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Skype for Windows

Today, Skype for Windows is one of the best and most popular application for the operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 which is designed to communicate over the Internet using text, voice and video. Already millions of users of the operating system Windows XP/7 use Skype to communicate with family or friends, to manage business, organize presentations, trainings and more.

File size:

71.1 MB

Operating system:

Windows

Skype version:

8.67.0.99

Release date:

Total downloads:

21 472

Versions of Skype for Windows

The table below contains all versions of Skype for Windows, which had published on our site. In the version number column, click on the link to learn more about this version or, if necessary, to download the installation file. We are talking about the full version of Skype, ie, the full installer downloaded from the official website, which allows to install old versions, even on computers that are not connected to the Internet. It is important to note that the original file SkypeSetupFull.exe is renamed to skype_[version].exe in order to avoid confusion and to allow users to know which version they are going to download.

Versions for 2020
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 8.67.0.99
Windows 8.67.0.97
Windows 8.67.0.96
Windows 8.67.0.87
Windows 8.66.0.77
Windows 8.66.0.74
Windows 8.65.0.78
Windows 8.65.0.76
Windows 8.64.0.88
Windows 8.64.0.80
Windows 8.64.0.78
Windows 8.63.0.76
Windows 8.62.0.83
Windows 8.61.0.87
Windows 8.60.0.76
Windows 8.59.0.77
Windows 8.58.0.98
Windows 8.58.0.93
Windows 8.57.0.116
Windows 8.56.0.103


Versions for 2019
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 8.55.0.141
Windows 8.55.0.135
Windows 8.54.0.91
Windows 8.54.0.85
Windows 8.53.0.85
Windows 8.52.0.138
Windows 8.51.0.92
Windows 8.51.0.86
Windows 8.51.0.72
Windows 8.50.0.38
Windows 8.49.0.49
Windows 8.48.0.51
Windows 8.47.0.59
Windows 8.46.0.60
Windows 8.45.0.41
Windows 8.44.0.40
Windows 8.43.0.56
Windows 8.42.0.60
Windows 8.41.0.54
Windows 8.40.0.70
Windows 8.39.0.180
Windows 8.38.0.161
Windows 8.38.0.138
Windows 8.37.0.98


Versions for 2018
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 8.36.0.52
Windows 8.34.0.78
Windows 8.33.0.50
Windows 8.33.0.41
Windows 8.32.0.53
Windows 8.31.0.92
Windows 8.30.0.50
Windows 8.29.0.50
Windows 8.29.0.47
Windows 8.28.0.41
Windows 8.27.0.85
Windows 8.25.0.5
Windows 8.24.0.2
Windows 8.23.0.10
Windows 8.22.0.2
Windows 8.21.0.10
Windows 8.21.0.9
Windows 8.21.0.7
Windows 8.20.0.9
Windows 8.19.0.1
Windows 7.41.0.101
Windows 8.18.0.6
Windows 7.41.32.101
Windows 8.17.0.2
Windows 8.16.0.4
Windows 8.15.0.4
Windows 8.14.0.10
Windows 8.13.0.3


Versions for 2017
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 8.12.0.14
Windows 8.12.0.2
Windows 8.11.0.4
Windows 8.10.0.9
Windows 8.10.0.4
Windows 7.40.0.151
Windows 7.40.0.104
Windows 8.9.0.1
Windows 7.40.0.103
Windows 7.39.0.102
Windows 7.38.0.101
Windows 7.37.0.103
Windows 7.36.0.150
Windows 7.36.0.101
Windows 7.35.0.103
Windows 7.35.0.102
Windows 7.35.0.101
Windows 7.34.0.103
Windows 7.34.0.102
Windows 7.33.0.105
Windows 7.33.0.104
Windows 7.32.0.104
Windows 7.32.0.103
Windows 7.31.0.104


Versions for 2016
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 7.30.0.105
Windows 7.30.0.103
Windows 7.29.0.102
Windows 7.29.0.101
Windows 7.28.0.101
Windows 7.27.0.101
Windows 7.26.0.101
Windows 7.25.0.106
Windows 7.25.0.103
Windows 7.24.0.104
Windows 7.23.0.105
Windows 7.23.0.104
Windows 7.22.0.109
Windows 7.22.0.108
Windows 7.22.0.107
Windows 7.22.0.104
Windows 7.21.0.100
Windows 7.18.0.112
Windows 7.18.0.111
Windows 7.18.0.109
Windows 7.18.0.103


Versions for 2015
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 7.17.0.106
Windows 7.17.0.105
Windows 7.17.0.104
Windows 7.16.0.102
Windows 7.16.0.101
Windows 7.15.0.103
Windows 7.15.0.102
Windows 7.14.0.106
Windows 7.14.0.105
Windows 7.14.0.104
Windows 7.13.0.101
Windows 7.12.0.101
Windows 7.11.0.102
Windows 7.10.0.101
Windows 7.9.0.103
Windows 7.8.0.102
Windows 7.7.0.103
Windows 7.7.0.102
Windows 7.6.0.105
Windows 7.6.0.103
Windows 7.5.0.102
Windows 7.5.0.101
Windows 7.4.0.102
Windows 7.3.0.101
Windows 7.2.0.103
Windows 7.1.0.105


Versions for 2014
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 7.0.0.102
Windows 6.22.0.107
Windows 6.22.81.104
Windows 6.21.85.104
Windows 6.21.0.104
Windows 6.20.0.104
Windows 6.18.0.106
Windows 6.16.0.105
Windows 6.14.0.104
Windows 6.13.0.104


Versions for 2013
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 6.11.0.102
Windows 6.10.60.104
Windows 6.9.0.106
Windows 6.7.0.102
Windows 6.1.999.130


Versions for 2012
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 6.0.0.126
Windows 5.11.0.102


Versions for 2011
Operating system Skype version Release date
Windows 5.7.0.123
Windows 5.6.0.110
Windows 5.3.0.116
Windows 5.2.0.113

Also, you can download the latest version of Skype for Windows from the official site, because after new releases of Skype, the information on our blog is updated with some delay. If you are interested in a free Skype for other operating systems, you should switch to the page "Download Skype".

Features of Skype

The first thing to remember about Skype for Windows is the fact that this free program has embedded multiple language packs and works on all current operating systems Windows. Thus, no matter which version you download from the list above — it will still run on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

Some of the features and capabilities of Skype for Windows:
  • Completely free of charge can call from your computer to another computer. And you can use not only audio communication, but also video. With Skype, you will see and hear your interlocutor, and he is you, no matter where you are — in the next room, or on the other side of the World.

  • Skype offers free instant messaging in a simple and free chat, where in addition to simple text messages, you can send links to interesting pages, any files of any size and format, your contact list, short video messages, animated emoticons, and anything you want.

  • With Skype, you can make absolutely free group audio and video calls. This means that you can talk with multiple members at the same time and everyone will hear/see each other, as if all members would be in the same room.

  • Another free feature of Skype is that during the conversation, you can share your screen. For example, you can start a demonstration of the screen to share new photos with your friends, or teach them to adjust something on the computer.

  • If you need to call in another country or in another city, and desired person does not have Skype — you can call him on mobile and fixed phones at low rates. That is, you dial his number directly from Skype and talk to him using the computer.

  • Another paid feature of Skype is the ability to send cheap SMS-messages directly from your computer in almost any country. After all typing SMS via computer keyboard is much easier than from phone, and in the case of Skype, often even cheaper.

  • Skype for Windows is available in 39 languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Estonian, Greek, English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese Brazil, Portuguese Portugal, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Finnish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.


System requirements

Before you download and install Skype for Windows, make sure that your PC meets the following system requirements:
  • Operating system:
    • Windows XP SP3 (only 32-bit and Internet Explorer 8 is required)
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows 7 (must be installed Internet Explorer 11 or above)
    • Windows 8
    • Windows 8.1
    • Windows 10
  • Hardware:
    • Processor frequency at least 1 GHz
    • Processor support for the SSE2 instruction set
    • Minimum 512 MB of RAM
    • Speakers or headphones (if you want to hear the interlocutor)
    • A microphone (if you want to be heard by interlocutor)
    • Broadband Internet access for a high-quality calls
  • Software:
    • DirectX v9.0 or higher
    • Latest video card drivers
    • Latest sound card drivers

Features of Skype for Windows

Free features:
  • Send instant messages
  • Remove sent messages
  • Edit sent messages
  • Quote interlocutor messages
  • Search messages in chat history
  • Format text
  • Conversations synchronization
  • Perform commands in the chat
  • Make video calls
  • Make audio calls
  • Forward incoming calls
  • Configure the voicemail
  • Automatically answer incoming calls
  • Put the call on hold
  • Mute microphone during a call
  • Enable "Push-to-talk" function
  • Rate the quality of the last call
  • Display technical information
  • Make a test call
  • Add new contacts
  • Rename contacts
  • Edit contacts information
  • Import contacts
  • Make a backup of contacts
  • Block contacts
  • Unblock contacts
  • Contacts synchronization
  • Create own lists of contacts
  • Add contacts to favorites
  • Filter contacts
  • Copy the username
  • Support of Skype Bots
  • Send files
  • Receive files
  • Cancel sending of file
  • Send video messages
  • Save video messages
  • Delete video messages
  • Share screen
  • Share contacts
  • Send emoticons
  • Send mojis
  • Send countries flags
  • Customize notifications
  • Change chat settings
  • Adjust audio settings
  • Adjust video settings
  • Change notification sounds
  • Change language
  • Change network settings
  • Customize emoticons
  • Change font style
  • Enable accessibility mode
  • Sign out of Skype
  • Use multiple accounts
  • Automatic logon in Windows
  • Hide the number of contacts
  • Hide local time
  • Hide typing indicator
  • Choose from whom receive messages
  • Choose from whom receive calls
  • Choose from whom receive video
  • Disable cookies files
  • Upload avatar
  • Update mood status
  • Change name
  • Change phone
  • Change email
  • Specify place of residence
  • Specify date of birth
  • Specify website
  • Fill in the field about yourself
  • Clear all history
  • Disable history
  • Hide conversation
  • View history without Internet access
  • Online
  • Offline
  • Away
  • Do Not Disturb
  • Invisible
  • Preview files and links
  • Translate voice and text
  • Install Skype
  • Update Skype
  • Support of URI scheme "skype:"
  • See the current version
  • Send feedback
Paid features:
  • Send SMS messages
  • Call international numbers
  • Support of "Caller ID"
  • Support of "Skype To Go"
  • Support of "Skype Wi-Fi"

51 comments

  1. 2 -2 4
    Janice (karma: +4),
    Great information about some of the features of Skype.
    1. 0 0 0
      mirsafdar mojallal (karma: +3),
      install skype thak you for your help
  2. 3 +1 2
    Isaiah Amankwa (karma: +7),
    how do i connect my phone's sKYPE to my PC
    1. 2 +2 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! Just use the same Skype login and password on PC and smarphone.
  3. 1 0 1
    sharjeel khan (karma: +6),
    hi i am new acount make canyou plz
    1. 1 0 1
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! Not sure that I understood you correctly, but here is how you can create a Skype account.
  4. 0 0 0
    muthu (karma: 0),
    iam having window XP 2002, SP 3,with mozilla fire box browser. which version of SKYPE is compatible for download
    1. 1 +1 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! Be sure to install Internet Explorer 8, then you can use latest version of Skype.
  5. 1 -1 2
    RAJEEV RAI (karma: -1),
    I installed skype for my desktop but getting following message...it is showing skype icon but giving following message "The Procedure entry point Get Logical Processor Indormation could not be located in the dynamic link Library KERNEL32.DLL...i HAVE DOWNLOADED THIS FILE kERNEL32.DLL and pasted as instructed but still getting same message....Its very Urgent as I am having Interview at Skype so please Help.

    Regrds
    Rajeev
    1. 2 0 2
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! You have not provided any details about your system and Skype version therefore it is difficult to give an accurate answer. Anyway, if you use Windows XP, you should update it to Service Pack 3.
  6. 2 +1 1
    raja (karma: +1),
    hi iam having same problem as mentioedn above
    i have windows xp
    pl help
  7. 0 -1 1
    Stuart (karma: +32),
    Hi from South Africa
    For 4 weeks now I have unable to sign-on to my Skype account. I have tried creating new e-mail address ,passwords and user-names with out success. I have uninstalled Skype and reinstalled it-even different versions.
    I am using the web-version which is Ok for chats but even after downloading the plug-in , my webcam won't work.
    I sincerely hope that you can advise me on what to do. Thank you.
    Stuart
    1. 1 +1 0
      Stuart (karma: +32),
      Sorry- I neglected to mention that I am using Windows 7 and IE 11.

      regards
      Stuart
    2. 1 +1 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hello dear Stuart! Please provide the exact error message while trying to log in to Skype for Windows using the same credentials that allow you to log in without any problems to Skype for Web. Also, using Internet Explorer check access to Skype and paste here the report’s URL.
      1. 0 0 0
        Stuart (karma: +32),
        message reads
        Sorry we did not recognise your sign-in details. Please check you signin name and password and try again.

        When using your facility to check the connection the only error is :www.skypeassets.com.
        Computer to long connects to server.
        I am signing in on www.skype.com and one of the user names is s***1 . Password s***1.
        This works on the web version. I have also tried creating new accounts and passwords without success.
        Many thanks for your reply. I am quite desperate. Regards Stuart.
        1. 1 +1 0
          Administrator (karma: +1207),
          Hi! First of all, please do not share your login credentials. Never! With no one! Even the official support staff does not require this data.

          Well, about your error: seems your PC was temporary blocked by Skype due to suspicious activity. In order to solve this issue, you should contact official Skype Support and tell them about your problem. In case you don’t know how to contact Skype Support, please read this article.
          1. 2 +2 0
            Stuart (karma: +32),
            Good morning my time. Thank you for your reply. You are quite correct about divulging sign-on details. However, it being after midnight last night and also being very frustrated over the last 5 weeks I am prepared to take the risk.
            I will follow up on your suggestions for which I thank you.
            Regards
            Stuart
            1. 0 0 0
              Administrator (karma: +1207),
              Afterwards please let me know if your issue was resolved and how you did it.
              1. 2 +2 0
                Stuart (karma: +32),
                hello
                I am now in touch via e-mail with Microsoft/Skype. First advice was exactly the same as on site to rest password. now suggestion is to chat to Chat Rep. but I have to sign on to do that. not very useful advice yet. I will keep in touch.

                [Updated ]
                hi there from south Africa.

                I am pleased to inform you that I now have the full Skype desktop version.
                I didn't have to do anything , they obviously have just sorted themselves out.
                even have the cam working and several new features seem to be appearing

                thanks for your assistance.
                1. 0 0 0
                  Administrator (karma: +1207),
                  Hello, dear Stuart! I’m glad to hear that everything is working out for you. In addition, I’m very grateful that you did not forget to write about this.

                  I wish you all the best.
  8. 0 0 0
    Leon (karma: +14),
    On http://www.skaip.org/skype-installer-for-windows I see, that there are also special versions for Win XP/Vista. Do you plan to provide also old versions of these?
    1. 0 0 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! I started downloading and “collecting” SkypeSetupFullXp.exe installers from 7.25.0.106 (that should be one of first public SkypeSetupFullXp.exe versions). However, since nobody requested these installers I do not upload them to server. Please, let me ask you, why do you ask about it?
      1. 1 +1 0
        Leon (karma: +14),
        I just asked for the case I need an old version for one of my XP machines.
        1. 1 0 1
          Administrator (karma: +1207),
          Well, in this case just let me know once you need an old version of SkypeSetupFullXp.exe.
  9. 0 0 0
    Nguyen Nam viet (karma: 0),
    why my skype can't sended message
    1. 0 0 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Please describe the problem in more detail and specify the result of /dumpmsnp command.
  10. 0 0 0
    ali yazdan (karma: 0),
    Skype need no pain no gain
  11. 0 0 0
    SYap (karma: 0),
    I use Windows 10 on my desktop. I installed latest version of Skype apps but it changes the resolution to a smaller display. Have to reset resolution each time computer restarts. Please help.
    1. 0 -1 1
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! Perhaps this is due to the fact that you are running Skype in compatibility mode. Right-click on Skype shortcut, choose «Properties», go to «Compatibility» tab and untick all enabled options. Then click «Change settings for all users» and do the same.
  12. 0 0 0
    ummesaadi (karma: 0),
    hi i am new account make can you pls
    1. 0 -1 1
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! Please read this: How to create a Skype account.
  13. 0 0 0
    Luna (karma: +6),
    I really need help to solve my problem, "skype couldn't connect on skype.." I tried with many solutions published by videos youtube but not solved this problem, I have XP and downloaded version accepted by skype since official page where describe features, skype is not compatible with xp since august? or can be temporal problem from skype ?passed days and is equal .
    1. 0 0 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! You must install version 7.36.0.150 (at this moment it is the latest version of Skype for Windows XP).
  14. 0 0 0
    rana (karma: 0),
    please sir my skype connect the server
    1. 0 0 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! Please describe in detail what’s your issue and specify your Skype version.
  15. 1 +1 0
    Clariz Nagac (karma: +1),
    Hi Admin,
    I have issues on my skype, it keeps on loading the blue wheel/circle. I am on windows 10 and I am using 7.31 and 7.40 which is recommended by my employer. Any suggestions?
    1. 0 0 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
  16. 0 0 0
    Linda (karma: +15),
    wasn't happy when I went to use Skype and found it was a Black Background, I uninstalled it and the downloaded the latest version and now happy to see it is a much nicer background but what irks me is that you cannot see immediately your contacts or who is online or not, this is the most important feature, is there any setting that enables to have our contacts listed and with the status of who is online or not
    1. 0 0 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! What's your Skype version? I'm asking because on 8.12.0.14 and 8.14.0.10 I see when my friends are online. Please check my screenshot: green-status.png
      1. 0 0 0
        Linda (karma: +15),
        Hi, where do I find the version number, thanks
        1. 0 0 0
          Administrator (karma: +1207),
          Press Alt to show the Menu Bar, click «Help» and choose «About Skype».
          1. 0 0 0
            Linda (karma: +15),
            I've just finished the download for 8.14.0.10....I have to put in the contact's name to see if they are online or not but I'd like to have it like the old version where it was pinned to the side and you saw automatically who was on.. is that possible?
            1. 0 0 0
              Administrator (karma: +1207),
              Sorry, I'm not sure I understand what exactly you mean. But if I understand you correctly, hover your mouse over the list of contacts and scroll down to see all you contacts and their statuses. Also you can sort them by "Active" to see online contacts first. If I'm wrong, please show me some screenshots.
              1. 0 0 0
                Linda (karma: +15),
                Hi, I went away from the computer to do a few things and have just come back and blow me down I just looked at Skype to take a screen shot and they are all there and I can see who is online or not, thanks for everything :)
                1. 0 0 0
                  Administrator (karma: +1207),
                  Well, good to know — if something is wrong, just go take a walk. Thanks for sharing. Wish you all the best! (happy)
  17. 0 0 0
    Richard (karma: 0),
    My mom, lives abroad, She has an old Skype phone that she used in the past with the old versions of Skype (7.3). Now, When she try to login to Skype, Skype tells her that she is using an old version of Skype an will not let her login, she must update.. Over teamviewer, after I updated Skype to the new wersion 8.3, her Skype phone no longer rings. She can still use the Skype phone but she does not know that we are calling her because the phone does not ring anymore. Her old Skype phone uses an app called "skypmate" that is no longer supported. Do you know if we can buy for her a new Skype phone that will ring with all the new versions of Skype. Phone Name and model will be appreciated.
  18. 1 +1 0
    linda (karma: +1),
    Good morning, please i want to link for old version of skype setup. hope to hear from you soon Thank you
  19. 0 0 0
    iyke (karma: 0),
    please advise me, i have tried all the versions no one work properly on my window 7. the 2017 to 2019 after installing, it will display the application was unable start correctly .[0x0000005]. and 2016 down display minimum on my screen and unable to login.
    1. 0 0 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! First of all, make sure you are trying to install Skype 8. If the error still occurs, please provide exact error code and error message.
  20. 2 +2 0
    Anand Chandra (karma: +2),
    My Laptop has Window 7 ultimate. For this I downloaded Skype 8.58.098 but after trying the installation I get the message that this version of Skype is not supported by this Laptop.
    Earlier I have been using Skype for a long time on this Laptop and suddenly it got uninstalled and now not installing.
    Please help.

    Chandra
  21. 0 -1 1
    Leo Trtimmer (karma: -1),
    My windows 10 laptop died last night so I am now using an old desktop running windows xp which version of Skype do I need so I can continue to communicate with my wife overseas?

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