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Can chat history be retrieved from an Instant Messaging program (such as AOL Instant Messenger, Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, etc.)?

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Can chat history be retrieved from an Instant Messaging program (such as AOL Instant Messenger, Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, etc.)?

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Many instant messaging programs create logs and records of conversations that can later be discovery and investigated. A computer forensic examiner has specific software and procedures to recover this type of information so it can be used as electronic evidence to support your case.