Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Skype for Business 2015 (Lync 2013) on November 7, 2017. This update also includes the new Skype for Business client. The version number of this update is 15.0.4981.1000.
In addition to the release of the new client, this update fixes a list of issues. Before you install this update, see the prerequisites.
Get update 4011255 for Skype for Business 2015 (Lync 2013)
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- The download page will display this update as for Lync 2013.
- After you apply this update, Lync 2013 will be upgraded to Skype for Business.
Get the general information about the new experience in Skype for Business. - You can still use the Lync client user interface (UI) after you apply this update for Skype for Business 2015 (Lync 2013).
Get the general information about how to switch between the Skype for Business and the Lync client UI for Microsoft Office 365 users and Lync Server 2013 users. - For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services
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Issues that the update fixes
This update fixes the following issues:
- KB4051054 Phone number instead of contact name is displayed for an Active Directory contact in Skype for Business 2015 (Lync 2013)
- KB4051055 A contacts group is deleted when renaming the group by using the Delete key in Skype for Business 2015 (Lync 2013)
- KB4051056 Anonymous meeting join fails if the meeting organizer is disabled for federation in Skype for Business 2015 (Lync 2013)
- KB4051057 Can't join a meeting through Lync Web App after the meeting can't be joined from the Skype Meeting Add-in in Outlook
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Prerequisites
Before you install this update, you must install Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 (KB2817430).
Additionally, to install this update, you must have the following updates installed.
Restart information
You may have to restart the computer after you apply this update.
File information
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