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Enabling or disabling "Conversation history" for IM messages

ID: SLN4644
Refers to: Mail , Messenger 11.5 , Messenger 11 , Messenger 10 and earlier , Messenger for Mac , Messenger Mobile , Messenger iPhone , Messenger Android

Description

How to turn off (or on) the archiving function for IM conversations.


Resolution

By default, your IM conversations are saved in the Conversations folder. You can access this folder in the list on the right side of the page, right below the Inbox.

To enable or disable the archiving of IMs:

  1. Click the gear icon (Gear Icon) in the upper-right corner of the window.
  2. Select Messenger Options from the options that appear. 
  3. In the Messenger Options window, click Other from the menu options on the left.
  4. Check or uncheck the box for "Keep a history of my conversations."
  5. Click OK to save your changes.

Note: If you are not saving your conversation history, it isn't possible to remove the "Conversations" folder.



Last updated: March 15, 2013
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