How to Find Your MSN Messenger's Shared Background Images
Find the folder that contains the background images., You will see a number of .dat files in the folder., Rename file, replacing ".dat" file type with ".jpg"., If you're using WLM 8.1 they are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\test\Local...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find the folder that contains the background images.
It should be something like:
C:\Documents and Settings\sword\Application Data\Microsoft\MSN Messenger\(long number)\Backgrounds -
Step 2: You will see a number of .dat files in the folder.
Copy whichever ones you want to another folder. , This will convert to .jpg format.
From there just open it like any jpeg file. ,, Change all .dt2 to .jpg or .bmp and you'll be able to double click them and open in your default image viewer. -
Step 3: Rename file
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Step 4: replacing ".dat" file type with ".jpg".
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Step 5: If you're using WLM 8.1 they are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\test\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\<email address="">\ObjectStore\Backgrounds
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Step 6: Background image files use the extension dt2.
Detailed Guide
It should be something like:
C:\Documents and Settings\sword\Application Data\Microsoft\MSN Messenger\(long number)\Backgrounds
Copy whichever ones you want to another folder. , This will convert to .jpg format.
From there just open it like any jpeg file. ,, Change all .dt2 to .jpg or .bmp and you'll be able to double click them and open in your default image viewer.
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