Skype Portable 7.16.0.101 has been released. Skype lets you connect to others via instant message, audio conferencing and video phone. It can also call regular phone lines from anywhere in the world. It's packaged as a portable app so you communicate on the go and it's in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. It's released as freeware for personal and business use.
Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.
Features
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.
- Free Skype-to-Skype calls.
- Call phones and mobiles, send SMS.
- Free instant messaging.
- Voicemail.
- Free video call.
- Forward calls to a phone when you’re offline.
PortableApps.com Installer / PortableApps.com Format
Skype Portable is packaged in a PortableApps.com Installer so it will automatically detect an existing PortableApps.com installation when your drive is plugged in. It supports upgrades by installing right over an existing copy, preserving all settings. And it's in PortableApps.com Format, so it automatically works with the PortableApps.com Platform including the Menu and Backup Utility.
Download
Skype Portable is available for immediate download from the Skype Portable homepage. Get it today!
Portableapps.com is not affiliated with Skype. Skype is a trademark of Skype Technologies SA.
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Pulled All MSIs
Microsoft appears to have pulled all current and previous Skype MSIs from their former location. We'll need to determine an alternate setup for the live installer. Note that bundling it would be illegal, of course.
New version is out: 7.16.0.102
New version is out: 7.16.0.102
Confirm download from the usual place: SkypeSetup_7.16.0.102.msi