, click on the "Window" pull down menu. Go down to "messege...

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How can I download an old Yahoo Messenger and not lose my archived messages?

I don't like messenger version 10. What are the steps I take to download a good older version and not lose my archived messages?

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Open the Archieve tab...view messages...and when you click on a persons name...there is a floppy disc...

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If Yahoo Messenger archives are on my PC and not the server, can others using my PC see my archived messages?

I save and archive my private messenger conversations. Can another family member who does NOT know my password view them? I can't find them on my hard drive. (where would I go in my PC to delete them off of it?)

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archives are encrypted and stored as .dat files at... C:\ Program Files\ Yahoo!\ Messenger\ Profiles...

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Is there a way on Yahoo Messenger to find your archived messages for a particular day?

On Yahoo Messenger I have all of my messages saved and achived. Unfortunately I am seeking this person that imed me on Sunday and I need the info on the message, but I forgot his username. I have a long list of people and have tried going through it...

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Hi If you have had your archives enabled, then you are in good shape and this program I am about to...

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What is the file location for Yahoo Messenger archived messages on my Vista PC?

I thought the settings would be the same as on XP but I cant find it. Not even the Profiles folder within Yahoo Messenger. Can anyone help please?

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Mine is at C:/ Program Files/ Yahoo/ Messenger/ Profiles/ name/ Archive .

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Is there a way I can make my Yahoo Messenger private, ex....my archived messages?

from some nosy person who likes to read my messages & make comments he should not!

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people can read your yahoo messeger archive by using softwares like "Cool yahoo messenger archive...

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How long are messages archived on Yahoo messenger and do they delete automatically once read?

Once you read your messages that are achived do they delete automatically or do you have to delete them?

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Message Archiving in Yahoo Messenger is Not Turned on by default and requires you to change your Messenger...

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This feature currently isn't in Yahoo! Messenger for Mac simply because we didn't have time to polish...

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contacts won't be deleted, try to click Contacts > Show Offline Contacts or else, check your Book...

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