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How to Install Skype on a PC

Aug 10th 2012, 08:00

Skype is a free online video chat application that is fun and convenient to use. This article will show you how to download the application for your computer.

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Windows

Download the installer. Using the links in the Skype Links section, download the Skype installer for Windows.
- Click Download Skype
- Skype will download automatically. If not, follow the links in this window:
Open the SkypeSetup.exe file. Click Run...
- The installer will open.
Click "Save File to save the Skype Setup Application.
Click the SkypeSetup file in the Downloads window.
Follow the simple steps in the Setup Wizard to complete the installation.
Open Skype and sign in with your Skype Name and password.

For Macintosh

Download the installer. Using the links in the Skype Links section, download the Skype installer for Mac OS X.
- Click the Get Skype for Mac OS X button.
- Skype will download automatically. If not, follow the links in this window:
From your Downloads folder, open the .dmg file:
- It will open a volume with the Skype application and an alias to your Applications folder.
- Drag the Skype application onto the Application folder, and Skype will be installed.
Open your Applications folder, find Skype, and launch it. You will be prompted for your user name and password. Enter those, and enjoy Skyping!

For Other Platforms

Download the appropriate installer. Using the links below in the links section, go to the Skype home page.
Click on the Get Skype button. It's in the Skype button bar.
- Locate the file that best suits your platform
Download and install. Follow the on-screen prompts and enjoy!

Skype Links

Get Skype Homepage: 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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To make a new Skype account, open Skype and click on "Don't have a Skype name," fill in your information, and click on the Sign In button.
You can make a caption by clicking your name or username on the top or click Personalize to customize Skype.

Edit Warnings

Don't call people you do not know; random calls on Skype could be scammers or similar. It is not what Skype is intended for either.
If you're going to call someone that doesn't use Skype, prepare to pay. It requires a small fee to do so.

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A Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and the computers listed in the website.

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