Download Skype for Windows 5.8 build 158

Skype has released a minor update to version 5.8 of its voip client for Windows. With Skype it is possible to communicate with other Skype users by means of text, speech or image, or a combination thereof, via an internet connection. It is also possible to set up a video conference call with a maximum of ten people, but there is a Premium Subscription required. Furthermore, the Facebook News Feed is integrated into the program and there is Skype Home, a place where you can, among other things, indicate your mood, change your profile and find new contacts. In version 5.8, among other things, higher quality video can be used during conversations and the screen can be shared with several people at the same time. Two issues have been resolved in this release.

Skype 5.8.0.158 for Windows fixes the following issues:

• Calling – 180° rotation of video call with Samsung Galaxy S 4G running Skype for Android
• Calling – Automatic unmute of calls that have been reconnected even though interface showed mute was still applied

The following downloads are available:
web installer
full installer