Skype for Windows Change Log https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes en-us 2002-2008 by Skype Technologies S.A. 2008-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 Skype Technologies S.A. changelog Skype 4.0.0.169 Beta 2 for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype4.0.0.169Beta2forWindows

  • feature: Light Installer

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    ]]>     2008-10-30T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 4.0.0.168 Beta 2 for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype4.0.0.168Beta2forWindows
  • change: Extras Manager updated to version 2.0.0.63
  • bugfix: "List index out of bounds" error was displayed on call phones dialogue when pressing enter without entering anything
  • bugfix: At times, video privacy message was not shown
  • bugfix: Call privacy options for Online Numbers were sometimes lost
  • bugfix: Profile pictures management did not work
  • bugfix: Take Video snapshot button was active even if there were no webcam present
  • bugfix: It was impossible to remove second USB device from audio devices list
  • bugfix: "Add contact" button was enabled even if nothing was entered into search box
  • bugfix: Opening Skype from system tray did not turn off silent mode
  • bugfix: French localization to Megabyte was incorrect
  • bugfix: Call Phones tab default focus was not on phone number field
  • bugfix: Voicemail was shown as MT67 in inbox
  • bugfix: After being added to Group IM some messages were not shown instantly
  • bugfix: SMS sent to user by other Skype contact was shown as MT64

  • bugfix: Menu Skype > Close did not work

  • bugfix: Choosing an IM emoticon window did not close when closing the main window
  • bugfix: Pressing "Esc" did not cancel editing conversation topic
  • bugfix: Skype did not stick to screen corners
  • bugfix: Logout did not work correctly
  • bugfix: "Show in folder" button did not work

  • bugfix: SkypeOut call to number not in contact list did not take focus correctly

  • bugfix: Getting Started Wizard had outdated screen shot
  • bugfix: Video was automatically received even if "Automatically receive video from" option was set to "no one".
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    ]]>     2008-10-15T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 4.0.0.166 Beta 2 for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype4.0.0.166Beta2forWindows
  • feature: Compact view
  • feature: Scalable profiles
  • feature: Contact categories (previously known as contact groups)
  • feature: Support for Vista Core Audio
  • feature: Call quality feedback and indicator
  • feature: Ability to login to Skype via command line
  • feature: Events and notifications (tray and sound alerts)
  • feature: Added High Quality video support for Logitech Vision Pro
  • feature: Added mjpg webcam support
  • improvement: Now possible to copy mood and paste elsewhere
  • improvement: Confirmation screen added to new contact flow
  • improvement: What's New Guide updated
  • improvement: Better scalability for smaller window sizes
  • improvement: Conversation and contact tabs layout
  • improvement: Better visibility of video rezise icon
  • improvement: Online status (presence) improved for persons with long contact lists
  • change: Firefox plugin updated to version 2.2.0.102
  • change: Internet Explorer plugin updated to version 2.2.0.205
  • change: Language localisation updates
  • bugfix: Video in Mood
  • bugfix: Video calls occasionally caused Skype to crash
  • bugfix: Occasionally, the minimized parameter didn't work
  • bugfix: API - Get avatar command did not work
  • bugfix: API - Over time, Audio API datastream lost synchronisation
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    ]]>     2008-10-01T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 4.0.0.161 Beta for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype4.0.0.161BetaforWindows
  • change: IE toolbar updated to version 2.2.0.193
  • bugfix: Packet-size was not changed on calls with codec G729
  • bugfix: Call forwarding stopped working if user was offline for long time period
  • Localizations updated
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    ]]>     2008-08-14T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 4.0.0.155 Beta 1 for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype4.0.0.155Beta1forWindows
  • change: Firefox Skype plugin updated to version 2.2.0.94
  • bugfix: Video mood and instant messages did not work when user had Flash Player 10 installed
  • Localizations updated
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    ]]>     2008-07-30T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 4.0.0.150 Beta for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype4.0.0.150BetaforWindows
  • bugfix: Renaming a contact did not work correctly

  • bugfix: New audio device notification was sometimes wrongly presented for SoundMax devices

  • bugfix: Incoming chat notification was played when it should not have been
  • bugfix: Changing ringing device also changed speakers
  • bugfix: No sound was played when sending a chat message
  • bugfix: It was not possible to remove echo123 from the contact list
  • bugfix: Skype sometimes crashed when recording voicemail
  • bugfix: Getting Started Wizard sometimes misbehaved after making a test call
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    ]]>     2008-07-09T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 4.0.0.145 Beta for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype4.0.0.145BetaforWindows
  • feature: Calling and conference calling
  • feature: Instant messaging (IM) and group instant messaging (group IM)
  • feature: DTMF Tones
  • feature: Video calling
  • feature: Contact profiles
  • feature: Contact list
  • feature: Conversations list
  • feature: IM, conference call and group participants lists
  • feature: File sending (including multi-file sending)
  • feature: Shop
  • feature: Directory
  • feature: Audio device configuration
  • feature: SMS
  • feature: Welcome screen
  • feature: Import contacts
  • feature: See what’s new
  • feature: Incoming call alerts
  • feature: Call phones
  • feature: Menus
  • feature: Contact requests
  • feature: Partner tab
  • feature: Automatic upgrades
  • feature: Presence icons
  • feature: Flashing alerts in your taskbar
  • feature: Extras Manager
  • feature: Detaching conversation from mainform
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Call quality feedback indicator
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Skype Prime
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Linking of MySpaceIM with Skype and Skype accounts
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Ability to turn alerts off
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Accessibility (keyboard navigation and screen reader functionality)
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Saving groups
  • Feature missing from 3.8: History
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Video in mood
  • Feature missing from 3.8: View Outlook contacts in my Contact list
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Call transfer
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Contact groups
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Creating new Shared Groups
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Sending contacts
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Send Money
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Skypecasts
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Alerts (eBay, Paypal, 411)
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Public IM
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Auto redial
  • Feature missing from 3.8: IRC chat style
  • Feature missing from 3.8: Speed dial
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    ]]>     2008-06-18T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 3.8.0.188 Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype3.8.0.188Windows
  • bugfix: Improved search for contacts that have not signed into Skype for a long time.
  • bugfix: Incorrect setting for online status in Options
  • bugfix: Skype occasionally crashed on shutdown
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    ]]>     2008-11-19T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 3.8.0.180 Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype3.8.0.180Windows
  • feature: Added mjpg webcam support
  • feature: Added High Quality video support for Logitech Vision Pro
  • feature: Command line login
  • change: Live tab (Skypecasts) removed
  • change: Klonie Avatars and Emotive Ringjam ringtone links removed
  • change: Firefox plugin updated to version 2.2.0.102
  • change: Internet Explorer plugin updated to version 2.2.0.205
  • bugfix: Video devices with non-Latin characters in name did not display correctly
  • bugfix: Video calls occasionally caused Skype to crash
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    ]]>     2008-10-01T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 3.8.0.154 for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype3.8.0.154forWindows
  • Change: IE Plugin updated to version 2.2.0.193
  • bugfix: Packet-size was not changed on calls with codec G729
  • bugfix: Call forwarding stopped working if user was offline for long time period
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    ]]>     2008-08-14T00:00:00+00:00     Skype 3.8.0.144 for Windows https://developer.skype.com/WindowsSkype/ReleaseNotes?Skype3.8.0.144forWindows
  • change: Firefox Skype plugin updated to version 2.2.0.94
  • bugfix: Video mood and instant messages did not work when user had Flash Player 10 installed

  • bugfix: Skype crashed when person downgraded from 4.0 and had MySpace profile linked

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