Users' questions

How long does Skype take to install?

by Rhyley Bryan

How long does Skype take to install?

Downloading this installation file takes a few minutes. The approximately 7MB file can take a little while, depending on the speed of your Internet connection. The specific name of the installation file depends on the operating system distribution and type of installation you selected.

Why do I have to install Skype every time?

Many users reported that Skype keeps installing on their PC. To fix this issue, you can just try reinstalling Skype from the Settings app. If that doesn’t work, try removing Skype files from the %appdata% directory.

How do I get Started with Skype?

It’s easy to get started with a Skype account. Just go to skype.com and click “Join Us” in the upper right corner of the screen or click “Get Skype”. You can sign in using an existing Microsoft or Facebook account, so choose your destiny there.

How do you download Skype on a computer?

With your Internet browser open, enter www.skype.com in the address line to open the Home page of the Skype Web site. Click the Download button on the Skype home page to open the Download page. Skype will begin the download to your computer.

Can I install Skype on my Desktop?

Open Start . Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

  • Type in store. This will search for the Store app.
  • Click Store. It’s at the top of the Start window.
  • Click the search bar.
  • Type in skype.
  • Click Skype.
  • This option is on the left side of the page.
  • Click the blue Launch button in the Store window.
  • Log into Skype.

    • How do I Find Skype on my PC?

    The Skype icon looks like a white “S” in a blue circle. You can find it in your Applications folder on a Mac, and on the Start menu on a PC. If you’re not automatically signed into Skype on your computer, enter your Skype ID, email or phone number, and your password to log in.