\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Local Settings\Temp\MessengerCache There the files are saved without extension. Rename them to *.gif to get them as dp's.
Edit : These scripts can be used to steal dp's too.
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Steal Contact - Steal your contacts DP, Name or PSM
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StealDP 1.0 - Steal the Display Picture of the contact you are talking to!
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