Download Skype for Windows 4.0.0.168 beta

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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  • Getting Started Wizard had outdated screen shot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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Version number 4.0.0.168 beta
Release status beta
Operating systems Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Website skype
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File size

23.80MB

License type Freeware
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