If you want to backup your Skype chat history, you have to copy the whole contents of your Skype account folder to a backup location.
Where the Skype chat history actually stored on Hard disc?
Your chat conversations on Skype are stored in your computer in a folder that has the same name as your ‘Skype Name’, the location of which depends upon the operating system you are using.
Your Skype chat history is stored in your Skype account folder at the following location for the specific operating system you are using.
Also Note that the below locations are based on the operating system having been installed on the C drive. This may be different in your case. The “[USER NAME]” needs to be replaced with your OS user name, and the “[Skype Name]” needs to be replaced with your Skype Name. Your Skype Name can be found by opening Skype and selecting ‘Skype’ -> ‘Profile’ -> ‘Edit Your Profile’ and reviewing the display on the right hand side.
Windows 7
On a Windows 7 Operating system, the location of a Skype account folder is:
C:\Users\[USER NAME]\AppData\Roaming\Skype\[Skype Name]\
Windows Vista
On a Windows Vista Operating System, the location of a Skype account folder is:
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER NAME]\Application Data\Skype\Skype Name]
Windows XP
On a Windows XP Operating System, the location of a Skype account folder is:
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER NAME]\Application Data\Skype\Skype Name]
MAC OS X
On an Apple MAC Operating System, the location of a Skype account folder is:
Library/Application Support/Skype/[Skype Name]
How to backup the Skype account folder?
When you have located your "Skype account folder", copy and paste it to a backup location of your choice. If you backup your Skype account folder in this way, that represents a complete backup of your account.
How to restore the Skype account folder to a new Operating system/new PC?
Just copy the "Skype account folder" you have backed up earlier and paste the folder to the specific location (from above location guideline) of your specific operating system.
Have nice chats.............:)
Where the Skype chat history actually stored on Hard disc?
Your chat conversations on Skype are stored in your computer in a folder that has the same name as your ‘Skype Name’, the location of which depends upon the operating system you are using.
Your Skype chat history is stored in your Skype account folder at the following location for the specific operating system you are using.
Also Note that the below locations are based on the operating system having been installed on the C drive. This may be different in your case. The “[USER NAME]” needs to be replaced with your OS user name, and the “[Skype Name]” needs to be replaced with your Skype Name. Your Skype Name can be found by opening Skype and selecting ‘Skype’ -> ‘Profile’ -> ‘Edit Your Profile’ and reviewing the display on the right hand side.
Windows 7
On a Windows 7 Operating system, the location of a Skype account folder is:
C:\Users\[USER NAME]\AppData\Roaming\Skype\[Skype Name]\
Windows Vista
On a Windows Vista Operating System, the location of a Skype account folder is:
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER NAME]\Application Data\Skype\Skype Name]
Windows XP
On a Windows XP Operating System, the location of a Skype account folder is:
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER NAME]\Application Data\Skype\Skype Name]
MAC OS X
On an Apple MAC Operating System, the location of a Skype account folder is:
Library/Application Support/Skype/[Skype Name]
How to backup the Skype account folder?
When you have located your "Skype account folder", copy and paste it to a backup location of your choice. If you backup your Skype account folder in this way, that represents a complete backup of your account.
How to restore the Skype account folder to a new Operating system/new PC?
Just copy the "Skype account folder" you have backed up earlier and paste the folder to the specific location (from above location guideline) of your specific operating system.
Have nice chats.............:)
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