Download Skype for Windows 4.0.0.168 beta

Skype released a new beta release of Skype for Windows 4.0 on Wednesday with version number 4.0.0.168. In version 4.0, among other things, the appearance has been thoroughly overhauled. According to the developers, a lot of thought has gone into making using Skype even easier. For example, the screen has become a lot bigger and finding new contacts and sending files should be easy. However, a ‘compact view’ has been added, so that Skype can look like before. on this page you can find more information and a video explaining the new possibilities. The changelog for this release also looks like this:

Changed:

• Extras Manager updated to version 2.0.0.63

Bug fixed:

• “List index out of bounds” error was displayed on call phones dialogue when pressing enter without entering anything
• At times, video privacy message was not shown
• Call privacy options for Online Numbers were sometimes lost
• Profile pictures management did not work
• Take Video snapshot button was active even if there were no webcam present
• It was impossible to remove second USB device from audio devices list
• “Add contact” button was enabled even if nothing was entered into search box
• Opening Skype from system tray did not turn off silent mode
• French localization to Megabyte was incorrect
• Call Phones tab default focus was not on phone number field
• Voicemail was shown as MT67 in inbox
• After being added to Group IM some messages were not shown instantly
• SMS sent to user by other Skype contact was shown as MT64
• Menu Skype > Close did not work
• Choosing an IM emoticon window did not close when closing the main window
• Pressing “Esc” did not cancel editing conversation topic
• Skype did not stick to screen corners
• Logout did not work correctly
• “Show in folder” button did not work
• SkypeOut call to number not in contact list did not take focus correctly
• Getting Started Wizard had outdated screen shot
• Video was automatically received even if “Automatically receive video from” option was set to “no one”.

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