How to keep using old Skype versions on Windows 10, 8, 7

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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You might be content of usingolder versions ofSkypein yourWindows 7, Windows 8orWindows 10operating systems for several reasons.

The fact of the matter is that Microsoft won’t provide any support for older versions of thisapplication.

But don’t worry and continue reading this guide to learn how to use older Skype versions even onWindows 8,Window10or Windows 7.

Normally, Windowswon’tallow you to install a Skype version older thanSkype6.13.

It will mainly prevent you from signing in as you normally would. But users might not like the new versions ofSkypebecause, for one thing, they will not allow you toblock the advertisements in theapplication.

Also, the newer versions ofSkypetake up a huge part of yourWindows 8,Windows 10memory thusslowing down your computer.

Most users have no idea that you can use Skype for Web on unsupported browsers. Learn how to do that from this guide.

How to make old Skype version work in Windows 10, 8, 7

1. Create a backup copy of the old Skype .exe file

2. Use Skype’s config.xml file

Speaking of using old Skype versions, you candownload and install the classic Skype for Windows DesktopfromMicrosoft’s website.

There you have two ways on how to continue using your oldSkype version. Use the comments section below to let us know if these methods worked for you or not.

UPDATE: It seems that using old Skype versions on Windows 10 is going to get more difficult. Microsoft already startedpushing users to upgrade to the new Skype version.

Many users are also complaining about the constant reminders that there’s a new Skype version in town and they fear that the Redmond giant will force them to upgrade at some point:

Every time I log in to the old Skype now I get the screen asking me if I want to upgrade, I also get it when I log out. That didn’t happen for quite some time after I reinstalled the old version. I think MSN is going to force us to upgrade at some point soon. I dread that; they don’t seem able to make the new version work and don’t care.

So, what’s your take on this situation? Are you planning to install the new Skype version in the future?

How to keep using old Skype versions on Windows 10, 8, 7#

How to make old Skype version work in Windows 10, 8, 7#

1. Create a backup copy of the old Skype .exe file#

2. Use Skype’s config.xml file#

How to keep using old Skype versions on Windows 10, 8, 7

How to make old Skype version work in Windows 10, 8, 7

1. Create a backup copy of the old Skype .exe file

2. Use Skype’s config.xml file