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Download Skype 7.40.0.103 for Windows

At a time when insiders are testing the eighth version of Skype for Windows, a new version of the seventh branch has been released. Although nothing is known about this release, judging by some lines, the developers are preparing to switch to the eighth version…
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File size:

56.2 MB

Operating system:

Windows 7/8/10

Current version:

7.40.0.103

Last release:

Total downloads:

14 718

19 comments

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    Dave (karma: +4),
    "It's packed with new features".... I highly doubt that!

    I just hope v8(?) isn't like the latest Android version, which is utterly terrible!... No easy way to roll back unfortunately.
    1. 1 0 1
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Well, you can test it right now by downloading Skype Preview for Windows Desktop: go.skype.com/desktop.preview.download
    2. 1 +1 0
      Patrik (karma: +1),
      Protip: Get rushad's APK Fetcher from the playstore to make backups of apps before updating them. Don't like an update? Uninstall and reinstall the backed up APK again. Saved my ass a bunch of times before...
      1. 0 -1 1
        Dave (karma: +4),
        This is a great bit of info! - Thanks Patrik!
  2. 1 0 1
    miko (karma: +301),
    After i update skype yesterday i have problem with connection and i can't sign in.
    1. 0 0 0
      geff (karma: -9),
      Yesssssssssssssss , i have the same problem ! after i update i cant sign in with the name and pass i used just before ! A test i did was to go back with restore ( so including previous skype ) and login worked again.
      The problem about skype , before or now under microsoft ,is the stupid way of making the accounts , and specially those security features that are so secure that u cant even change your password , Lets not talk about the fact that u can correct nothing if u dont have a handy ; i dont have one , and i dont want one .
  3. 0 0 0
    ViciousVixen18 (karma: +3),
    For some reason, when I click to download it, it won't download. It just gives me a "page not working" error.
    1. 0 -1 1
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      I’m very sorry to hear that. Maybe it was a network failure. However now I checked it and I was able to download this version without any problems. Can you please check it again?
  4. 0 0 0
    Al Riyami (karma: +3),
    I have latest version on Window XP, using Strong VPN connection. I've been using SKype this way for more then 6 years without any problem. Problem started when I upgraded to latest version and now I can CALL BUT I cannot RECEIVE calls, even it doesn't ring or show miss calls. Also it doesn't connect to my mobile like it used to when I disconnect VPN on Laptop-PC and load it on my mobile. Now nothing, please advise what need to be done in order to rectify this issue. Regards Riyami.
    1. 0 -3 3
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      Hi! Please read article Skype does not receive incoming calls and let me know if it fixed your issue.
  5. 0 0 0
    zrx8 (karma: +3),
    Now that M$ de facto killed Skype on XP, the fate reached Win7 too

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/forum/skype_windesk-skype_callms-skype_audioms/now-that-m-de-facto-killed-skype-on-xp-the-fate/f89afe5d-8d4f-432e-8f8e-8e18246dfbea
    1. 0 0 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      It is fair to note that in most cases this is a “user side” issue. Anyway, I wrote about this issue here: Network status on Skype for Windows constantly spins.
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    John (karma: +7),
    I downloaded the new Skype 8 preview for desktop but when I try to install it the software requires to me to download the app from the store and in my variouses Windows 10s I removed all the apps coz I dont use a tablet nor have a touch screen.
    Any workaround in order to avoid the app?
    Tx to anyone who could be of any help.
    Rgds.
    1. 1 +1 0
      David (karma: +4),
      You have to run the SkypePreview in compatability mode. I'm not sure why.
      1. 0 0 0
        John (karma: +7),
        Yeah, I found the trick, but I also discovered that this Preview release doesnt allow the user to choose the installation path, when the hard drive is partitioned nor I can detach the chat windows as I usually do with Skype 7.x
        Hope this will fixed before the final release.
        No comment on the graphic, Android style; but it isnt awful.
    2. 0 0 0
      Tom (karma: 0),
      try to test the program
  7. 0 0 0
    maiya (karma: +3),
    how do i share screen, i am not finding the screen share option in this version
    1. 1 +1 0
      Administrator (karma: +1207),
      On the Skype menu bar click «Call» and choose «Share Screens».
  8. 0 0 0
    claude (karma: +2),
    je voudrais pouvoir enter et voir et communication mes divers amies

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