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Use your location
Use your webcam
Use your microphone
Use your devices that support the Human Interface Device (HID) protocol
Access your Internet connection
Access your home or work networks
Read and delete Text Messages
Access all the phone lines on your device
Use your device’s voice over IP (VoIP) services
backgroundVoIP
Use your contacts
Read contact information
Query software licensing policies
Access your settings from when you first signed in to your device
Access your Windows Phone identification data
Have control over your Windows Phone
Make use of SMS and RCS
Send SMS and MMS messages
Read and write all SMS and MMS messages
Project the screen on another device
hidTelephony
xboxTrackingStream
Scan and connect to WiFi networks
Close themselves and their own windows, and delay the closing of their app
MICROSOFT HAS released a new version of ‘Classic' Skype for Windows. The desktop client for Skype was removed after it was discovered to have a significant number of faults that could not simply. Select 'Skype' from the results, select a previous version to download, and then click 'Download Now.' Launch the EXE file when the download completes and then follow the onscreen prompt to install the application. These steps apply to Skype for desktop computers only. There are 3 problems with going back to a previous version of Skype: 1. In 2017, Microsoft upgraded it's server infrastructure and replaced all apps. Many older versions no longer work with the newer apps or have interoperability is.
Use the links on this page to get more information about and download the most recent updates for the perpetual versions of Skype for Business 2016, Skype for Business 2015, and Lync 2013 clients.
- I hear this question often for one of three reasons: 1. “Old Skype had a feature I loved.” Fortunately, the latest Skype has added back great video calling, has great reliability, and offers a plethora of new features for the young.
- The old version of Skype will use the saved credentials from the newer version and will work without issues. Another solution is as follows: Find Skype 3.8 on the web and install it. It is a good idea to start your search from here: Old versions of Skype (UPDATE: the link is dead). Login as usual.
- Jan 04, 2018 New version of SKYPE - terrible - back to previous version Hi folks In the race to 'simplify things' - newer versions always seem to get worse - and the new SKYPE for Windows is horrible - why do new developers hate menus - loads of us are still using 'Old fashioned computers' with nice large screens rather than tiny mobile phones and menus.
How To Get Back To Previous Version Of Skype
Note
- The information in this article only applies to perpetual versions of Skype for Business that use the Windows Installer (MSI) installation technology. For example, if you installed a volume licensed version of Skype for Business, such as Skype for Business included with Office Professional Plus 2016.
- The information in this article doesn't apply to Office 365 versions of Skype for Business, such as Skype for Business included with Office 365 ProPlus.
- For the latest mobile client updates, go to the app store for your mobile client (iTunes, Google Play, or Microsoft Store) to view details and install updates.
- To find out what version of Skype for Business you're using, see What version of Skype for Business do I have?
- For more information about installing Office updates, see Install Office updates.
Limbo pc emulator windows 10. Skype for Business compatibility with Office 365 and your on-premises environment depends on the system requirements for your deployment:
Office 365 works with any version of Skype for Business that is in mainstream support, which includes the latest version of Skype for Business 2016. For previous versions of Skype for Business, only those that have extended support may continue to work with Office 365, although with reduced functionality. For more information, see Microsoft Lifecycle Policy.
For Skype for Business Server on-premises deployments, follow the system requirements for your version of Skype for Business:
Skype for Business 2016 client updates
| Package Name | KB Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4464576 | June 2019 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4464532 | May 2019 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4462234 | April 2019 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4462190 | March 2019 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4462114 | February 2019 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4461586 | January 2019 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4461545 | December 2018 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4461473 | November 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4092445 | October 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4032255 | August 2018 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4022221 | July 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4022155 | June 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4018367 | May 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4018323 | April 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4011725 | March 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4011662 | February 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4011623 | January 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4011563 | December 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4011238 | November 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4011159 | October 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 4011040 | September 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3213548 | July 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3203382 | June 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3191858 | May 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3178717 | April 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3178656 | March 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3141501 | February 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3128049 | January 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3127980 | December 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3127939 | November 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3118327 | October 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3118288 | September 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3115408 | August 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3115268 | July 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3115087 | June 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3114960 | April 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3114846 | March 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3114696 | February 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3114516 | January 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3114372 | December 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 3085634 | November 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2016 | KB 2910994 | September 2015 |
Skype for Business 2015 client updates
Skype
| Package Name | KB Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4462207 | April 2019 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4461557 | January 2019 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4461487 | November 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4461446 | October 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4092457 | September 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4032250 | August 2018 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4022225 | July 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4022170 | June 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4018377 | May 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4018334 | April 2018] |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4018290 | March 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011678 | February 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011638 | January 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011284 | December 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011255 | November 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011179 | October 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011107 | September 2017 |
| Lynchelploc Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3213568 | September 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011046 | August 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3213574 | July 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3191939 | June 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3191937 | June 2017 |
| Lynchelploc update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3191873 | May 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3191876 | May 2017 |
| Lynchelploc update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3172492 | April 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3178731 | April 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3172539 | March 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3161988 | February 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3141468 | January 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3127976 | December 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3127934 | November 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3118348 | October 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3118281 | September 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3115431 | August 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3115261 | July 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3115033 | June 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114944 | April 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114831 | March 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114732 | February 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114502 | January 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114351 | December 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3039776 | December 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3101496 | November 2015 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3085581 | October 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3085500 | September 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3055014 | August 2015 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3054791 | June 2015 |
Skype for Business on Mac client updates
Lync 2013 client updates
| Package Name | KB Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4462207 | April 2019 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4461557 | January 2019 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4461487 | November 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4461446 | October 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4092457 | September 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4032250 | August 2018 |
| Security update for Skype for Business/Lync 2013 | KB 4022225 | July 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4022170 | June 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4018377 | May 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4018334 | April 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4018290 | March 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011678 | February 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011638 | January 2018 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011284 | December 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011255 | November 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011179 | October 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011107 | September 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3213568 | September 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 4011046 | August 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3213574 | July 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3191939 | June 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3191937 | June 2017 |
| Lynchelploc update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3191873 | May 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3191876 | May 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3172492 | April 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3178731 | April 2017 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3172539 | March 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3161988 | February 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3141468 | January 2017 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3127976 | December 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3127934 | November 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3118348 | October 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3118281 | September 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3115431 | August 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3115261 | July 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3115033 | June 2016 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114944 | April 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114831 | March 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114732 | February 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114502 | January 2016 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3039776 | December 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3114351 | December 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3101496 | November 2015 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3085581 | October 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3085500 | September 2015 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3054791 | June 2015 |
| Security update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 3039779 | May 2015 |
| Update for Skype for Business 2015/Lync 2013 | KB 2889923 KB 2889853 | April 2015 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2956174 | March 2015 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2920744 | February 2015 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2899507 | November 2014 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2889929 | October 2014 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2889860 | September 2014 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2881083 | August 2014 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2881070 | August 2014 |
| Security Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2881013 | June 2014 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2850074 | June 2014 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2880980 | May 2014 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2880474 | April 2014 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2863908 | March 2014 |
| Security Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2850057 | September 2013 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2817630 | December 2013 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2817465 | July 2013 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2768004 | May 2013 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2760556 | March 2013 |
| Update for Lync 2013 | KB 2812461 | February 2013 |
Lync Phone Edition updates
| Package Name | KB Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulative update for Lync Phone Edition for Aastra 6721ip and Aastra 6725ip telephone | KB 4019527 | April 2017 |
| Cumulative update for Microsoft Lync Phone Edition for HP 4110 and HP 4120 telephones | KB 4019528 | April 2017 |
| Cumulative update for Microsoft Lync Phone Edition for Polycom CX500, Polycom CX600, and Polycom CX3000 telephones | KB 4019529 | April 2017 |
| Cumulative Update for Lync Phone Edition for Aastra 6721ip and Aastra 6725ip telephones | KB 3050585 | May 2015 |
| Cumulative update for Lync Phone Edition for HP 4110 and HP 4120 telephones | KB 3050587 | May 2015 |
| Cumulative update for Lync Phone Edition for Polycom CX500, Polycom CX600, and Polycom CX3000 | KB 3050588 | May 2015 |
| Cumulative update for Lync Phone Edition for Polycom CX700 and LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540 telephones | KB 3050590 | May 2015 |
| Cumulative update for Lync Phone Edition for Aastra 6721ip and Aastra 6725ip telephones | KB 2954032 | April 2014 |
| Cumulative update for Lync Phone Edition for HP 4110 and HP 4120 telephones | KB 2954033 | April 2014 |
| Cumulative update for Lync Phone Edition for Polycom CX500, Polycom CX600, and Polycom CX3000 telephones | KB 2954034 | April 2014 |
| Cumulative update for Lync Phone Edition for Polycom CX700 and LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540 telephones | KB 2954035 | April 2014 |
Lync Phone Edition clients on Download Center
| Package Name | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Lync Phone Edition for HP 4110 and HP 4120 | April 2017 |
| Lync Phone Edition for Polycom CX500, Polycom CX600 and Polycom CX3000 | April 2017 |
| Lync Phone Edition for Polycom CX700 and LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540 | December 2015 |
Lync Basic 2013 Software
| Package Name | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Lync Basic 2013 (32-bit) | October 2012 |
| Lync Basic 2013 (64-bit) | October 2012 |
Lync for Mac 2011 client updates
| Package Name | KB Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update for Lync for Mac 2011 | KB 3175174 | July 2016 |
| Cumulative updates for Lync for Mac 2011 | KB 3074981 | July 2015 |
Lync 2010 client updates
| Package Name | KB Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Security update for Lync 2010 | KB 4025865 | September 2017 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 | KB 4010732 | June 2017 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 | KB 4010299 | March 2017 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 | KB 3188397 | October 2016 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 | KB 3174301 | August 2016 |
| Update for Lync 2010 | KB 3171499 | June 2016 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 | KB 3115871 | December 2015 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 | KB 3096735 | November 2015 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 | KB 3081087 | September 2015 |
| Cumulative updates for Lync 2010 | KB 3072611 | July 2015 |
Lync 2010 Attendant updates
| Package Name | KB Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulative update for Lync 2010 Attendant | KB 2842632 | July 2013 |
Lync 2010 Attendee updates
| Package Name | KB Number | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Security update for Lync 2010 Attendee (admin level install) | KB 4025866 | September 2017 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 Attendee (admin level install) | KB 4025866 | June 2017 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 Attendee (user level install) | KB 4020734 | June 2017 |
| Security update for Microsoft Graphics Component on Lync 2010 Attendee (admin level install) | KB 4010301 | March 2017 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 Attendee (admin level install) | KB 3188400 | October 2016 |
| Description of the cumulative update for the Lync 2010 Attendee - Administrator level installation | KB 3171502 | June 2016 |
| Description of the cumulative update for the Lync 2010 Attendee - User level installation | KB 3171496 | June 2016 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 Attendee (admin-level installation) | KB 3081089 | September 2015 |
| Security update for Lync 2010 Attendee (user-level installation) | KB 3081088 | September 2015 |
Attendant
| Package Name/Link | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Lync 2010 Attendant (32 Bit) | November 2010 |
| Lync 2010 Attendant (64 Bit) | November 2010 |
Attendee
| Package Name/Link | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Lync 2010 Attendee - Admin Level Install | April 2013 |
| Lync 2010 Attendee - User Level Install | June 2014 |
Trial software
| Package Name/Link | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Lync 2010 Trial (32-bit) | November 2010 |
| Lync 2010 Trial (64-bit) | November 2010 |
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This app can
Access all your files, peripheral devices, apps, programs and registryUse your location
Use your webcam
Use your microphone
Use your devices that support the Human Interface Device (HID) protocol
Access your Internet connection
Access your home or work networks
Read and delete Text Messages
Access all the phone lines on your device
Use your device’s voice over IP (VoIP) services
backgroundVoIP
Use your contacts
Read contact information
Query software licensing policies
Access your settings from when you first signed in to your device
Access your Windows Phone identification data
Have control over your Windows Phone
Make use of SMS and RCS
Send SMS and MMS messages
Read and write all SMS and MMS messages
Project the screen on another device
hidTelephony
xboxTrackingStream
Scan and connect to WiFi networks
Close themselves and their own windows, and delay the closing of their app