<p>Microsoft's Skype division rolled out a new version of Skype for Windows (version 6.1) on January 10.</p><p>The updated version is for PCs running 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. (This is not an update for Skype for Windows 8, but since users can run Skype in the Desktop on Windows 8, they can run this update that way if they want.)</p><p>The 6.1 update allows users to call and chat with contacts directly from Microsoft Outlook; search and add contacts more easily; and manage accounts from a new profile page, according to officials.</p><p>The 6.1 update also includes a number of bug fixes. Here's Microsoft's chart that lists the 6.1 fixes:</p><p><a href="http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-updates-skype-for-windows-with-outlook-integration-7000009664/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/01/skype-updates-windows-client-to-integrate-with-microsoft-outlook/">Skype Updates Windows Client To Integrate With Microsoft Outlook</a> (Ubergizmo)</p><p><a href="http://winsupersite.com/skype/skype-61-windows-adds-outlook-integration">Skype 6.1 for Windows Adds Outlook Integration</a> (Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows)</p><p><a href="http://www.webpronews.com/skype-6-1-integrates-with-outlook-on-windows-2013-01">Skype 6.1 Integrates With Outlook On Windows</a> (WebProNews)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dvcGM5eWb5d0x4MPHjNmAshWOKioM&ned=us">178 additional articles.</a></p>