Express Talk Versions
To find out what version of the software you are currently using, click Help on the menu bar at the top of the program's window (not the Help button on the toolbar), and then click "About Express Talk".
If you purchased more than 3 months ago you should be aware that you may need to purchase an upgrade to use the current version. For upgrade pricing go to www.nch.com.au/upgrade with your old registration ID number and Key.
If you want to try the new version but want to be able to restore the old version, please backup your Program Files sub folder containing the software. You will need to do this if you want to be able to restore the old version again.
You are under no obligation to upgrade; if you are happy with your current version we suggest you keep using it.
Click the appropriate button to download the latest version of this software:
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Mac Intel Download
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Win CE Download
Build Version Logs Follow:
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Version 4.30
Windows French Language Version Release:
- Uploaded 2012-10-16
Version 4.30
Windows Spanish Language Version Release:
- Uploaded 2012-10-16
Version 4.29
Windows Japansese Language Version Release:
- Uploaded 2012-10-16
Version 4.29
Windows German Language Version Release:
- Fixed under 'To' pan a unnecessary box is showing.
- Fixed translation needed in status window error messages
- Fixed main window cuts off in 800 X 600 resolution
- Fixed Help button is not present in the main window.
- Fixed in '800 X 600' resolution Express Talk Main window cuts off & Help button on the 'Express Talk Phonebook' window also disappears
- Fixed few buttons on phone-book are in enabled state if all listed addresses are deleted using shortcut key .
- Fixed some of the toolbar options are not visible when window re-sized
- Fixed TRANS - Translation needed in status window while call rejection happens
- Uploaded 2012-10-15
Version 4.28
Windows Version Release:
- Fixed add voice commands to confirm/decline the recognition correctness of 'dial' voice command.
- Fixed: Many Option links & other links opens wrong web pages & those pages are not in JP
- Fixed invite a Friend opens NCH home page.
- Uploaded 2012-08-28
Version 4.27
Windows Version Release:
- Added Voice Command functionality
- Fixed when user add .txt file in open dial list then "Microsoft visual c++ library" error occurring
- Fixed user is able to create "new hot key" without assigning any key
- Fixed Dial list deleted notes are not properly get removed
- Fixed When in a call, DTMF keys # and * do not work when trying to enter them on the keyboard
- Fixed problem with call pickup feature with current version of Axon
- Uploaded 2012-07-16
Version 4.26
Windows Version Release:
- Fixed error message gets displayed when user try to save any list from Open Dial List window
- Fixed Options -> Devices tab - "Use an express usb phone" issues
- Done Dial list should have a disconnect button
- Done Installation wizard -> "Sip Setup" step needs to be simplified
- Done Ringtone names are not translated in Options window/Other tab
- Done Call menu-> "Open Dial List" menu item - not obvious how to make those lists. This window not let make a new list
- Done detect and warn if the same hot key is used for intercom or control
- Done allow to use of two separated CRM commands for inbound and outbound calls.
- Done there is not obvious how to read voice email.
- Fixed crash if opening windows address book(wab) failed
- Added Call Pickup feature
- Fixed can add contacts to dial lists from the dial list window
- Added Dial list has disconnect button
- Added a check voicemail option
- Added can have different CRM commands for outbound and inbound calls
- Uploaded 2012-02-22
Version 4.25
Windows Japanese Language Version Release:
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- Fixed buttons are in enabled state if all address listed on phonebook is deleted using shortcut key
- Fixed vertical scroll on LED control
- Fixed call duration is not getting displayed in Status bar for outgoing calls
- Uploaded 2012-01-17
Version 4.24
Windows French Language Version Release:
Version 4.24
Windows German Language Version Release:
Version 4.24
Windows Spanish Language Version Release:
- Fixed recordings folder will not accept empty path, but on providing empty path View Recordings option invoke the Desktop
- Fixed asterisk 1.8 does not work for Talk. Does not register
- Fixed Wizard contains link to EN-Axon instead of DE.
- Fixed takes long time to import/delete/select large contact list
- Fixed behavior of FR-version after trial period differs from behavior of EN-version.
- Fixed "Axon Auto configuration" windows close button causes irregular crashes
- Uploaded 2011-12-22
Version 4.23
Windows Version Release:
- Fixed [Transfer call]: If transfer list is getting from Phonebook then app can transfer call only on the first number in the list
- Fixed once ET crashes immediatelly after rebooting system
- Done Turn Off Video Phone Option mid-call
- Fixed "Mute"->"unmute" crashes
- Done Caller history change of title for 'Call from'
- Fixed Talk not transfering calls when using 3CX PBX
- Added ability to email multiple contacts from phonebook.
- Fixed Crash that occurred when selecting no/cancel to video component install prompts.
- Loss of audio when conference call initiator pressed mute multiple times.
- Uploaded 2011-11-29
Version 4.22
Windows Spanish Language Release:
- Fixed TRANS - Some links refer to EN-pages whereas FR-pages exist.
- Fixed wrong columns width in the 'Quick Transfer List' dialog.
- Fixed each pressing of 'MUTE' on conference initiator side leads to loss of one conferee(he stops receive audio).
- Fixed there are links to nonexistent pages.
- Uploaded 2011-08-15
Version 4.21
Windows German Language Release:
Version 4.20
Windows Version Release:
- Fixed Edit button should be inactive when multiple contacts selected Manage Qick Transfer List
- Fixed Play & Change Buttons should be inactive when multiple ringtones
- Fixed manage Quick Transfer List remove button is not working as expected
- Fixed intercom button is not deleted when the contact is removed from phone book
- Fixed Import address filter in phone book not working
- Fixed keyboard shortcuts are not displayed in tooltip
- Fixed few shortcuts are active with multiple select
- Fixed Wizard which appear after install does not contain dialog "Soundcard and Playback Volume"
- Fixed Express Talk crashes randomly(not each time) if click on Options btn or Invite buttun on Toolbar. Saw that crash many times
- Fixed crash when opening options dialog
- Fixed various bugs
- Fixed TRANS - Some links refer to EN-pages whereas FR-pages exist.
- Uploaded 2011-08-02
Version 4.19
Windows Spanish language Release:
- Fixed edit button should be inactive when multiple contacts selected Manage Quick Transfer List
- Fixed Play & Change Buttons should be inactive when multiple ringtones
- Fixed Manage Quick Transfer List remove button is not working as expected
- Fixed intercom button is not deleted when the contact is removed from phone book
- Fixed Import address filter in phone book not working
- Fixed keyboard shortcuts are not displayed in tooltip
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- Fixed few shortcuts are active with multiple select
- Uploaded 2011-07-18
Version 4.18
Windows Version Release:
- Fixed [Video call]: Player window is resizable but the video image is not
- Fixed [Audio Wizard]: 'Open Windows Record Mixer' buttun does not work
- Fixed transfer message appears after call is transfered
- Fixed it is not clear how to change default line for number in 'Dial List'
- Fixed Options-> hold/record tab - if selected ims or vrs, ET will check for those apps and if not installed, suggest install.. after installation ET show message connection failed and suggest to install ims/vrs again.
- Fixed Website installs wrong version
- Uploaded 2011-07-07
Version 4.17
Windows French Language Upgrade Release:
- Fixed [Video call]: Player window is resizable but the video image is not
- Fixed [Audio Wizard]: 'Open Windows Record Mixer' btn does not work
- Fixed transfer message appears after call is transfered
- Fixed it is not clear how to change default line for number in 'Dial List'
- Fixed Options-> hold/record tab - if selected ims or vrs, ET will check for those apps and if not installed, suggest install.. after installation ET show message connection failed and suggest to install ims/vrs again.
- Fixed Website installs wrong version
- Uploaded 2011-06-28
Version 4.15
Windows French Language Upgrade Release:
- Fixed 'Dial' btn works while it's grayed
- Uploaded 2011-06-02
Version 4.15
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Done allow video preview
- Fixed Phone book -> Quick transfer column - if enable "Quick transfer" for an item, next time opening Phone Book it will be marked as "off"
- Fixed Failed registration
- Fixed Hold button works wrong if multiple calls answered
- Fixed Talk crashes when video call is recieved but ffmpeg was removed
- Fixed seems 'Flip Video' option does not work. It has no influence on video
- Fixed Dial list - Change status to Busy or CallBack does not work automatically
- Fixed issue with downgrade not being offered on uninstall
- Added video preview to video window so vou can see the image being sent
- Fixed issue with phone book not correctly showing quick transfer list for users with only a first or last name
- Fixed issues with hot key dialog with multiple selections
- Removed Flip video option.
- Fixed crashes when FFMPEG is somehow not installed and a call comes in.
- Fixed issue with Dial List not updating state when a call receives a busy message.
- Fixed Options-> Devices tab ->Use an Express USB phone - on win7 App hang if other end not answered or rejected call
- Fixed issue with Talk hanging when a call is refused by the callee on a Yealink phone with DirectSound output.
- Replaced stun01.sipphone.com with stun.ekiga.net in default STUN settings (previous server has been taken offline).
- Done replace Screen Capture component with the new GDI methods
- Uploaded 2011-05-20
Version 4.14
Windows German Language Upgrade Release:
- Fixed cannot downgrade to free version. There is no corresponding menu in uninstaller
- Uploaded 2011-04-28
Version 4.14
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Fixed application crashes if Talk calls on group of extensions and all extensions reject incoming call
- Fixed nOTE FOR Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 users contradicts to actual work of application.
- Resolved issue that caused random crashes when making video calls.
- Changed dialing behavior to prevent cursor skipping to the end or accidentally overwriting current dial string.
- Properly enable/disable Call menu items and their hot keys when dialing or on a call.
- Improved some help documentation
- Fixed issue that prevented new auto-intercom hot key from working
- Fixed potential divide by zero error in RTP
- Uploaded 2011-04-26
Version 4.13
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Fixed Call Conferencing incorrectly described in Help.
- Fixed failed 120dpi Test(Optional)
- Fixed Call Conferencing only works for two people who were involved last.
- Fixed the way of establishing of call conference described in Help does not allow to involve in the conference more that two persons.
- Fixed CallCentric issues when connecting directly with Express Talk
- Fixed recordings are empty when I'm using ET->CallCentric->IVM
- Fixed On Hold does not work with CallCentric
- Fixed Video Preview window utilise entire cpu (2.8GHz). Video recording utilise much lower cpu than Preview. Usually encoding video takes more time than decoding, but here is otherwise. That is looks not ok.
- Resolved issue that caused CPU to use significantly more resources than needed when receiving video.
- Improved potential quality for high quality video streams
- Modified the behavior of call conferencing features to be easier to use
- Improved some help documentation
- Added packet loss calculations for video packets
- Fixed sometimes Intercom button becomes pressed and inactive simultaneously.
- Fixed Intercom button of callee does not become active.
- Fixed switching from 'Usual call' to 'Intercom call' works improperly.
- Fixed switching from 'Intercom call' to 'Usual call' is not displayed properly and is not described.
- Improved intercom features and added help to better explain their usage
- Fixed Express Talk will register sucessfully but then shows unlicensed if you Exit Software
- Done open the 'Lines' tab of 'Options' dlg for 'Configure Line' option of context menu.
- Done several tooltips lack Hot Key description.
- Done set prompt for SIP setup in the setup wizard
- Uploaded 2011-03-19
Version 4.12
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Fixed on dialog "Options-Emergency" field "As well as", does not work properly.
- Fixed on dialog "Options" button "Cancel" does not work properly for tab "Line".
- Fixed launching "*.bat" files through CRM does not work.
- Fixed Express Talk hangs(not responding) if user puts the call on hold, wait 35 sec, and then release hold btn(unhold). Reproduced with DirectSound playback device on xp, vista, win7. MME not hang.
- Fixed setting "Receive video only" does not work.
- Fixed issue with Direct Sound output hanging the application when the call is placed on hold for more than 38 seconds.
- Fixed issue with Direct Sound output causing "bubbly echoes" when connecting to IVM or other RTP streams that use confort noise or drop silent packets
- Fixed issue that prevented Express Talk from catching up from delays when no silence was received from the remote end
- Uploaded 2011-01-08
Version 4.11
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Added error message for cases where user tries to email but has no email client installed
- Fixed issue with 'Address Book' dialog where menu items that only worked on one entry were enabled when multiple items were selected
- Fixed bug where right clicking to configure a line opened the 'Video' tab of the Options dialog rather than the 'Lines' tab
- Fixed Direct Sound output not always playing tones fully on 'Other' tab of the Options dialog
- Uploaded 2010-10-12
Version 4.10
Windows German-language Version Release:
- First release of Express Talk for German speakers
- Uploaded 2010-08-23
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Added redial functionality
- Added Help content explaining how to use the 'Dial List' dialog
- Changed the Dial List loading code to correctly handle the case where a file does not exist
- Changed Dial List dialog to properly enable/disable the 'Next/Previous/Next Undialed/ Previous Undialed' buttons
- Fixed issues with "Axon Auto Configuration"
- Fixed issue with recording using VRS - "from number" missed in output filename (requires VRS v 5.36 to work correctly)
- Fixed bug in setup wizard where 'Use Express USB phone' option does nothing
- Fixed issues with CRM integration
- Fixed bug causing Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 hangs when dialing DTMF digits
- Fixed invalid error where 'Stun server' field was empty and 'Use STUN server...' option is not selected
- Fixed dialog layout and text issues
- Fixed problem with display at 120DPI
- Fixed 'Use different Device for Ringing' option to work correctly both when on and off
- Fixed items from options that should be inactive in some cases
- Fixed bug with Dial List dialog allowing user to "reload" a list when no list is loaded
- Fixed the 'Dial List - Load List' file browse dialog filter to correctly show .vst files only
- Fixed Dial List dialog Help options to show the Help for Dial List rather than the Help Contents
- Fixed several layout/text issues in the Phone Book dialog
- Fixed issue where minimizing and restoring a window reset the window to it's initial position
- Fixed 'Sound Output Device' combo box being empty during first run of setup wizard
- Uploaded 2010-08-09
Version 4.04
Mac OS X Upgrade Release:
- Added auto-provisioning wizard from Windows verison (now Mac users can sign up for a free trial VoIP account)
- Added a Call History Report dialog (accessed by using the Call - View Call History menu option)
- Added integration with Flexiserver
- Added video call support
- Added Intercom buttons to Mac version
- Added all features added in Express Talk v 4.03 for Windows, except for the Express Dial dialer functionality
- Changed the Address/Phonebook dialog to support three numbers per contact now instead of just one
- Changed log window so it can now be hidden (similar to Windows version)
- Fixed broken links in Help pages
- Removed the Cancel button from 'Router Setup Required' message, leaving just the OK button (there is nothing to cancel)
- Updated the user interface to look more like a Mac program; it now has a brushed metal look, with the log window a more subtle color with a smaller text font
- Updated the 'Do Not Disturb' icon that is displayed in the tray when DND is enabled
- Uploaded 2010-04-19
Version 4.03
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Added information to call history to track whether a call was received, placed or missed
- Added multiple contact fields in Phone Book for each entry (home, work, mobile)
- Added primary contact concept for preferred number to dial for a certain contact
- Added ability to recall last dialed number by clicking the phone button with no number entered
- Added CRM integration (command line call with variables on incoming/outgoing calls)
- Added speed dial buttons (click and hold number pad buttons on UI)
- Added dialer functionality similar to Express Dial
- Changed licensing model for free version to allow VRS recording but not WAV file recording
- Changed licensing model on free version to allow IMS on-hold music
- Cleaned up settings dialog to make it fit on 800x600 display
- Removed InPhonex provisioning (free trial account)
- Renamed Address Book to Phone Book
- Uploaded 2009-12-19
Version 4.02
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Added Axon Network Discovery Wizard, and reworked current wizard to integrate it on installation
- Changed call history to include call type (Missed, Received, Dialed), and allow users to sort on columns in the call history window
- Fixed several video crash related issues and reduced likelihood of others
- Fixed repaint issue for bottom status bar
- Fixed vertical sizing on Options dialog which previously made it impossible to click the 'Apply' button on an Aspire One netbook
- Fixed the shortcut key for closing the Address Book Contact menu
- Uploaded 2009-11-10
Version 4.01
Windows CE Upgrade Release (Pocket Talk):
- Fixed freeze-up on call receipt
- Fixed Intercom button not displaying caption
- Fixed problem with Inphonex.com dialing failure
- Uploaded 2009-10-26
Version 4.00
Windows CE Upgrade Release (Pocket Talk):
- Added ability to use handset of combined phone/Pocket PC devices
- Added new 'View / Quick Transfer List' item to main menu
- Added import/export of address lists, and other Address Book enhancements
- Changed main window layout
- Fixed Transfer button on Manage Intercom window
- Fixed volume control issue
- Fixed two radio buttons on wizard displaying identical text
- Fixed synchronization of mute button on video player window with mute button on main menu
- Fixed disabling of status window not working at first use after installation (subsequent attempts worked okay)
- Fixed several other issues with user interface controls and displays
- Fixed very small font size for call number field on QVGA screen
- Fixed poor quality audio
- Fixed registration problem
- Fixed sending of incorrect 4xx response for Call Reject
- Fixed some content and link errors in the Help file
- Removed display of incorrect warning message about the OS on a particular smartphone not being supported
- Uploaded 2009-10-08
Version 3.21
Mac OS X Upgrade Release:
- Changed IMS Windows reference to IMS Mac
- Fixed various Address Book issues
- Fixed cancelling of 'Add New Contact'
- Fixed Intercom feature causing crashes
- Fixed Intercom buttons
- Fixed LCD display offset issue when displaying in-call data
- Fixed Mute button
- Fixed network setup wizard
- Fixed Preferences icon
- Uploaded 2008-12-24
Version 3.20
Mac OS X Upgrade Release:
- Changed so input can now be collected from anywhere on the main window during a call
- Changed shortcut key for Invite a Friend so that it doesn't clash
- Fixed free version so that it doesn't stop working after 14 days
- Improved accessibility
- Integrated Mac OS X Address Book
- Now available in both Intel and PowerPC versions
- Uploaded 2008-12-18
Version 3.10
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Changed main window size (increased) and background colour
- Changed transfer button label from "Trans" to "Transfer"
- Changed side panel buttons to be disabled when they do not have any purpose (Hold, Conference, etc. when no active call; Intercom when no dial string is input)
- Fixed failure of call transfer for some SIP providers
- Fixed audio not being received under certain network conditions
- Fixed crashes when exiting with Address Book open
- Fixed link to Express Talk home page in Help
- Improved conference mode to handle Mute, Hold and Record
- Improved handling for Express USB phone
- Improved general layout to make user interface more friendly and easy on the eyes
- Improved Tooltips for toggled sidebar buttons (DND, Mute, Record)
- Speaker phone on USB now uses echo cancellation when turned on
- Uploaded: 2008-09-25
Version 3.09
Windows Portuguese-language Version Release:
- First release of Express Talk for Portuguese speakers
- Uploaded 2008-09-15
Version 3.08
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Changed Address Book so that when an entry is selected, it is placed in the dialler pulldown list
- Changed dialler pulldown list so that entries are sorted by name, not the order in which they were added
- Fixed crashes when importing CSV files into Address Book
- Fixed apparent hang when importing CSV files
- Fixed problem of different icon sizes on Address Book toolbar
- Fixed Address Book updating so that changes are immediately echoed in dialler pulldown list
- Fixed problem of ringing on the wrong line if you have more that one line with the same user name but different servers
- Uploaded: 2008-04-21
Version 3.07
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Fixed video conversation not working on Vista SP1 if user did not select "Enable Video Phone" at installation time
- Fixed "Show Toolbar" menu item not working when enabled for first time
- Fixed "Mute" button not working in some scenarios
- Fixed on-hold music playing error
- Fixed single incoming call sometimes ringing on two or more lines simultaneously when both parties are using Express Talk and InPhoneX SIP provider
- Fixed program crashes in video conversation
- Address Book delete option will now delete multiple items if you multi-select them (i.e. using Ctrl and clicking on them)
- Uploaded: 2008-04-09
Version 3.06
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Fixed issues on re-opening video player using 'Show Video Player'
- Fixed Help link
- Uploaded 2008-03-03
Version 3.05
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Fixed GDI Leak for Vista status bar
- Fixed hang when exiting with AddressBook open
- Uploaded 2008-02-29
Version 3.04
Mac OS X Upgrade Release:
- Fixed registration dialog on Leopard
- Fixed USB headphones always resetting to full volume
- Uploaded 2008-02-19
Version 3.03
Windows CE (Pocket PC) Upgrade Release:
- Fixed call transfers not working from Express Talk to other soft phones
- Fixed free and Business Edition
- Fixed registration dialog
- Fixed screen layout for different device screen resolutions
- Fixed screen layout issues for square screens
- Fixed Wizard issues
- Uploaded 2008-02-08
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Fixed delay of 5 seconds for hit on Address Book button
- Fixed Mute Video button, which was stopping display of remote webcam instead of local webcam
- Added new option to web page callto: you can now add a link callto:hangupto to hangup the call in progress (this is non-standard but much requested)
- Fixed many video related crashes
- Fixed call transfers not working from Express Talk to other soft phones
- Fixed USB Phone not working after resuming from standby/hibernation
- Fixed intercom buttons not working (second or later)
- Uploaded 2008-02-11
Version 3.02
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Added option to ring via the PC Speaker
- Fixed player/record stopping when a DTMF key is hit during an incoming call
- Fixed USB Phone connection issues
- Fixed speakerphone processing. Mapped to large speaker button to toggle mode
- Fixed crashes in video processing
- Fixed hotkeys not working
- Uploaded 2007-12-14
Version 3.01
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Added installation of screencapture.dll
- Resized lcd window
- Fixed USB phone not working on resume from standby
- Fixed enable control issue on Video tab of Options dialog
- Rearranged options layout on Other tab of Options dialog
- Removed "Start closed to tray" option
- Uploaded 2007-11-07
Version 3.00
Windows Upgrade Release:
- Added mute button
- Added option "Clear all recent calls from the call list on exit"
- Added checkbox on exit prompt to remember choice, and on general options page
- Added message on unplugging USB phone
- Added video H263, h261 codecs
- Aligned communications/audio device settings between Options and Startup Wizard
- Altered USB phone ring process
- Changed message if no phone detected to tell them to re-run Express Talk
- Default timeout on initiating SIP call to 65 seconds (some providers do not reply with a ringing message for 60 seconds)
- Fixed PDL handling on video player not working correctly
- Fixed Ctrl+N shortcut not working
- Fixed Intercom buttons not working
- Fixed shortcut keys wrong when Address Book open
- Fixed control keys dialog working incorrectly when selecting a line in the listview
- Fixed transfer button pulldown list not appearing
- Selecting separator line in dial pulldown list now selects the preceding number (the separator is invalid)
- Uploaded 2007-10-31
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