How to Install Skype

Skype is a very interesting and convenient online video chat application. The article below will show you how to download this application to your computer.

Windows operating system

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Download installation software. Use the links for Skype below to download the Skype for Windows installation software.

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Select "Get Skype for Windows desktop".

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Images 3 of How to Install Skype

Click "Save" to save the Skype Settings Application.

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Images 4 of How to Install Skype

Once downloaded, double-click the Skype Setup software.

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Follow the simple instructions in the Setup Wizard to complete the installation.

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Images 6 of How to Install Skype

Open Skype then register your Skype Account name and Password.

Macintosh operating system

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Images 7 of How to Install Skype

Download installation software. Use the links for Skype to download the Skype installation software for Mac OS X.

Select "Get Skype for Mac OS X".

Skype will automatically be downloaded to your computer. In case Skype does not automatically load, click on the boxed link as shown in the image:

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Images 8 of How to Install Skype

In the Download folder, open the .dmg file:

A window will open containing the Skype application and a folder similar to your Applications folder.

Drag the Skype application into the Application folder and Skype will be installed.

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Images 9 of How to Install Skype

Open the Applications folder, find Skype and launch the application. You will be asked to enter a username and password. Enter your data and start using Skype.

Other Operating Systems

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Images 10 of How to Install Skype

Download compatible installation software. Use the link below to access Skype's homepage.

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Images 11 of How to Install Skype

Click "Get Skype" on the Skype toolbar.

Find the file that is most compatible with your operating system.

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Images 12 of How to Install Skype

Download and install. Follow the instructions and start using Skype.

Skype home page: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/

Skype for Windows: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/windows/

Skype for Mac: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/macosx/

Skype for Linux: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-computer/linux/

Skype for iPhone: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/skype-for-android/

Skype for iPad: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/ipad-for-skype/

Skype for Android: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-mobile/download/skype-for-android/

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