Skype 4.0 for Windows hotfix
Today we have released a hotfix for Skype 4.0 for Windows.
We recommend that everyone upgrades to the latest release build of Skype 4.0. If you are adventurous and would like to try out the bleeding edge version, then download Skype 4.1 Beta for Windows.
The newly released hotfix resolves the main issues found in the previous versions of Skype 4.0 for Windows.
See also our release notes document.
Full list of changes in 4.0.0.227 is:
* bugfix: Configuration settings for some users were being lost when upgrading from 3.x to 4.0
* bugfix: Fixes for miscellaneous crashes
* bugfix: Fixes for Video rendering issues
* bugfix: Fixed "Disk I/O error" on sign-in
* bugfix: Skype occassionally crashed when shutting down
tamar_shorer commented Saturday, Jun 20
Hi, I am using V 4.0.0.227 on WinXP, Hebrew version.
I'm trying to import contacts from my Gmail account, but I don't see the option.
I understand this issue was resolved in V 3.2.0.53, so where is it now?
Thanks,
T.
ozoneresearch commented Sunday, Jun 21
Still not working Win 7 RC 7201 crashes after loading contact list????
oribtw commented Monday, Jun 22
I have upgraded to version 4.0.0.227 from version 4.0.0.224. Snapshot works only randomly. Does not work most of the time. Reversed back to 224, problem solved. I tried 4.1 (Beta) same result, but I see this is a known issue with 4.1.
karenleemcc commented Tuesday, Jun 23
I have just downloaded 4.0.0.227 and I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium, 64bit O/S. Will this fix the problem I've been having when I am on a video call with skype my whole system freezes? This has been a very frustrating issue.
garycmk commented Friday, Jul 3
It seems that in version 4 the function "Search for people who are in SkypeMe mode" have been removed? Why?
vostenzuk commented Thursday, Jul 9
Does smb know HOW to VIEW/JOIN the history from previous profiles installed on different laptops? I use skype nearly 2 years and have a lot of IM histories in different folders. It`s boring to swap files or folders in ~\AppData\ of local profile to find some info. Is it some way to open history in txt? Notepad and Lister cannot provide adequate reading format... Thank a lot in advanvace for solution.
e.pang commented Monday, Aug 24
I am using version 4.1.0.141 and have selected the Privacy option "allow IMs from people in my Contact list only" but I still keep receiving IMs from random strangers who have "added you as a contact" (usually the sort that say "L@@K at this" or "See my profile!" -- unsolicited attention.) How do I stop this from happening? Do I need to open a new Skype account? This never used to happen but now is happening all the time.
robinflame commented Monday, Sep 14
I was using the Skype 4.1 verison. I was having some issue on my computer and had to uninstall Skype. Now when I download it again this message pops up. " The files that Skype needs to work can't be found. Please download and reinstall Skype to fix this problen." I have done this several times and can not get it to work again.
What should I do?
malibu72 commented Monday, Oct 19
I am using Skype 4.0.0.206. Secunia says this is vulnerable but I can't update it to a newer version. I get message "Installing Skype failed; code 1601"."Windows installer service could not be accessed. Verify that Windows installer service is properly registered".
Can anyone help me solve this problem please. I am running XP SP3.
malibu72 commented Monday, Oct 19
I am using Skype 4.0.0.206. Secunia says this is vulnerable but I can't update it to a newer version. I get message "Installing Skype failed; code 1601"."Windows installer service could not be accessed. Verify that Windows installer service is properly registered".
Can anyone help me solve this problem please. I am running XP SP3.
malibu72 commented Monday, Oct 19
I am using Skype 4.0.0.206. Secunia says this is vulnerable but I can't update it to a newer version. I get message "Installing Skype failed; code 1601"."Windows installer service could not be accessed. Verify that Windows installer service is properly registered".
Can anyone help me solve this problem please. I am running XP SP3.
gregorygrimm commented Thursday, Dec 3
Using Vista Business and Skype Version 4.1.0.179 and still get the "Disk I/O error". I quit and restart like it tells me to but that doesn't work. What's going on? I need Skype for work. Someone please help. grimm79@hotmail.com
wulfler commented Monday, Dec 7
I have been experiencing problems with Skype while using 64 bit Vista which has been recently upgraded with SP2. I can logon and within one minute after loading my contacts it locks up, stops working and I have to shut it down. Anyone else experiencing this problems? Is there a fix for it?
wulfler commented Monday, Dec 7
I have been experiencing problems with Skype while using 64 bit Vista which has been recently upgraded with SP2. I can logon and within one minute after loading my contacts it locks up, stops working and I have to shut it down. Anyone else experiencing this problems? Is there a fix for it?
wulfler commented Monday, Dec 7
I have been experiencing problems with Skype while using 64 bit Vista which has been recently upgraded with SP2. I can logon and within one minute after loading my contacts it locks up, stops working and I have to shut it down. Anyone else experiencing this problems? Is there a fix for it?
wulfler commented Monday, Dec 7
I have been experiencing problems with Skype while using 64 bit Vista which has been recently upgraded with SP2. I can logon and within one minute after loading my contacts it locks up, stops working and I have to shut it down. Anyone else experiencing this problems? Is there a fix for it?
paulamicela commented Tuesday, Jan 12
I have Windows 7 64 bit and I'm experiencing a similar problem: Skype often crashes. I'm also looking for a fix.
brenda.bevers commented Sunday, Apr 25
Windows 7, Skype 4.2.158 - getting message 'The files that Skype needs to work can't be found. Please download and reinstall Skype to fix this problem.' I did and it didn't. What's the answer?? I have tried as Admin and as Standard. Neither works. This is a new laptop. It worked on my Windows XP workstation just fine.