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To seamlessly transfer your login information and to preserve your conversation history when upgrading: Verify what version number of Skype you’re using on...
Select the Update Now button to download, install and sign in to the latest version of Skype.Update NowSkype for Windows 10, to update please check for updates...
Skype is always making improvements, such as enhanced quality, better reliability, and improved security. Because we want everyone to experience the best Skype...
It's easy to get started with Skype. All you need to do is: Download Skype to your device. Create a free account for Skype. Sign in to Skype.It's that...
The specific system requirements for running Skype on different operating systems are described below. If your system does not meet the requirements to run...
It's important that you only download Skype from the Skype website. Do not download it from anywhere else. If you have downloaded a Skype install file but...
If you're having technical problems with Skype, sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling Skype can help. (If you're just looking to close your account, go...
There are lots of ways to make sure you're always using the latest version of Skype. Choose from the options below.Updating Skype manuallyIf you turn automatic...
The bandwidth required by Skype depends on the type of calls you want to make. Check the following information for the minimum and recommended speeds for best...
To install Skype, you need to download the latest version from the Skype website. Do not download Skype from anywhere else.Having problems downloading Skype?The...
It‘s easy to enjoy all the great Skype features with your friends and family. You can join Skype by creating a new account or signing in with your Microsoft...
Looking for the latest Skype for Web and Skype for Outlook.com releases? Wondering what feature changes and improvement are in each release? Check the table...
At Skype, we regularly release updates to our software so that we can introduce new features, improve existing ones and fix bugs.We always recommend that you...
If you sign into Skype, but you're immediately signed out and see the message "You have been signed out," please follow instructions below. If you see this...
Looking for the latest Skype for Windows desktop releases? Wondering what feature changes and improvements are in each release? Check the table below for all of...
If you don't have a Microsoft account for Skype: In the Skype sign in window, select Create new account (or go directly to the Create an account...
If you connect to the internet through a proxy server, Skype automatically detects your proxy settings.If for some reason Skype cannot connect to your proxy...
Some versions of Skype have different interfaces and options. Sometimes, for us to help you with a problem, it’s really useful to know which version of Skype...
When you're installing the latest version of Skype, it's possible you'll see an update failure and an error code 1603. This is caused by issues with installing...
The Skype Terms of Use govern your use of Skype’s software, products and websites.Read the full terms of use.
Some firewalls will not permit applications such as Skype (or any applications you have not specifically allowed) to access the internet. Generally, the first...
Occasionally, you may see advertisements for other companies in Skype (if you're using the free version of Skype). Advertisements help keep Skype free for...
We're making sure that Skype continuously evolves to offer our users the latest technology. Therefore, Skype has been transitioning from a peer-to-peer...
Beta releases contain our newest features, and are a great way to try out new versions of our software before they are officially released. It's also a great...
Only download the Skype install file from the Skype website. Do not download Skype install files from anywhere else.If you have downloaded a Skype install file...
Skype 5.0 and higher for Windows uses Microsoft DirectX, which makes use of the hardware acceleration features of modern graphics adapters. If DirectX 9.0c or...
This article is also available for:Windows 8MacAutomatic updates are the easiest way to keep of Skype for Windows desktop up-to-date. They’re turned on by...
There's plenty of ways to get more out of Skype. Take a look at some of the stories below to see how we can help you keep in touch with friends and family,...
Skype Certified means that Skype technicians have tested a particular piece of hardware and verified that it will work properly with Skype. Our technicians...
Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice one-to-one and group...
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We are constantly making enhancements and we want everyone to experience the best Skype has to offer. We've been improving the way group chat works so that...
We’ve made it effortless to give Skype a try – you don’t need an account and you don’t need to download anything. You can chat, make voice or video calls, even...
We recently released the Skype for Windows 10 app with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Skype for Windows 10 has replaced the integration of Skype features in...
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