QIP for Windows

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

QIP is a lightweight messenger that leverages ICQ's servers and protocol. It offers essential communication features without unnecessary complexity for users.

Pros
- Uses ICQ servers and protocol
- Lightweight design
- Basic chat functionality
- Supports conferences
- Includes file transfer and avatars
Cons
- No advanced features
- Unspecified updates in version 7997

QIP for Windows

By QIP
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GENERAL

Release: January 25, 2007

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 7997

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 28,234

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.6/5

5 User Votes

easy to use icq client
martin_abcMarch 2, 2010
Pros
I like the gui, simple, easy to use
Cons
dont see any :)
Summary
asurinDecember 2, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
Great messenger
smbd2loveDecember 3, 2006
Pros
QIP is a quite considered client without any advertisement. It has simple but good antispam system, handy interface, many skins and many more. I'm quite satisfied with this messenger.
Cons
Summary
Great alternative for ICQ client
zonder_dNovember 27, 2006
Pros
The most important thing is that this client has no advertisements. Very friendly in use this client has all functions that messenger must have. I've been using it for about a year and I'm quite pleased with it. After all QIP has many wonderful smiles!=))
Cons
Summary
Much more clever than ICQ, uses less memory and has a lot of functions.
smetoNovember 23, 2006
Pros
Great client that i highly reccomend to download
Cons
Unfinished file transfer function
Summary

Developer’s Description

By QIP

Send messages or chat with your friends.

Alternative messenger which use the ICQ servers and protocol for users to communicate. Lightweight with no fireworks built-in. You will have basic and most important options like chat, conferences, file transfer and user avatars. Version 7997 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

QIP for Windows

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QIP for Windows

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User Reviews

easy to use icq client

Great messenger

Great alternative for ICQ client

Much more clever than ICQ, uses less memory and has a lot of functions.

Developer’s Description