• • • • • • In 2017, Microsoft put a stop for the development of Skype version 7 at build number 7.40.0.104 and renamed it to Skype Classic. Today, Skype classic 7.40 is an old version of the messaging app, but many people consider it as the best release to date. The new Skype 8 has a fresh and flat design that comes in-line with Windows 10 UI concepts. However, some unique features that people are enjoying in Skype Classic are not present in the latest Skype. If you are a person who still prefers the old version of the software, download Skype classic 7.40 or 7.41, below.

Reasons to download Skype Classic • The Skype version 7.41 indeed follows a classic design that we have seen all these years. • Skype Classic loads quick and offers plenty of addons that even works in older Windows editions like Windows XP. • Skype 8 has a different implementation for the notification system that shows status changes and messages.

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I choose Skype Classic for this feature. • The new design is a little confusing for persons using Skype from it’s golden days.

It is hard to find some settings, and a few customization options are missing. • Microsoft does not provide an MSI version of Skype 8 installer. Important notice: Microsoft officially ends the support for the old Skype on November 1, 2018. However, the Skype Classic would continue to work for a few more months. Many customers still prefer the Skype 7.41 for its features, but it looks like time has come for everyone to upgrade to the new version of the program.

The Skype 8.0 has features like end-to-end encryption, media gallery, notification pane, multi-window chats, an option to transfer larger files, etc. If you wish to upgrade, Did Microsoft update your Skype to the new version automatically? Want to downgrade to the previous version? See the options below. Download Skype Classic 7.41.0.101 & 7.40.0.104 [old versions] Initially, Skype Classic 7.40 was considered as the final version of the old Skype installer.

However, Microsoft had to take down the download links for Skype Classic 7.40.0.104 from the official website in February 2018. It was due to a security issue with the online installer that installs Skype Classic 7.40. Here is a screenshot that was taken from the Microsoft community discussing the security threat affecting Skype Classic customers. The issue was later fixed with the release of the Skype Classic 7.41.0.101. However, as said before, Microsoft won’t support Skype Classic beyond. It is still possible to sign to the service through Classic Skype, and you could download it from the official website, but we are not sure how long it would be work. Skype Classic installer on other platforms are safe and have a different build number; 7.40 or 7.41 applies to Windows only.

Ubuntu and other Linux users may choose Snapd to install and upgrade Skype Classic and Skype 8.0 easily. We are preparing a guide on installing Skype on Linux platforms.

In the meantime you may visit www.snapcraft.io/core/install for instructions. Download Skype Classic 7.40.0.104: Although on the safer side, a disadvantage with version 7.41 of Skype Classic is that it does not work with Windows Vista, XP and older editions of the OS. An alternative is to get the original Skype Classic 7.40 from a third-party server like ours. We have hosted it on OneDrive as Microsoft does not provide a link. Skype Classic 7.40 and 7.41 MSI installers As of now, Microsoft did not announce any plans to issue an MSI installer for Skype version 8 and above.

So if you are a system administrator planning to deploy Skype to computers in a network using MSI file, you would need to rely on Skype Classic at this time. Microsoft has updated the MSI installer for Skype Classic to 7.41. Download Skype Classic 7.41.0.101 MSI:, and 7.40.0.104 MSI Click Get the Classic Skype version 7.40 if you have compatibility concerns. Run Skype Classic without installation: download portable USB installer Want to take the best version of Skype always with you? External blu ray drive mac.

Get the Skype Classic portable. This edition of Skype is easy transportable on a USB. It is suitable for school and college students when their system admin disables installation of software. We have updated the link to remove Skype Classic 7.40.0.104 portable installer, which arguably posses a security risk. Download Skype Classic 7.41.0.101 Portable for USB:.Once you download the zip file above, extract the contents to a folder and transfer it to a USB or pen drive.