New version of SKYPE - terrible -- back to previous version

On the Store Skype App, you can adjust the volume on individual voice messages, while on the new Skype for Desktop you cannot.

The latest Beta version (8.16.76.8) of the new Skype for Desktop has a few new features but, nuthin to brag about, while the same version for Android has quite a few improvements!



The latest Store Skype version has many improvements as well but still doesn't integrate with the Win32 platform well!

'Classic' Skype for Desktop, Version 7.40.0.151 (Windows 10) and Version 7.40.0.104 (Windows 7 & 8), are no longer available for download from MS servers and rumored to not be able to connect at any given time!

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'New' Skype for Desktop, Version 8.16.0.4, (Beta 8.17.76.1), available only on Windows 7 (possibly Windows 8), but can be installed on Windows 10 in Compatibility Mode.

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Skype App (Store Version) on Windows 1709 - 12.1807.264.0

Skype App (Store Version) on Windows 1803 - 12.13.274.0

The 'new' Skype Desktop works fine!
It's certainly better than that Store App! More versatile and user friendly!

Apparently the risk of the old Skype is only while it's being installed and so one can always use the portable version

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slicendice said:

I like the Skype as it was before MS purchased it. I wish I could still use that one.

Very extensive article on the differences between versions with offline download links to all installers (beta and classic too) - https://www.winytips.com/skype-insta...ne-full-setup/

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