jalaffa Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Skype is a little piece of software that lets you make free calls to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world. And even though the calls are free, they are really excellent quality. If you and your friends, family or business contacts are using webcams, you can also make free video calls. You can even call landlines and mobile phones at really cheap per minute rates (and there's no setup or subscription fee).Thanks to ARMOUR for the update.Download Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Method # 3 of the "Blocking Skype Advertisements & Elements" tutorial has been updated (at post # 2479) with a new IP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldinho424 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Skype 7.6.32.103 download url : http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-msiSkype 7.6.32.103 Final TR | Unattended# Before Installation Remove the old version.# Skype initial opening was closed.# Updates were closed.Unattended download url : http://www.solidfiles.com/d/f5f910611e/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTJB Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Method # 3 of the "Blocking Skype Advertisements & Elements" tutorial has been updated (at post # 2479) with a new IP.What are you blocking? There is no block and no rules!I did test myself. With rule and without rule by relaunch Skype there is no changes.Even without rule at first startup it say for a while something like "Skype Home Page currently unavailable, try later" and redirect me to app featuring to find friends in facebook.Note: there is no sense to apply rules! Skype detect your region and set another IPs by your location. I did block from your list and after that when I launch the application it start with embed advertisement from my country - animated banner like flash beside to search bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTJB Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 tutorial has been updated (at post # 2479) with a new IP.You have to block Microsoft first which redirect you to other sites. If you bypass Microsoft and block other sites, nothing changed. If you block Microsoft, then you block all features from Skype. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 tutorial has been updated (at post # 2479) with a new IP.You have to block Microsoft first which redirect you to other sites. If you bypass Microsoft and block other sites, nothing changed. If you block Microsoft, then you block all features from Skype. :)What would you mean by blocking Microsoft? Note: there is no sense to apply rules! Skype detect your region and set another IPs by your location. I did block from your list and after that when I launch the application it start with embed advertisement from my country - animated banner like flash beside to search bar.Which country would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTJB Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 What would you mean by blocking Microsoft? For my flash banner Skype always use url address start with g.msn.com/-------- which redirect to different random addresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 What would you mean by blocking Microsoft? For my flash banner Skype always use url address start with g.msn.com/-------- which redirect to different random addresses.So, according to you - blocking an url address starting with g.msn.com . . . . . . . . means blocking Microsoft?BTW, you neglected to answer my query - reproduced below:--Note: there is no sense to apply rules! Skype detect your region and set another IPs by your location. I did block from your list and after that when I launch the application it start with embed advertisement from my country - animated banner like flash beside to search bar.Which country would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTJB Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 So, according to you - blocking an url address starting with g.msn.com . . . . . . . . means blocking Microsoft?Yes. Right. The only enemy here is the mother. Blocking every generated links for other websites is useless. They still open even when you include their IP to Firewall rule. You have to kill Microsoft causer which bring you various of ads. I do not know why Skype give me success to blocked contents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 So, according to you - blocking an url address starting with g.msn.com . . . . . . . . means blocking Microsoft?Yes. Right. The only enemy here is the mother. Blocking every generated links for other websites is useless. They still open even when you include their IP to Firewall rule. You have to kill Microsoft causer which bring you various of ads. I do not know why Skype give me success to blocked contents.The published rules at the Skype tutorial are working fine for me (and for everyone else) without killing the so called "enemy mother," Microsoft - you have still failed to provide me the name of your country.Can your post a screenshot of your Skype firewall rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mona Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I have been using this instruction for over the year and can confirm nothing more is necessary :just restricting of 1 (ONE !) address in Internet Options does the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Method # 3 of the "Blocking Skype Advertisements & Elements" tutorial has been updated (at post # 2479) with a new IP.I don't use Skype but I have seen people saying that Adguard blocks skype ads effectively. One more way. :Dhttp://adguard.com/en/programs-without-ads.htmlNot only AdGuard - AdMuncher does it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I have been using this instruction for over the year and can confirm nothing more is necessary :just restricting of 1 (ONE !) address in Internet Options does the whole thing.Method # 3 of the "Blocking Skype Advertisements & Elements" tutorial has been updated (at post # 2479) with a new IP. I don't use Skype but I have seen people saying that Adguard blocks skype ads effectively. One more way. :Dhttp://adguard.com/en/programs-without-ads.html Not only AdGuard - AdMuncher does it too.There are plenty of methods for Skype depending on the expertise of the User - from Dunces to SysAdmins. :tehe:This is the reason I tried to incorporate as many methods as I could. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I have been using this instruction for over the year and can confirm nothing more is necessary :just restricting of 1 (ONE !) address in Internet Options does the whole thing.Method # 3 of the "Blocking Skype Advertisements & Elements" tutorial has been updated (at post # 2479) with a new IP. I don't use Skype but I have seen people saying that Adguard blocks skype ads effectively. One more way. :Dhttp://adguard.com/en/programs-without-ads.html Not only AdGuard - AdMuncher does it too.There are plenty of methods for Skype depending on the expertise of the User - from Dunces to SysAdmins. :tehe:This is the reason I tried to incorporate as many methods as I could. ;)The simpler method the better.Blocking particular IPs is not a method - it's just an overkill.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Any legitimate businesses would have to use or would want to use Skype for Business.Its not subject to ads no ways . :PSkype is free, Skype for Business is paid and subject to licensingSkype is subject to ads, Skype for Business is notSkype offers limited PSTN calling, Skype for Business can be deployed with full Enterprise Voice functionality, including call centre integration, call park, delegation, advanced call routing, integration with 3rd party gateway and legacy PABX systemsSkype does not have a web client, Skype for Business doesSkype has limited conferencing capabilities, Skype for Business offers a rich conferencing experience, including audio/video/desktop sharing/application sharing/whiteboarding/meeting recording/the list goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I have been using this instruction for over the year and can confirm nothing more is necessary :just restricting of 1 (ONE !) address in Internet Options does the whole thing. Method # 3 of the "Blocking Skype Advertisements & Elements" tutorial has been updated (at post # 2479) with a new IP. I don't use Skype but I have seen people saying that Adguard blocks skype ads effectively. One more way. :Dhttp://adguard.com/en/programs-without-ads.html Not only AdGuard - AdMuncher does it too.There are plenty of methods for Skype depending on the expertise of the User - from Dunces to SysAdmins. :tehe:This is the reason I tried to incorporate as many methods as I could. ;) The simpler method the better.Blocking particular IPs is not a method - it's just an overkill..Maybe yes . . . . . . . for a n00b, who uses just one or a couple of computers - the IP method might seem to be a case of overkill.But, for a SysAdmin or a Professional who has to deploy the configuration policy for Skype (and for a multitude of other apps. and programs) onto hundreds (probably even thousands) of Client systems - the IP method is the more simpler and pain-free method. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Anybody who is professional that depolyies a network outside his own home if there company used Skype they have to pay money to upgrade to business witch has no ads. .it may vary from country to country but if you was to be audited you could be fined heavy for using home user software . Only some not licensed Technician would use such a method other than for personal use in the Western world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Exactly the point - our country is not audited and we are immune to fines.Given the circumstance, only an incompetent Technician would not use such methods - rather than a unlicensed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 When you say a noob vs someone who is not a noob, they would probably would use and adblocker to do it and not use ether method presented on here today because both require user intervention . But really most noobs would not block ads at all . Other chat programs most noobs didn't bother even when we had methods to get around them. That's just like browsers people who use adblockBlocking rate is found to be highest among Firefox users (17.81%), followed by Safari (11.30%) and Chrome (10.06%). Explorer averages at 3.86%Linux users have a staggering 29.04% blocking rate, compared with 12.95% for Mac users, and 9.25% for Windows users.Mobile blocking is gaining popularity: Android shows a 2.24% blocking rate, and iOS 1.33%There's a lot of noobs way over half of internet users dont use them If everyone used them they would be no need for ads they would have try to ban adblockers worldwide or stop making them if everyone blocked them . This just an example of people who block ads , ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Regardless of the pedigree of the User - the Skype tutorial describes 4 methods from Basic (n00b) to Geek.Now, what method an User decides to choose is entirely up to to them - I couldn't care less . . . . . . . . . . even if they decided to opt for any other method, of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 most people are using the method mona posted or adblockers If I Google ip method were do com across it just nsanedown ? If I Google the one mona posted its posted lots of sites.I'm all for blocking IPs if I have too But no use making my my firewall do extra work if I dont need too . Most stuff that that dont require internet I just do one single block it makes no sense to me to block a lot ips for these programs . Even though i'm on a home network We have different users in my house with there own programs they like not the ones i use even though I administer there PC. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 As I already stated in my previous post - I just don't care what method/s others use (as long as they do not question the method/s which I prefer to use.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I understand mona fine but really i never knew them to make WFC for networks ? does allow you to administer the firewall every time changes thorough a network are do have you put the settings file in each computer . Most stuff can be blocked with your router by signing into it. That would really lock it down.How to Block an IP Address From My Router http://www.ehow.com/how_5918100_block-ip-address-router.htmlI see WFC something mostly home users would use just to benefit ease of use from there existing windows FW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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