Download Skype for Windows 5.11 build 102 beta

Skype has released the first beta release of version 5.11 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 indicate your mood, change your profile and find new contacts.

In Skype, which is now owned by Microsoft, a link has now been made to the Microsoft account, so that chatting with Windows Live users is possible. Also, the Skype account can now be linked with a Facebook account, it is easier to select a previously used profile picture and several problems have been solved.

Skype 5.11 for Windows – Beta

Today we have released a Beta version of Skype 5.11 for Windows. In this release, we are enabling Skype users to reach even more of their friends and family. We’ve added beta support for:

• Sharing Instant Messages with friends with Messenger
  You can now sign in with your Microsoft account (formerly Windows Live ID), and see presence as well as send and receive IM messages from your friends who are using Messenger, Xbox, Hotmail or Outlook.com.
• Improved Facebook integration
  You can now sign in directly with your Facebook account log in, without needing to first create a Skype account.
• Support for 6 new languages
  We are excited to support our growing community around the world with new localized versions of Skype in Thai, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Catalan and Slovak, bringing the total languages ​​Skype supports to 38.

This is a Beta release and we want your help in identifying issues and providing us with feedback by visiting the Skype Support Network or on our public issue tracker.

In addition, we have added new features and minor improvements to improve usability of the Skype for Windows client.

• Sign in with a Microsoft or Facebook account.
  You can now sign into Skype directly using a Microsoft or Facebook account, without having to first create a Skype account, making it easier to connect with friends on Skype without needing to setup a new Skype account.
• Link Microsoft and Facebook accounts to a Skype account.
  If you sign in with a Microsoft or Facebook account you will be offered the option to link your Skype account. If you choose the link option then Skype will display a combined list of friends. This is an area we are still working through so please let us know about your experience.
• Updated visual design.
  We have refreshed and flattened the Skype UI with a simpler and less cluttered look.
• Removal of the online user count.
  We have removed the online user counter at the bottom of your Skype Contacts list to unclutter the UI and make more space for your friends within the contacts list.
• Display previously created profile pictures.
  When you change your profile picture, we will now show you all of your previous Skype profile pictures so you don’t have to look through old files if you want to use a previous image.
• Improved telemetry.
  We are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality of our product. To that end we are adding additional “opt-in” telemetry reports for users who choose this option: “Tools>> Options>>Advanced>>Tick “Help improve Skype…” The reports may contain your Skype ID and or Microsoft Account ID but we will not use it to identify you or contact you.

Resolved issues:

• Calling: After resuming call from hold Skype showed double call monitor
• Login: Skype crashed on login in case user had specific cookie settings in Internet Explorer
• Localization: It was not possible to edit profile info if Skype was in Right to Left language
• Favorites: It was not possible to rearrange Favorites
• IM: Some special characters were not properly displayed in IM
• Audio: Skype decreased music volume on Windows 7 with any Skype sound playing
• Generic: Skype sometimes did not detect mousewheel activity
• Video: Fixed “out of video memory” issues with old graphics cards
• Favorites: Favorites list was cleared when deleting Skype history in client

The following downloads are available:
web installer
Full installer