Skype 4.0 Beta 2 for Windows

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There's a brand new release of Skype 4.0 Beta for Windows. Upgrade your version now. Or downgrade here if you still prefer Skype 3.8 for Windows.

You've got the latest version of Skype 4.0 Beta for Windows. Reinstall it below. Or if you still prefer Skype 3.8 for Windows you can downgrade your version.

We're doing a major redesign of Skype so it feels easier and much more natural to use. Beta 1 introduced a brand new look and big-screen video. See what's new in Beta 2.

Download now Windows Skype 4.0 Beta 2 for Windows

It's the brand new Beta 2

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Switch views
Sort contacts
Get alerts

Switch views

Choose compact view with its original small size and separate instant message windows. Or choose the default view with all the action in one main window.

Sort contacts

Arrange your contacts so they're easier to find. Create categories like Friends, Work and Family.

Get alerts

See when you've got a new message with unmissable alerts.

What's new in Beta 2?

We've made some important changes based on your feedback on Skype 4.0 Beta for Windows.

Compact view

Compact view is back if you prefer Skype small-screen.

Alerts

Alerts are bigger, brighter and easier to see.

Add contact

Sort your contacts into easy to find categories.

We've also redesigned profiles, conversations and instant messages to make them more user-friendly.

Getting the usability right is our focus for Beta 2, so we're postponing the full set of features until the official launch of Skype 4.0 for Windows.

Available in Skype 4.0 Beta 2 for Windows:

Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
Free video calls.
Free instant messaging.
Call phones and mobiles, send SMS.

And the full set of features is coming. Stay tuned for more releases.

Download now Windows Skype 4.0 Beta 2 for Windows

We still want your feedback

Visit our feedback page to tell us what you think of the new version. Or you can respond to one of our user surveys, or add a comment to our blog.

We really appreciate you taking the time to tell us what you like and what you don't ‒ and help us make the Skype you want to use.

Windows Vista Certified

System requirements
PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista. (Windows 2000 users require DirectX 9.0 for video calls).
Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection).
Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
For voice and video calls we recommend a computer with at least a 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and of course a webcam.
For High Quality Video calls you will need a high quality video webcam and software, a dual-core processor computer and a fast broadband connection (384 kbps).

Technical details
Version 4.0.0.169 File size 24 MB. Beta release. Release date: October 30, 2008. File name: SkypeInstaller-Beta.exe