Skype 5.9 for Windows
We have just released a new version of Skype for Windows, which is a small update that incorporates the following improvements:
- A new confirmation message when sending a contact to a group conversation
- A new Hotkey for taking snapshots during video calls
- Improved non-standard international phone number recognition for Australian users
- The ability to opt-out from silent updates
Start downloading Skype 5.9 for Windows now and let us know what you think on our Support Network. Or in case you notice any issues, then please report them to our public issue tracker.
More details on the improvements:
- Added a confirmation message when sending a contact to a group conversation
We have introduced a confirmation message when a user tries to drag and drop a contact into a group conversation.
- Hotkey for taking snapshots during video calls
Based on user requests, we have introduced a hotkey to make an instant snapshot of a video call in progress. You can define your own hotkey in the advanced options panel (Tools>Options>Advanced>Hotkeys).
- Improved non-standard international phone number recognition for Australian users
Australian users can now more easily make international calls by using 0011 as an international prefix in Australia.
- Ability to opt-out from silent updates
While we highly recommended keeping automatic updates turned on, there are some client environments where it’s not an option. For these clients, we have introduced an option to disable the automatic updating of Skype. If you have disabled automatic updates, you will still see upgrade notifications and requests to upgrade to the latest Skype client.
Skype 5.9.0.114 for Windows has following issues resolved from previous release:
| Category | Description |
| Screen sharing | Red contours shared window had defects when moving the window around |
| Screen sharing | It was not possible to initiate screen sharing session when user was in invisible state |
| Video | Webcam in use message was not displayed properly |
| Profile | It was not possible to change on your own profile your phone numbers country code |
| Generic | Skype crashed when pressing “esc” while editing contacts phone number |
| Video | Video preview did not close after switching the video off |
| Calling | Add people to call did not list contacts from other contact list than currently active |
| Accessibility | When receiving multiple files at once only the first file was read out to user by accessibility software. |
| Options | Seldom expanding options sub menus did not work |
| Group conversations | Sometimes instead of contacts full name a Skype name was shown instead on group calls |
| Generic | On two monitor setup when switching from default mode to compact mode Skype was put to secondary monitor |
| Localization | Localization to all languages updated |
I just upgraded to 5.9 and before with my online number I was only getting a busy signal. Now with the upgrade I can’t even get that!! It cuts off the call and doesn’t give a busy signal nor a voice mail message.
This is so frustrating as I need people to be able to contact me! Either fix this problem immediate or I’m switching to magic jack!!
Hi,
I just installed Windows 7 Ultimate yesterday afternoon and since then I cannot get Skype ot work on my laptop, it churn at the log on screen for ever until Windows stop it, I have tried the latest download, the old one which was working well on Windows 7 Pro
So what is the alternative and how are can Skype work with Ultimate?
I am in version 5.8.0.158. But when i click check for updates, it says skype is up to date. How to upgrade ?
Ok, I’ve updated to this new version. As soon as I share my screen everything is ok, But when I move my document that I am sharing, it freezes and the other person can not see that I’ve moved my document up or down. Please help as I use Skype to teach and my students are missing this class because of it!
Why when check for updates don`t download the last version ? I have skype 5.8
i used to share screen just fine but now, whenever i hit the share screen button, the other person can’t hear me….i wish i hadn’t downloaded the latest version..duh!
How do you turn off automatic updates in version 5.9?
When can we expect the linux version to be updated beyond version 2.2.0.35 beta?
I see a stream of updates on the windows release, while the linux release stagnates.
Are you not concerned about the security implications ? I know *I* am, considering skype could be a potential vector.
This app should be (IMHO) developed as a fully cross-platform app, so that it reaches the widest audience possible with the greatest compatibility, not developed separately in little insular niches (which has allowed the present situation to go as long as it has.)
I have an issue with Skype 5.9.0.114 on a brand new install on a brand new Windows 7 x64 PC: the client will not set to Away, instead if sets to Do Not Disturb. This happens both if I manually select Away, and when it automatically sets after inactivity. Is anyone else seeing this?