Does Yahoo Instant Messenger still exist?

After 20 years, Yahoo Messenger has been shut down. Users will require to use the Yahoo Squirrel apps to restore chat histories, and maintain contact with friends. In what could be a bad news for all the 90’s kids out there, Yahoo Messenger will no longer be supported after today, July 17, 2018.

Does MSN chat 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.

Is Yahoo Messenger coming back?

Yep, Yahoo is returning to the messaging space today after closing its older app due to lack of use.

How do I retrieve my Yahoo Messenger messages?

Retrieving them involves simply logging on to the account, and they’ll display automatically.

  1. Open Yahoo and click the “Messenger” tab at the top.
  2. Click “Preferences” and then “Conversation history.”
  3. Click to select the “Keep a History of My Conversations” option and then click “Apply” to confirm.

Can I access my old MSN Messenger?

If you use a different computer, you might not be able to access your old chats and messages from MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger, because they were discontinued. However, if you made backups of these chats on your previous computer data or if you still use your old computer, you should be able to find them.

What is the best replacement for Yahoo Messenger?

Most alternatives are Instant Messengers and Video Calling Apps. The best alternative is Telegram, which is free. Other great apps like Yahoo! Messenger are Signal (Free, Open Source), Element (Freemium, Open Source), Jitsi (Free, Open Source) and Skype (Freemium).

How can I recover my Yahoo Messenger messages?