To download and install the latest version of Skyp...

created by ares, 07. 09. 2012 (modified 02. 01. 2015 )

Describes how to download and install Skype for Windows.

Important Note:

This tutorial is deprecated. Most current steps can be found on this page: Download and Install Skype for Windows desktop.

Inputs / Conditions / Prerequisites

Steps

1

Download Skype for Windows from http://www.skype.com/go/downloading.
2

When the File Download screen is displayed, click Save.
3

Choose somewhere on your computer to save the SkypeSetup file and click Save.
4

When it has downloaded, go to the location you saved the SkypeSetup file to and double-click it.
5

When the Open File screen is displayed, click Run.
6

Select your language, read the Skype End User License Agreement(http://www.skype.com/go/tou) and the Skype Privacy Statement(http://www.skype.com/go/privacy), and then click I agree – next.
7

On page "Installing the Bing Bar" choose if you want to install the Bing Bar and/or make MSN your homepage.
8

Wait until installation of Skype finishes.
9

When installation is complete, a login window appear. Enter your skype name and password to login or create new skype account if you do not have one yet.