ICQ (I see you), first developed by the Israeli company Mirabilis, is an instant messaging computer program.

Some ICQ features are: send text messages, offline support, multi-user chars, free daily-limited SMS sending, resumable file transfers, greeting cardas and multiplayer games.

ICQ users are identified by UIN. The UIN is number distributed sequentially. Even though the only information that is permanent to a register user in ICQ is the UIN, you are able to search a relative or friend by their mail, or any other detail that the user made public.

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ICQ 6 This is the newest version of ICQ. ICQ 6 not only has change it interface, it has also got new features.

Features:

Extra Quick Way to Send IM

With ICQ 6 you can send and view instant messages directly from within your Contact List or from the message notification

Grouped Conversations

Now you have the possibility to manage all your conversations in a single message window. You can switch back and forth from conversation to conversation just clicking on the tabs at the top of the window.

Advanced Search Options

With ICQ 6 you have the possibility to search for contacts or on the web directly from your contact list.

Easy Access to Unread Messages

If you are busy, don’t worry!. Now you can quickly check all the messages that you have received.

History Miner

You can sort and search all your conversations as ICQ automatically saves them.

2 Way SMS

Now with ICQ you are able to send your friends ans SMS from your PC and your friend will be able to SMS back from their mobile direcltly to your ICQ message window.

A New Experience of Voice and Video

With ICQ 6 you can use each communication panel separately, or do it all in a single window

Recommended system requirements for ICQ 6

Windows XP + Vista

IE6 and above

Flash 7.0 and above (recommended)

256 MB of RAM (recommended)

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Can I transfer my History from ICQ 5.1 to ICQ6?

Yes, you can. When ICQ 6 is downloaded, you are asked whether you would like to transfer your history from ICQ 5.1 to ICQ 6..

How do I play games with other Contacts?

There many ways to start playing with other contact.

You might click (right click) on the user's name (contact name), then start and chose a game or: Right click on contact's name, then start, More, choose a game. After that you have to select the game from the Xtraz bar, at the top of the contact list.

Can I receive messages only from my contacts?

Yes. You just have to go to: main, then options, privacy, accept messenges only from my contacts.

How do I send an SMS Message?

In the conversation/message window there is an option at the top. In case you have not added a phone number to the contact you will send a message, ICQ will requested to add it. Once you have added the Mobile number, you just have to type your message and send it.

How do I arrange my Contact List?

You have to  right click on Contact List, after that show/hide and then mark your choices. Or just  or right click on Contact List, sort by, mark you choice.

Where can I find my status?

You can apply your status under your nickname on your ICQ instant messenger. Create your own or use one of our default messages.

Where can I find The Xtraz?

You can find the Xtraz under the status bar.