Skype for Windows

Production version of Skype 3.8 for Windows now available

Start downloading it now.

With Skype 3.8 open beta we introduced some cool features and possibilities. Most importantly, we resolved many problems that you’ve told us about.

I would like to thank everyone who has taken their time and given us a piece of their mind. You are welcome to continue discussing Skype 3.8 on our forums or post problem reports on our public issue tracker Jira.

The newly released build 3.8.0.115 brings you the following changes:

• change: Updated Extras manager to version 2.0.0.55
• change: Firefox plugin updated to version 2.2.0.80
• change: Internet Explorer plugin updated to version 2.2.0.176
• bugfix: Account creation without a valid email address was not communicated correctly
• bugfix: Skype occasionally crashed on startup when some specific sound cards were set as windows default
• bugfix: Skype did not always go to “Away” and “Not Available” status automatically
• bugfix: After locking the screen, video froze or went blank
• bugfix: When user was not able to connect he was forwarded to wrong webpage
• bugfix: Windows Vista screensaver was not disabled during video call
• bugfix: Any link containing “+” was not clickable in a chat
• bugfix: Skype crashed when set web cookies got damaged
• bugfix: Video resolution did not scale up correctly in some instances
• bugfix API: App2App transfers were disabled when File Transfer was disabled
• All localizations updated

Today Skype has released a updated version of Skype 3.6 for Windows.

This hotfix release addresses many issues found in the previous version, including the cross-zone vulnerability and API programs intended to fool users.

It’s recommended for everyone to upgrade to the newly released build.

Download it from straight here while reading what’s good in it.

3.6.0.248 changes in comparison with previous release are:

• feature: Public API access whitelist/blacklist
• improvement: Improved connection speed to Skype network from restrictive network environment
• bugfix: Skype cross-zone scripting vulnerability
• bugfix: Skype crashed sometimes when leaving groupchat
• bugfix: Skype crashed when current Skypename field was empty
• bugfix: Contacts were occasionally lost when synchronisation failed
• bugfix: MySpace tab was not reachable via keyoard navigation
• bugfix: Editing avatar resulted “Cannot focus a disabled or invisible window” error
• bugfix: It was not possible to answer second incoming call
• bugfix: Dynamic Content message overlaying contact list toolbar and group controls on reduced Skype window
• bugfix: Check update web link was incorrect
• bugfix: Call on hold image was wrongly displayed
• bugfix: USB webcam plugged in while on call did not allow to start video
• bugfix: It was not possible to open video settings panel while on video call
• bugfix: Skype crashed sometimes when expanding chat history
• bugfix: Presence were shown wrongly to conference call participants sometimes
• bugfix: Incorrect message was shown when when sender cancelled file transfer
• bugfix: Voice Mail greeting playes again when viewing profile
• bugfix: Wrong flag was displayes for Democratic Republic of the Congo
• bugfix: File Transfer relayed message was displayed after File Transfer had finished
• bugfix: Language name for Belarusian was wrong
• change: Language files updated

I would like to thank everyone who have been reporting to us their finds and feelings on Skype for Windows. Please continue to keep us posted with your comments and discussions on Skype forums and report hiccups on our public issue tracker Jira.

There have been numerous questions about Skype and Windows Vista relations.

They used to have some occasional hiccups, but for a while now they’ve lived together in peace and harmony. In other words, Skype 3.6 for Windows is now certified to run on Windows Vista.

We’d like to remind to you that to get the best-possible experience, you should be running latest Windows updates and driver versions.

Skype has released a hotfix version of Skype 3.6 for Windows.

This updated release solves many issues found on the previous version and it is recommended to update for everyone.

Among other changes Skype is now certified for Microsoft Windows Vista.

Newly released version 3.6.0.244 brings the following changes to Skype:

• change: Internet Explorer plug-in updated to version 2.2.0.147
• change: Audio device checking before placing a call and changing to windows default if previous device is not found
• change: Re-enabled config.xml keys for higher resolution and frame rate video
• bugfix: Skype generated high amount of page faults
• bugfix: Skype crashed when unknown PSTN number was added to conference call
• bugfix: Skype crashed on occasionally when computer was locked
• bugfix: Skype crashed infrequently on shutdown
• bugfix: Contact search window was incorrectly drawn when there were zero results
• Localizations updated

Please let us know if you see any glitches in the latest version of Skype, or when you are dreaming about a new feature. Maybe we can make it happen for you.

For reporting issues and requesting features please use our public issue tracker Jira and to discuss things post on our forums.

Today we have released Skype 3.6 for Windows production release.

This new version brings to you High Quality Video Calling and a co-operation with MySpace. Read more from our main blog.

It is recommended for everyone to upgrade to this newly released version, start to download.

I would like to personally thank everyone who has given their feedback to us on Skype 3.6 public beta version. You are more than welcomed to continue leaving us all your thoughts and feelings on Skype products. You may discuss things on our forums and leave info about possible issues on our public issue tracker Jira.

Newly released production version of Skype 3.6 bring you calling support with MySpace with Skype users, improved relayed file transfer speed and more stable video calls bitween fast and slow internet connection users.

Full change log for 3.6.0.216 is:

• feature: Calling support for MySpace with Skype users
• improvement: Relayed file transfer speed improved to up to 70 kbytes/sec
• improvement: More stable video calls between fast and slow internet connection users
• change: Computers with Dual Core CPU’s will send 640x480 by default on video call with High Quality Video certified cameras
• change: Extras Manager updated to version 1.5.0.32
• change: Skype Internet Explorer plugin updated to 2.2.0.145
• bugfix: Fixed some crash bugs related to video and audio calls
• bugfix: Skype crashed when extensively changing video options
• bugfix: Audio settings change during call in Sound Settings Widget was not remembered
• bugfix: List index out of bounds error on sound settings
• bugfix: Wrong dialog displayed when sending file through chat window
• bugfix: Error Invalid argument to date encode displayed on some rare cases
• bugfix: Connection Wizard started in English, even if it was localized
• bugfix: Call Forwarding “Saving New Settings” animation layout was misaligned
• bugfix: Wrong error message displayed when sending file to Skype Out contact
• bugfix: Video Mood message displayed wrongly if message included emoticons
• bugfix: Handling Skype URI’s returned error during logging in.
• bugfix: Chat button on taskbar stopped flashing when contact online status changed
• bugfix: Chat message copy-paste lost line breaks
• bugfix: When adding numbers to mood message during call then tones were heard
• bugfix: Pressing space on Take Video Snapshot window took empty snapshot
• bugfix: Some advanced options not accessible via tab browsing
• bugfix: It was unable to copy Skype Out contact number from profile
• bugfix: “Take Video Snapshot” window was not browsable with tab
• bugfix: Skype crashed when adding unknown PSTN number to conference call
• bugfix: Wrong video error message was displayed when no webcam were connected
• bugfix API: Skype4com did not reset correctly AudioIn and AudioOut
• All language files updated

Today we have release a new and improved version of Skype 3.5 for Windows.

We have fixed in this version some problems and thus we would suggest everyone to upgrade to the newly released build 3.5.0.239.

Changes are following:

• bugfix: Links with invalid % encodings were executed
• bugfix: Data execution protection may have crashed Skype
• bugfix: Pressing escape did not end call
• Security improvements to ensure it is no longer possible to shut down Skype from a web page

A big in front of everyone who has given their feedback to us on Skype products. We are always welcoming your thoughts and feeling on Skype software and products.

You can discuss different topic on our forums.or report us problems which you have encountered in our public issue tracker Jira.

Today we have released a hotfix for Skype 3.5 for Windows.

Newly released build fixes some issues form the previous release and thus it is recommended to update when you are experiencing any problems with Skype. You can download it from right here.

Changes in comparison with previous release are:

• known issue: Video preview may not display on computers with Windows 2000. Video calls will work though.
• bugfix: Web URI Skype?chat did not work
• bugfix: Upgrade dialogue did not open on Skype restart
• bugfix: Skype freeze on rare cases on start-up
• bugfix: Skype may have crashed when making a call for small number of users

We would like to remind to everyone that you are more than welcomed to leave us feedback on Skype. Learn more about it.

Today we have released a hotfix version of Skype 3.5 for Windows.

This new build addresses many issues from previous versions and due to that it is recommended for everyone to update their client, you can download the build right here.

You are welcomed to give a feedback to us how you like Skype, it’s features and also note to us if you have run into trouble when using Skype. You may discuss things on our forums or submit issue reports on our public issue tracker, learn how to do it on our Skype for Windows development page.

Changed compared to previous version are:

Skype 3.5.0.229 for Windows

• bugfix: Skype crashed when ending a call and Do More menu is open at the same time
• bugfix: Send Money did not work
• bugfix: Skype crashed when call was finished during call transfer attempt
• bugfix: Skype crashes on Windows 98 when receiving video
• bugfix: Video call freeze with some rare webcam’s
• bugfix: Skype crashed sometimes when not supported video capture device was used
• change: Updated language files

Today, one and half months after initial Skype 3.5 for Windows beta release , we are moving on with this product from open beta to stable production release, which is recommended for everyone.

There is more information about newly born in our Share Skype blog or download it from here straight away.

We would like to thank everyone who has used the public beta version and have been helping us to nail out bumps and rough edges from the gold release. .

We encourage everyone to contribute, so we could make Skype even better for you all, with reporting us everything what seems to be malicious or when Skype does not work as you would expect, in addition your are very welcomed to request new features from us if you see anything missing. You can learn how to give feedback to us on Skype for Windows development page

Last but not least here are the details of new production version of Skype, 3.5.0.202, includes following changes in comparison with previous open beta:

• feature: Safety and Privacy Improvements
• feature API: SET_INPUT for recording Voicemail
• change: IE plugin updated to version 3.3.0.105
• change: Extras Manager updated to version 1.5.0.2
• change: Dial tone changed
• change: Updated all localizations

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Today we have released a hotfix for Skype 3.2 for Windows.

This hotfix release addresses some bugs from previous builds, including updated Skype Internet Explorer plug-in where previous version caused Internet Explorer to crash for some users.

I would advice everyone to update to latest version, which you can download from here.

Released version is 3.2.0.175 with following changes:

• improvement: Installer Vista support improved
• change: Internet Explorer plug-in updated
• bugfix: Call quality slightly improved
• bugfix: Installer did not remember previous install location
• bugfix: Latvian installer was not working
• bugfix: Skype displayed blanks under audio settings
• bugfix: Some rich mood messages were not shown correctly

You are more than welcomed to send us all your feedback on Skype. You can do it through Skype forums or submit issue reports on our public issue tracker Jira, learn how to do it on our Skype for Windows development page.

Today we have released a hotfix for Skype for Windows 3.2.

The newly released version addresses some problems from previous Skype for Windows 3.2 release and it is highly recommended to upgrade to everyone who has Skype version older than 3.2 to this version as it significantly improves call quality.

If you are experienced user then read about our brand new Skype for Windows 3.5 Beta release and try it out.

You can download it straight from here.

Changes compared with previous version are:

• feature: Added Latvian localization done by Intars Students
• improvement: Audio calls improved
• change: Do not accept multichats from not authorized contacts
• change: IE plugin updated
• change: Extras Manager updated to version 1.2.0.261
• bugfix: CCleaner removed 2 Skype related registry entries
• bugfix: Tray icon menu not translated during login
• bugfix: Skype sometimes crashed on password change notification
• bugfix: On rare occasions Skype crashed when opening options.
• bugfix: Skype may have crashed in large multichats
• bugfix: NTLM proxy authentication did not work

Please leave us all your comments and feedback on Skype. You can do it through Skype forums or submit issue reports on our public issue tracker Jira, learn how to do it on our Skype for Windows development page.

Today we have released Skype for Windows 3.2 hotfix.

This newly released build addresses numerous issues from previous release and it has improved Getting Started Wizard.

You can download it from here.

Released build is 3.2.0.158 and changes compared to previous build are:

• feature: Getting Started Wizard improvement
• bugfix: Installer error 1603
• bugfix: Sound setting not saved on Vista
• bugfix: Accessibility problems with screen readers resolved
• bugfix: Delay when playing notification sounds
• bugfix: Incoming call is not sent to Voicemail if user rejects it
• bugfix: On some rare cases conference call participants were muted
• bugfix: Skype crashes sometimes when ending a call
• bugfix: NTLM proxy authentication did not work
• bugfix API: App2App transfers did not work as expected
• Language files updated

Please leave us all your comments and feedback on Skype. You can do it through Skype forums or submit issue reports on our public issue tracker Jira, learn how to do it on our Skype for Windows development page.

Today we have released hotfix for Skype for Windows.

Newly released build is 3.2.0.152 and it has following changes:

• change: Call forwarding setup banner
• change: Extras Manager updated to version 1.2.0.257
• bugfix: Error 2739 while installing Skype

Your feedback is always invaluable to us you can leave it on Skype forum or submit issue and feature requests on our public issue tracker Jira, learn how to do it from our Windows version development page.

Today we have released new version of Skype for Windows 3.2 it includes some fixes in comparison with previous gold release.

Newly release version is 3.2.0.148 and it incorporate following changes:

• bugfix: Options has compatibility issues with screen readers
• bugfix: Upgrading from Skype did not work
• bugfix: No voice heard on some services

You can leave us feedback on our forum or submit issue and feature requests on our public issue tracker Jira, learn how to do it from our Windows version development page.

Today we have released new production version of Skype for Windows.

You can download it from here.

I would like to thank everyone who has given their feedback during beta period, it has helped us a lot on improving quality of the release .

You can still contribute on making Skype better and requesting new features to it. You can leave us feedback on our forum or submit issue and feature requests on our public issue tracker Jira, learn how to do it from our Windows version development page.

This newly released production version of Skype has following new features in comparison with previous version:

• Improved audio
• Call forwarding improvements
• MSI installer
• Send Money
• Account in Client
• Import Contacts from MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! and GMail added
• Multi-Device presence
• Myself Capture
• Call Quality feedback in client
• Voice Mail playback pauses Winamp
• “Save as” possibility in My Pictures
• API: New command OPEN LIVETAB

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Today we have released beta update to Skype for Windows 3.2.

It solves numerous issues found in previous beta version and thus it is recommended to update your client.

In addition to bug fixes it has also improved video user interface and and installer is now based on MSI.

Unfortunately this build has one known issue in audio calls between Skype 3.2 beta users, during the time when there are not talk in the call, there will be odd background noise.

Version released in 3.2.0.82 and full changes list is:

• known issue: On calls between Skype 3.2 beta version on during complete silence there is odd background noise
• feature: MSI installer
• feature API: New command OPEN LIVETAB
• improvement: Video user interface
• bugfix: Skype crashed when doing quick logout after login
• bugfix: On one to one call receiver could not add third party to call
• bugfix: Quickfilter added country prefix to contacts search
• bugfix: Contacts card displayed wrong information after quitting conference card to conference partners
• bugfix: Rich mood message line breaks
• bugfix: Contact List was messed up on some occasions
• bugfix: Skype crashed on conference call when it was turned into regular call and then back to conference call
• bugfix: Skype crashed on Vista when unplugged USB headset during a call
• bugfix: Audio handling on Vista improved

I would also like to thank everyone who has already given their feedback to us and encourage other to do it. You can leave us feedback through Skype for Windows 3.2 beta forum or then file in issue in our issue tracker Jira, read in our Windows version development page how to do it.

It has been widely asked question lately, does Skype support Windows Vista or not?

Well to start with the official answer, then it is that Skype does not currently support Windows Vista as of version 3.2.

On the other hand in real life Skype works on Windows Vista pretty ok. It may have problems with audio and video calls on some configurations, mainly due to not mature enough drivers.

You are welcomed to try Skype on Windows Vista, but when doing it first please make sure that you have installed absolutely latest audio, video drivers and updated Windows Vista.

If you encounter problems when using Skype, then please report it to us, so we can solve those issues for you.

You can learn how to leave us issue reports on our Skype for Windows development page or create new thread in appreciate Skype forums.

Today we have released hotfixes for Skype 3.1 and 3.2 beta versions.

These fixes address many important issues in our latest versions and I would like to then everyone who has been helping us on getting them fixed .

Keep feedback coming. You can leave us feedback through our forums, on our Windows version development page or just comment this post.

Released versions with changes compared to previous version are:

3.2.0.63 Beta

• change: Extras Manager updated to version 1.1.0.246
• bugfix: Deleting history sometimes gave “List index out of bounds” error
• bugfix: Skype crashed on some occasions when deleting history
• budfix: Rich mood message formatting was lost on some occasions
• bugfix: File transfer was not resumed correctly sometimes
• bugfix: Skype crashed on some occasions when logging out right after login
• bugfix: Skype may have crashed when disabling Live Tab
• Updated language files for German, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech, English, Estonian, Spanish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Turkish and Chinese-traditional.

3.1.0.152

• change: Extras Manager updated to version 1.1.0.246
• bugfix: Skype crashed when playing some wav files
• bugfix: Skype may have crashed when disabling Live Tab
• bugfix: Rich mood message formatting was lost on some occasions
• bugfix: Skype crashed on some occasions when logging out right after login
• bugfix: Receiving call from unknown number resulted false notification message
• bugfix: Skype crashed when changing chat picture on some cases
• bugfix: API ACL dialogue did not support Unicode characters

Today we have release hotfix for our Windows release version 3.1 which addresses bugs found there and a new Skype for Windows 3.2 which has many new great features compared to previous version.

You can read more about 3.2 new astonishing features at our main blog and download it here. All feedback is more than welcomed which will help us to improve Skype.

You can leave us a feedback on Skype forums or though Skype for Windows Development page.

Released build is 3.2.0.53 Beta and it has following changed compared to Skype 3.1:

• feature: Send Money
• feature: Skype’s own audio codec
• feature: Skype improved conference mixer
• feature: Skype Jitter Buffer and concealment
• feature: Skype audio preprocessing components
• feature: Account in Client
• feature: Import Contacts from MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! and GMail added
• feature: Multi-Device presence
• feature: Myself Capture
• feature: Call Quality feedback in client
• feature: Voice Mail playback pauses Winamp

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Today we have launched hotfix for Skype for Windows 3.1.

It includes some bug fixes compared to previous releases. It has also in two known issues in API:

• API: cannot set default video device
• API: app2app connection is not established if other party is not in your buddy list

Newly released build is 3.1.0.147 and it includes subsequent changes:

• bugfix: API: OPEN CHAT command was not working
• bugfix: My pictures gave wrong error message when broken picture was used
• bugfix: Adding a png image as a profile image caused repeated error message
• bugfix: High CPU and an error message with double-byte languages when creating public chat

You can download newly released build from here.

I would like to than everyone who has given their feedback during this week and helped us improving Skype .

You are more then welcomed to give us feedback on Skype forums or through Skype for Windows Development page.

Lets make Skype better together

Today we have released new version of Skype for Windows.

I would like to thank all who have given us feedback during beta period, which helped us to improve Skype for Windows 3.1 significantly.

Newly released client has many new features compared to 3.0. You can read more about them in our main blog and download it from here.

Note there are two known problem in this new release which affect people, who use some of our extras:

• Known Issue: API: command OPEN CHAT does not open chat window
• Known Issue: API: app2app connection is not established if other party is not in your buddy list

Build released is 3.1.0.144 and it had followign changes compared to previous one:

• bugfix: Cannot focus disabled window error when selecting “Create New Contact Group”
• bugfix: Japanese currency symbol was wrong in myself panel
• bugfix: PREMIUM CALLS: Drop down did not show last agreed fee when new request was rejected
• bugfix: PREMIUM CALLS: Request button was not disabled if charge started and only 1 service listed

Help us to further improve Skype for Windows! Visit our Skype for Windows development page and learn how to report problems and leave feedback.

Today we have released hotfix for Skype for Windows 3.0. Newly released version has some minor changes compared to previous one.

Released version is 3.0.0.217 and changes compared to previous build are:

• bugfix: API ACL form was misaligned on high dpi setting
• change: IE/FF Plugins updated

Note that this build incorporates two known issues:

• MSI installer gives warning message when upgrading from non-msi versions older than 3.0.0.210.
• Skype Extras Manager displays error messages on launching some of the plug-ins under Windows’ Limited User account

You can download updated version from here and leave us feedback trough Developer Zone or Skype forums.

Your feedback is invaluable to us!

Today we have released updated version of our product for Windows.

Released version is 3.0.0.216 and it contains following changes compared to previous version:

• bugfix: Sometimes changing avatar caused error “List index out of bounds”
• bugfix: API ACL form was misaligned on high dpi screens
• bugfix: API: BTN_RELEASED gave double signal

Be aware that there is still known problem with Extras Manager that it may display error message, when launching some extras under limited Windows user account.

Your feedback is invaluable to us. You can leave it to us through Developer Zone or Skype forums.

Today, 31st January, we have released update to Skype for Windows 3.0. Build number for this release is 3.0.0.214.

This version has one known problem please be aware of it before updating:

• Skype Extras Manager displays error messages on launching some of the plug-ins under Windows’ Limited User account.

Other changes are:

• bugfix: SkypePM.exe crashes on first start after installation
• bugfix: Russian language display problems in updater
• bugfix: Groups panel stayed open when user was changed
• bugfix: Contact list focus was lost when using some toolbar buttons

You can download updated version from here and leave us feedback trough Developer Zone or Skype forums.

Today, 24th January 2007, we have release new hotfix for Skype for Windows 3.0.

Release notes for this build are:

• bugfix: Cannot send SMS from contact menu in Chat window
• bugfix: Updated Internet Explorer and Firefox plugins
• bugfix: ActiveX objects cannot be created in eBay tab
• bugfix: SkypeCheck did not work on clean 3.0 install

It is always recommended to update to latest version.

You can download updated version from here and leave us feedback trough Developer Zone or Skype forums.

Today we have released hotfix update to Skype for Windows 3.0.

It’s recommended to update your Skype client to latest version.

Released version, 3.0.0.205, has following changes compared to previous:

• bugfix: ‘Add SkypeOut Contact’ opens wrong dialogue
• bugfix: API: FOCUSED notifications missing
• bugfix: Hotkeys did not work correctly
• bugfix: Upgrade from client crashed on some rare cases
• bugfix: Skypecasts host is always shown as connected
• bugfix: Skypecasts incorrect number of participants showed
• bugfix: Skypecasts buttons are out of align for host
• bugfix: Rare error when joining conf call and 1:1 call simultaneously
• bugfix: Closing chat with non-authorized contact results an error message
• bugfix: Cancelling file transfer causes crash
• bugfix: File Transfer notification not formatted correctly
• bugfix: Sound Setting Widget: Mic indicator shouldn’t move, if microphone is muted
• bugfix: Sound Setting Widget layout design is messed up due to resize under Vista
• bugfix: Update Extras Manager menus to remove 2nd line of text
• bugfix: Issue in Finnish and Hungarian language files caused an error message when adding a friend

You can download updated version from here and learn how to leave us feedback through Developer Zone.

Today we have released hotfix for Skype 3.0 on Windows.

It includes some important fixes compared to previous version and it is recommended to update your Skype client.

Version released is 3.0.0.198 and it includes following changes:

• change: API: re-allowed app2app incoming connections from non-authorized buddies
• bugfix: e-mail validation pattern did not allow numbers before @ sign
• bugfix: Skype crashed on SMS number verification
• bugfix: Skype may crash on rare cases after ending video call
• bugfix: API: setting call forwarding did not work

You can download updated version from here and learn how to leave us feedback through Developer Zone.

Today we have release long waited gold version of Skype for Windows 3.0.

You can read more about it on our main blog and download it here.

We thank everyone who gave us their feedback and reported bugs.

Official release version number is 3.0.0.190 and it includes subsequent changes:

• known issue: Crash when trying to verify your mobile phone number
• known issue: Skype may crash on rare cases after ending video call
• feature: Rich Mood Messages
• feature: Connection Wizard
• feature: API: rich moodmessages
• feature: API: public chat support
• feature: API: FILETRANSFER object

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