| SkypeLogView v1.55 - Skype Log Viewer (.dbb and main.db files) Copyright (c) 2008 - 2014 Nir Sofer |
Open Skype on your computer. The Skype icon looks like a white 'S' in a blue circle in your Applications folder If you're not automatically logged in, click the Sign In button, and sign in with your Skype Name, email or phone and your password. Lync Server 2010 is not supported – instead we recommend customers continue to use the Lync for Mac 2011 client. Visit the Known Issues and FAQ pages for more information. Visit the Skype for Business Client Comparison Tables for side by side feature comparisons for Lync, Skype for Business and Skype for Business Server.
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
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.
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 | Save the list of all log items into a tab-delimited text file. |
| /stabular | Save the list of all log items into a tabular text file. |
| /sverhtml | Save the list of all log items into HTML file (Vertical). |
| /logsfolder | Start SkypeLogView with the specified logs folder.You can also specify the main.db filename instead of the log folder. |
| parameter can specify the column index (0 for the first column, 1 for the second column, and so on) orthe name of the column, like 'Record Number' and 'Action Time'.You can specify the '~' prefix character (e.g: '~User Name') if you want to sort in descending order.You can put multiple /sort in the command-line if you want to sort by multiple columns. Examples: | |
- Run SkypeLogView with /savelangfile parameter:
SkypeLogView.exe /savelangfile
A file named SkypeLogView_lng.ini will be created in the folder of SkypeLogView utility. - Open the created language file in Notepad or in any other text editor.
- Translate all string entries to the desired language.Optionally, you can also add your name and/or a link to your Web site. (TranslatorName and TranslatorURL values) If you add this information, it'll be used in the 'About' window.
- After you finish the translation, Run SkypeLogView, and all translated strings will be loaded from the language file.
If you want to run SkypeLogView without the translation, simply rename the language file, or move it to another folder.
License
This 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 !Disclaimer
The 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.Feedback
If you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in my utility, you can send a message to nirsofer@yahoo.com
| Download SkypeLogView |
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.
| Language | Translated By | Date | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Abo Rehaam | 29/05/2014 | 1.52 |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Paulo Guzmán | 26/08/2018 | 1.55 |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Allan Slarsen | 08/01/2011 | 1.12 |
| Bulgarian | DJPlamen | 18/07/2009 | 1.11 |
| Czech | Mr.Krysa | 12/04/2009 | 1.11 |
| Dutch | Jan Verheijen | 24/12/2014 | 1.55 |
| French | Anthony MAGNAN (Netbew) | 27/12/2014 | 1.55 |
| French | aMadEUs | 11/10/2011 | 1.21 |
| German | «Latino» auf WinTotal.de | 21/12/2014 | 1.55 |
| Greek | geogeo.gr | 27/08/2014 | 1.52 |
| Hungarian | Zoltán Szabó (agch.nsps@gmail.com) | 17/06/2010 | 1.12 |
| Italian | Dario Canossi | 18/09/2015 | 1.55 |
| Italian | Fabius | 10/07/2014 | 1.52 |
| Japanese | SABAdmin | 06/12/2008 | 1.05 |
| Norwegian | Leif Roger Kolberg | 06/06/2009 | 1.11 |
| Polish | localizr.net | 08/11/2008 | 1.00 |
| Romanian | Jaff (Oprea Nicolae) | 05/02/2016 | 1.55 |
| Russian | Dmitry Yerokhin | 22/02/2014 | 1.51 |
| Simplified Chinese | jaco | 24/02/2012 | 1.21 |
| Simplified Chinese | Eddy Cheung | 04/07/2012 | 1.35 |
| Slovak | František Fico | 10/02/2017 | 1.55 |
| Spanish | Buttler25 | 31/03/2009 | 1.05 |
| Traditional Chinese | 發夢 King | 19/02/2009 | 1.10 |
| Traditional Chinese | 丹楓 Danfong-虫二電氣診所 | 05/02/2011 | 1.16 |
| Turkish | EFromm | 11/02/2009 | 1.06 |
| Turkish | HARUN ARI | 25/03/2011 | 1.21 |
| Valencian | vjatv | 06/11/2008 | 1.0 |
Read this topic to learn about hardware, software, and infrastructure requirements for running Skype for Business on a Mac.
The Skype for Business on Mac Client is available for download.
Hardware and software requirements for Skype for Business on Mac
The Skype for Business on Mac client requires Mac OS X El Capitan and higher, and uses at least 100MB of disk space. We support the use of all built-in audio and video devices. External devices must be in the Skype for Business Solutions Catalog.
Note
This list is preliminary and some devices may be qualified for Lync, but not supported on Skype for Business on the Mac.Refer to the System requirements for the minimum hardware required.
Legacy Mac clients
Skype for Business Server 2015 also supports the following legacy clients on computers that are running Mac OS 10.5.8 or latest service pack or release (Intel-based) operating systems (Mac OS 10.9 operating system is not currently supported). For details about supported features, see Desktop client feature comparison for Skype for Business.
Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 (see Lync for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide)
Microsoft Communicator for Mac 2011 (see Communicator for Mac 2011 Deployment Guide)
These clients are not supported by Skype for Business Server 2019.
Infrastructure requirements for Skype for Business on Mac
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.
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 | Save the list of all log items into a tab-delimited text file. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| /stabular | Save the list of all log items into a tabular text file. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| /sverhtml | Save the list of all log items into HTML file (Vertical). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| /logsfolder | Start SkypeLogView with the specified logs folder.You can also specify the main.db filename instead of the log folder. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| parameter can specify the column index (0 for the first column, 1 for the second column, and so on) orthe name of the column, like 'Record Number' and 'Action Time'.You can specify the '~' prefix character (e.g: '~User Name') if you want to sort in descending order.You can put multiple /sort in the command-line if you want to sort by multiple columns. Examples: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In order to translate SkypeLogView to other language, follow the instructions below:
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 nirsofer@yahoo.com
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.
Read this topic to learn about hardware, software, and infrastructure requirements for running Skype for Business on a Mac. The Skype for Business on Mac Client is available for download. Hardware and software requirements for Skype for Business on MacThe Skype for Business on Mac client requires Mac OS X El Capitan and higher, and uses at least 100MB of disk space. We support the use of all built-in audio and video devices. External devices must be in the Skype for Business Solutions Catalog. Note This list is preliminary and some devices may be qualified for Lync, but not supported on Skype for Business on the Mac.Refer to the System requirements for the minimum hardware required. Legacy Mac clientsSkype for Business Server 2015 also supports the following legacy clients on computers that are running Mac OS 10.5.8 or latest service pack or release (Intel-based) operating systems (Mac OS 10.9 operating system is not currently supported). For details about supported features, see Desktop client feature comparison for Skype for Business.
These clients are not supported by Skype for Business Server 2019. Infrastructure requirements for Skype for Business on MacThe Skype for Business on Mac client leverages both the Unified Communications Management Platform (UCMP) as well as the Unified Communications Web API (UCWA) that our mobility clients use. The client has the same requirements as our mobility clients in that you must have an Access Edge Server and Reverse Proxy deployed in a supported configuration. AuthenticationThe Skype for Business on Mac client supports Cert-based authentication, Microsoft Modern Authentication, and Multi-Factor Authentication when deployed and enabled. Note Due to a current limitation, the user's Exchange credentials must be the same as their Skype for Business credentials. CertificatesCertificates in use on the Access Edge, Reverse Proxy and Front End servers must not use the SHA-512 hash algorithm. The HTTP Certificate Revocation List must be defined and accessible by the client. For example, we don't support an LDAP entry in the certificate as your Certificate Revocation List. DNSCannot React To Message On Skype For MacbookMobility must be properly deployed for the Skype for Business on the Mac client to function properly. A common failure scenario is to have both of the following DNS entries resolvable on the internal network: Cannot React To Message On Skype For Mac Catalina
Cannot React To Message On Skype For Macbook ProFor more information, refer to: Deploying Mobility in Lync Server 2013, and the Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Mobility Guide. Cannot React To Message On Skype For Mac OsSee also |
