Fchat

Fchat, latest version 1.2, developed by JADsoftware, is a must-have communication tool that falls under the instant messaging subcategory. This freeware offers an efficient way to search a computer's hard drive for Facebook® chat messages or to capture them silently in real-time.

Users can easily download the latest version, 1.2, as an Fchat.exe file designed to run on Windows XP, Vista, and 7. Earlier versions like 1.1 and 1.0 are also available, making it a versatile option for those on older systems. The program excels at creating HTML report files that sort the found or captured messages by date and time, ensuring that users can easily navigate through their conversation history.

Fchat offers two search modes: Quick Search and Full Search. Quick Search is straightforward, running a fast scan on your system drive (usually C:/) to retrieve existing Facebook® chat messages. Although it doesn't capture everything, it provides a speedy way to recover a substantial number of messages.

For those needing a more exhaustive search, Full Search is an excellent option. It scans the entire system drive, covering free space, virtual memory files, and beyond. While this mode takes longer, it recompenses by delivering a more comprehensive retrieval of chat messages from your hard drive.

Notably, Unicode support ensures that messages in different languages are accurately converted back to their original text. However, remember that since Facebook® does not actually log your chats, Fchat can only recover messages left on your system. Predicting the exact number or timeframe of recoverable messages remains challenging.

Pros:

• Free to use, no cost involved
• Supports multiple Windows OS versions
• Unicode support for different languages
• Comprehensive search options (Quick Search and Full Search)

Cons:

• Cannot predict the number or timeframe of recoverable messages
• Full Search mode can be time-consuming

Fchat is an outstanding tool for anyone looking to search or capture Facebook® chat messages effortlessly on their Windows PC.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We cannot guarantee that the program is safe to download as it will be downloaded from the developer's website. Before launching the program, check it with any free antivirus software.

You may want to check out more software, such as WinPopup Speak or ISDNphone, which might be similar to Fchat.