Free instals WhatsApp 2.2325.38/22/2023 Just be careful not to have both installed or you will have issues like losing the session or not working completely. The "new version" message tries to shove the MSStore version so they can end the installer version and stop developing 2 apps for the same OS. Using the official link for 64bit, at 24March2023 you get the version 2.2310.5. Right now the Whatsapp page removed the installer version download link, but it still exists and is working. In short, the MSStore version is buggy and crappy. Not only the UI is different, trying to be more "modern" but missing some things we are used to on the installer one like the reply button, which is now a right click menu. Too bad these apps tend to be terrible versions of the typical installer ones. The reality is Micro$oft is trying to make an app ecosystem like Apple'$ or Google'$, so they can monetize from the payment gateways or from the publishing, while offering their crappy programming framework. Thanks to u/Intelligent-Eagle942 for this tip!Īpps developed for MS Store tend to be more simpler with emphasis on portability for future OSes, integrating with their new functionality easier and trying to be more secure (windows in S mode only accept apps from the MSStore "because security" ಠ_ಠ), at least that's what they say. As with the one before, you will need to enable "show hidden files/folders" in your settings for this one to work! As AppData folder is hidden by default on Windows. And checkmark "Run this program in a compatibility mode" box, and choose Windows 7 from the drop down menu. If you're sick of WhatsApp prompting for updates, head over to: C:\Users\*username*\AppData\Local\WhatsApp and right click WhatsApp.exe and go to the compatibility tab. You will be logged out when launching WhatsApp with 2.2310.5 files inside the 2.2314.11 folder. Same approach works for other version number folders (ex: 2.2319.9) Note: If you were logged in the 2.2314.11 version. In case of WhatsApp update, repeat the steps above. And you'll get to use 2.2310.5 as long as it's supported. This way, WhatsApp won't update the files in 2.2314.11 folder. If it's not there, create it.Īfter that, look for folder named "app-2.2310.5" and copy the files from there to the "app-2.2314.11" folder. You need to head over to C:\Users\*username*\AppData\Local\WhatsApp and first look for either "app-2.2314.11" folder and delete all the files inside it. Here's the link for WhatsApp version 2.2310.5, this is the last version before the grey logo and "outdated" crap.Īfter you're done installing the version from link above. This image was captured on virtualbox, though.Īlso, there's a 32-bit version and Apple Mac version available, as pointed out by u/4EverMaATĪre you looking to downgrade your WhatsApp to the normal, non grey/"outdated" version? You will need to enable "show hidden files/folders" in your settings for this one to work! As AppData folder is hidden by default on Windows. Now I was able to login with date set on June 26th 2023, saw the following message: I messed with date and time on Second-PC and noticed the date window getting bigger and smaller, depending on the date I had my second-PC set on. June 18th 2023 update! The expiration date for WhatsApp Desktop seems to be set on June 26th 2023 at 11:59PM UTC. Pretty bummed out about this, but it was to be expected to be honest. As pointed out by u/Any-Ad-1401 and u/GabbaWally in the comment section. Message inside their WhatsApp Desktop client. Download the new, faster app to get group calling and more!" However: As of May 27th, users have been getting "This app expires in 30 days. As of WhatsApp version 2.2314.11, the app ".exe" file/app icon have been turned to grey, and it's listed as "WhatsApp (Outdated)"Ĭan confirm the link still working as of May 28th 2023, as I had to personally reinstall WhatsApp after reinstalling Windows. As I never use the whatsapp web browser version myself. Thanks to u/humanzookeeping for giving me a heads up on this official download link to the standalone version from WhatsApp servers. Why this change? Why does everything move to the microsoft store? ![]() Which is a shame, because I got better performance from that than the MS Store version. You can no longer download standalone WhatsApp desktop version from their site.
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