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Download Skyperious - Explore, browse through databases, containing Skype conversations, contacts or additional data and edit or merge the information. Note: you can download applications to view the history in log form from the main.db file if you want to double check that the history is there before you do all the backups and restores. On PC there is SkypeLogView by NirSoft which is easy to use.not sure for Mac. Available for all Windows, Linux and Mac computers as well as for Android and iOS devices. Free group calls with up to 50 people. Phone calls and SMS available for a small fee. The app is free to download and use, however, if you want to call landline phones or send SMS, you might need to buy a subscription or pay a small fee.
SkypeLogView v1.55 - Skype Log Viewer (.dbb and main.db files) Copyright (c) 2008 - 2014 Nir Sofer |
See Also
- Replay Telecorder for Skype: Capture/Record Skype Conversations (Video and Audio)
Description
SkypeLogView reads the log files created by Skype application, and displays the details of incoming/outgoing calls, chat messages, and filetransfers made by the specified Skype account. You can select one or more items from the logs list, and then copy them to the clipboard, or export them into text/html/csv/xml file.Notice: In the latest versions of Skype the tables/fields structure of the Skype database were changed, and at this moment this tool cannot read the new database of Skype.
System Requirements
This utility works on any version of Windows starting from Windows 2000 and up to Windows 8.You don't have to install Skype in order to use this utility. You only need the original log files created by skype, even if they are on an external drive.Versions History
- Version 1.55:
- Fixed to find the correct item when typing the string you want to search into the main List View.
- Added secondary sorting support: You can now get a secondary sorting, by holding down the shift key while clicking the column header. Be aware that you only have to hold down the shift key when clicking the second/third/fourth column. To sort the first column you should not hold down the Shift key.
- Version 1.52:
- Fixed SkypeLogView to work while Skype is running.
- Version 1.51:
- Added 'End Time' column. (Available only for records with duration value)
- Version 1.50:
- Added new actions: Voicemails and chats.
- Added 'Copy Selected Messages' option (Ctrl+M) - Copy only the messages of all selected items.
- Fixed to display date/time properly according to daylight saving time settings.
- Version 1.42:
- Fixed bug: SkypeLogView crashed when exporting long chat message to html file.
- Fixed issue: The properties and the other windows opened in the wrong monitor, on multi-monitors system.
- Version 1.41:
- You can now specify directly the main.db filename, instead of the skype folder where main.db is located.(This feature works from the user interface and with the /logsfolder command-line option)
- Version 1.40:
- Added Duration Display Format option: HH:MM:SS, Seconds, Minutes, or Hours.
- Version 1.36:
- Fixed a problem with /SaveDirect command-line option.
- Version 1.35:
- Added 'Stop' menu item which allows you to stop the loading process of the Skype logs.
- SkypeLogView now loads the log items much faster and with less memory usage, especially if you have a large amount of items in the log.
- Added support for SMS messages.
- Version 1.30:
- Added 'Show Select Folder On Start' option. When it's turned on,the 'Select Skype Logs Folder' window appears on the screen before loading the logs of Skype, so you can choose thecorrect folder and/or choose a specific date/time range.
- Fixed bug: SkypeLogView failed to load the log file if the path contained non-English characters.
- Added /SaveDirect command line option, for using with the other save command-line options (/scomma, /stab, /sxml, and so on...)
When you use the SaveDirect mode, the log lines of Skype are saved directly to the disk, without loading them into the memory first.This means that you can save a list with large amount of log lines into your disk without any memory problem, as long as you have enough disk space to store the saved file.The drawback of this mode: You cannot sort the log lines according to the column you choose with /sort command-line option. - The date/time range is now saved in the config file.
- Added 3 command-line options to set the date/time range: /UseTimeRange , /FromTime and /ToTime
- Version 1.21 - Fixed a crash problem when saving to HTML.
- Version 1.20 - Added option to load only the log records in the specified date/time range. (In the 'Select Logs Folder' window)
- Version 1.16 - SkypeLogView now displays an error message if Skype 5 is opened and locks the log file.
- Version 1.15 - Fixed bug: For some records, SkypeLogView displayed a wrong date/time, with year 2065-2067.
- Version 1.13 - Fixed issue: Removed the wrong encoding from the xml string, which caused problems to some xml viewers.
- Version 1.12 - Added command-line option for sorting.
- Version 1.11 - Fixed bug: SkypeLogView crashed on saving to html.
- Version 1.10 - Added support for the new 'main.db' that is created and used by Skype 4.When this file is detected, SkypeLogView automatically loads the logs from this file instead of the old .dbb files.
- Version 1.06 - Added error message when Skype locks the log files.
- Version 1.05 - Added filter by action type (In Options menu).
- Version 1.00 - First release.
Skype Log Files Location
Skype Log files are stored under C:Documents and Settings[Profile Name]Application DataSkype[Skype User].In Windows Vista and 2008, the log files are stored under C:Documents and Settings[Profile Name]AppDataRoamingSkype[Skype User].Using SkypeLogView
SkypeLogView doesn't require any installation process or additional dll files.In order to start using it, simply run the executable file - SkypeLogView.exeIf Skype is installed on your system, SkypeLogView automatically detect the last used account, and loads the logs from it.You can select to view the logs of another account by using the 'Select Logs Folder' option.
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After you loaded the right logs, you can select one or more items from the list, and then save them to text/csv/html/xml file.
A Few Points To Notice...
- When Skype is opened, it also locks the logs file. before using SkypeLogView, you should close Skype completely.
- For calls and file transfers, the 'User Name' and 'Display Name' columns always display the user in the other side.As opposed to calls and file transfers, in chat messages these columns always display the the user that sent the message.This means that if you are the one that sent the message, you'll see your own name in these columns.
- For chat messages, the ChatID column is identical for all messages in the same chat session.
- The duration column is only displayed for incoming/outgoing calls.Also, for calls tries that have been failed, the duration column won't display any value.
Command-Line Options
/UseTimeRange <0 | 1> | 0 = Load all records.1 = Load only records according to the specified date/time range. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
/stab <Filename> | Save the list of all log items into a tab-delimited text file. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
/stabular <Filename> | Save the list of all log items into a tabular text file. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
/sverhtml <Filename> | Save the list of all log items into HTML file (Vertical). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
/logsfolder <Logs Folder> | Start SkypeLogView with the specified logs folder.You can also specify the main.db filename instead of the log folder. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Examples: SkypeLogView.exe /shtml 'f:templogs.html' /sort 2 /sort ~1 SkypeLogView.exe /shtml 'f:templogs.html' /sort 'User Name' /sort 'Record Number' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If you want to run SkypeLogView without the translation, simply rename the language file, or move it to another folder. LicenseThis utility is released as freeware. You are allowed to freely distribute this utility via floppy disk, CD-ROM, Internet, or in any other way, as long as you don't charge anything for this. If you distribute this utility, you must include all files inthe distribution package, without any modification !DisclaimerThe software is provided 'AS IS' without any warranty, either expressed or implied,including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitnessfor a particular purpose. The author will not be liable for any special, incidental,consequential or indirect damages due to loss of data or any other reason.FeedbackIf you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in my utility, you can send a message to [email protected]
SkypeLogView is also available in other languages. In order to change the language of SkypeLogView, download the appropriate language zip file, extract the 'skypelogview_lng.ini', and put it in the same folder that you Installed SkypeLogView utility.
If you use Skype regularly, you already have some important chat histories on the application. If you happen to lose one of the chat histories by mistake – say, via accidental deletion – you would want to know if it is possible to get the lost data back. Skype history recovery is generally easy. As long as you have the right data recovery tool, you shouldn’t have to struggle with the recovery. In this article, we will show you how to recover deleted Skype chat history.
1When You Can Recover Skype Chat History?Skype has a database file that it uses to store chat histories. If this database file is still available on your device, skype history recovery should be much easier. The only time when you may not have the ability to recover your lost skype chats is if the database file is missing and it has already been overwritten. If the database file is missing but it is not overwritten, you can use a data recovery tool to get it back. 2 How to Recover Deleted Skype Chat History Using SkypeLogView?As we had mentioned earlier on, Skype stores all your chats in a database file. SkypeLogView helps you access the database file quite easily and view your messages. The database file is named main.db. To use the SkypeLogView to access the database file and view your deleted messages, follow the steps below: Download and install SkypeLogView on your device. Launch the application and then open the main.db file. You can use the SkypeLogView browser to locate the conversation that has the messages you had deleted. What is Included in the Main.db?When you delete messages from Skype, the application just hides them. However, the tool does not remove them from the main.db. This means that the main.db file will feature both the deleted messages and the messages you currently have on your Skype application. Where to Find Main.db?To access the main.db file, you will need to locate this directory: C:UsersYourWindowsUsernameAppDataRoamingSkypeYourSkypeUsername Cons: You need to download and install SkypeLogView on your device. It is a bit complicated to find the conversion containing the messages you deleted. 3 How to Recover Deleted Skype Chat History with the Previous Version?To use this method to get your Skype history back, you will need to follow the steps we have outlined below: Go to C:UsersYourWindowsUsernameAppDataRoamingSkypeYourSkypeUsername Right-click on the file that has your username > choose Properties > select the Previous versions tab > highlight the older version and then hit the Restore button. This should help you get your Skype history back. Note: This method is applicable only if you have enabled 'the Previous Version' feature before deleting Skype chat history. 4 How to Recover Skype History File with AnyRecover?While going through the methods we have described above, you have probably discovered that both methods are relying on Skype history files. This means that if the skype history file is missing; you will not have the ability to recover your lost skype history via the methods described above. If you discover that the history file is missing, you do not have to assume that you have lost your skype chat history forever. It is possible to recover the chat history file. All you will need is a tool known as AnyRecover. AnyRecover Features:
Do not miss out the opportunity to get AnyRecover with 20% OFF How to Recover Skype Chat History with AnyRecover?Below, we have outlined the steps you will need to follow to get your Skype chat history file back. We will be assuming that someone deleted the Skype chat history file by mistake. Step 1. After installing AnyRecover on your computer, launch it. Choose the “Recycle Bin” option. Step 2. Press “Start” button to run scanning process. The program will start an all-round scan on your selected location. Step 3. After the scan, you can preview the files and choose the ones to get back. To get your files back, hit the 'Recover' button. 5 How to Retrieve Skype Chat History from Another ComputerRight off the bat, it’s worth mentioning that this is complicated. How to recover Skype chat history from different computer can be mindboggling for some individuals but to make this as simple as possible, follow our detailed step-by-step guide below. Step #1: Open an Explorer window, click “View”, and enable the “Hidden items” setting. Step #2: Go to this file path but replace WinUser with the Windows account name: C:UsersWinUserAppDataLocalPackagesMicrosoft.SkypeAppLocalstate Step #3: Enter your Skype username folder and find a database file called main.db. Step #4: Copy this file onto a USB flash drive and onto the other computer. Step #5: Repeat the previous steps on the second computer where you want to have the Skype chats accessible on. Skypelogview For MacStep #6: Force close Skype and replace the main.db on the second computer with the one we just copied from the first computer. Skypelogview For Macbook AirAfter you’ve done this, open Skype and sign in with the same account to access the messages. It may seem like a lot to take in however since Skype chats are saved in local files, this is the only way. Skypelogview For Mac CatalinaConclusion:Skypelogview For AndroidIf you have deleted your Skype history by mistake, you do not have to worry. We have outlined the top methods you can use to recover your Skype history. For the methods outlined in the first section to work, you will need to have the Skype history file on your computer. If the history file has been deleted too, you can use AnyRecover to get the file back. AnyRecover does allow you to preview the lost files for free. This ensures that you pay for the tool only if it can help you.
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