How to Recover Permanently Deleted Messages on Facebook on PC

Accidentally deleted your Facebook messages? Here’s how you can try to recover them on your PC.

Step 1: Check the Chat Archive

1. Open Messenger on your PC.
2. Click on Archived Chats next to your chat list.
3. Search for the specific conversation if you have many archived messages.
4. If located, you can unarchive the conversation by sending a message to the person, which will bring it back to your chat list.

Step 2: Request Copies from the Other Person

1. Deleted messages aren’t removed from the other person's chat list unless you selected “Remove for Everyone.”
2. Message the person and ask them to send you copies of the chat.
3. If you can't find their name, start a new chat and explain the situation.

Step 3: Download Your Facebook Data

1. Go to Settings & Privacy on Facebook.
2. Click on Your Facebook Information and then View next to “Download Your Information.”
3. Select categories you want, ensuring “Messages” is included.
4. Choose HTML format for easy access.
5. Pick the date range or let Facebook download all data.
6. Click Create File and wait for Facebook to prepare the data.
7. Once notified, download and unzip the file.
8. Open the folder named with your username to find the messages.

Step 4: Backup Your Messenger Chats

1. In Your Facebook Information, choose “Download Your Information.”
2. Select the date range for messages.
3. Ensure the “Messages” category is marked.
4. Create the file and wait for Facebook’s notification.
5. Download and store the data securely for future reference.

Remember: Archiving messages hides them, but they can be easily restored by sending or receiving a new message with that person.

By following these steps, you can attempt to recover your deleted Facebook messages on a PC.