Test-drive the brand new version
Get the latest Skype beta for Windows.
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Just a reminder that beta versions are still work in progress, so you might find the odd bug.
Release summary
- Skype Access – access WiFi hotspots the easy way with your Skype Credit.
- Call transfer – transfer calls to a Skype contact or a mobile or landline.
- Updated call quality guide with pre-call soundcheck.
- Bug fixes.
See the full set of release notes.
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Main features
- Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
- Call phones and mobiles, send SMS.
- Free instant messaging.
- Voicemail.
- Free video calls.
- Forward calls to a phone when you’re offline.
Skype-to-Skype calls, video calls and instant messaging are free, any time of the day or night, anywhere in the world. Call phones and mobiles and send SMS messages at great value Pay As You Go rates, or call unlimited* to certain countries with a subscription.
Skype 4.2 Beta for Windows
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 4.2.0.141 File size 22 MB. Beta release. Release date: December 10, 2009. File name: SkypeSetup-Beta.exe
* A fair usage policy applies. Excludes service, special, premium and non-geographic numbers.