Telegram Desktop v5.1.1
lwc on 2 Jun 2024 Change history
- 129MB (uncompressed)
- Released on 1 Jun 2024
- Suggested by guinness
Telegram is an easy-to-use, secure messaging and VoIP service. The program can be installed on multiple locations and devices, and will synchronize with all connected tools. It supports video calls, broadcast messages, huge chat rooms and can transfer any file type, up to 1.5 gigs each.
Important note: the desktop version is treated as just a secondary program, see Dependencies.
Cross-platform with clients available for Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and as a web app. A PortableApps version is also available.
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| Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
| Writes settings to: | Application folder, Windows registry |
| Dependencies: | Already being logged in at Telegram in another device, and confirming against the other device via QR or a Telegram message (replacing the more liberal past requirement of "just" having a phone number that can receive SMS/automated calls). |
| Stealth: ? | No. HKCU\Software\TelegramDesktop By default, the program downloads media and documents into its own folder. To remove extra files and improve privacy, enter Settings > Advanced > Data and Storage > Download path > Default folder to "Temp Folder, cleared on logout". |
| License: | GNU GPLv3 |
| How to extract: | Download the "Portable version" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch telegram.exe. |
| Similar/alternative apps: | RetroShare, IsoToxin |
| What's new? | See: https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop/releases. |
2 comments on Telegram Desktop
FireRabbit
2018-06-26 13:03
v1.3.8 - the BIG new feature here is that you can now export/backup your data.
v1.3.8
Last version for XP is 1.8.15
v2.5.8