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These steps usually take minutes to do. Choose from the instructions below. The Skype for Business Basic client is designed to be used on systems that need only basic functionality.

It provides instant messaging IM , audio and video calls, online meetings, availability presence information, and sharing capabilities. Download and install Skype for Business Basic.

When you click the Download button on the page, you will be prompted to choose the download that matches the edition of your other Office applications bit edition or bit edition. If you don't know, choose The installer will check the edition for you. If you want to deploy Skype for Business Basic to a large number of people in your business, see Deploy the Skype for Business client in Microsoft for information about deployment tools you can use.

Tip: If you don't see the Skype for Business download in your portal, make sure the Microsoft for business plan you purchased includes it. Also, ask the person in your business who purchased it whether they assigned a license to you. If you see the following page, choose Skype for Business , choose your language, the edition that matches your other Office applications 32 bit or 64 bit - if you don't know, choose the default and choose Install.

Then go to step 5. If Skype for Business is bundled with other Microsoft applications, you'll see the following page. Choose Install to install the Microsoft suite of applications, including Skype for Business. When you're done, go to Sign in for the first time at the end of these steps. If you don't see Skype for Business listed at all, then it's not included in your Microsoft business plan -OR- your admin hasn't assigned a license to you. Ask your admin the person who gave you sign-in information for help.

At the bottom of your screen, choose Save as to download the setupskypeforbusinessentryretail. Important: Note where you saved the setupskypeforbusinessentryretail. If Skype for Business stops during setup, this is where you go to re-run it. After the setupskypeforbusinessentryretail. The Office installer starts, and displays a message that it's installing Office.

However, it's only installing Skype for Business. It is not installing all of Office. When the Office installer is finished, it displays a message that Office was installed on your computer. However, only Skype for Business was installed. Choose Close. Launch Skype for Business. With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app. App Store Preview. Description The Skype you know and love has an all-new design, optimized to help you stay connected with the people you care about most.

Dec 9, Version 8. Ratings and Reviews. App Privacy. Information Seller Skype Communications S. Size MB. Category Social Networking. Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the "S" symbol are trade marks of Skype Limited. A download manager is recommended for downloading multiple files.

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Warning: This site requires the use of scripts, which your browser does not currently allow. See how to enable scripts. All of these features are interesting and, to some users, really useful. The overall usability of Skype depends hugely on the quality of your internet connection. Skype is available for pretty much any platform you can imagine, including xBox and Alexa.

This version is for Windows. There are lots of alternatives, but not all are standalone VoIP apps like Skype. Many users would use video calling on messaging apps as an alternative, or even the messaging function on social networks like Facebook.

The same goes for certain users who are used to Skype and unwilling to change, and you may want to use the app yourself if you have to talk to someone like this on a regular basis. If location, family, or the special features dictate it, Skype is an okay app and worth a try. Even smart gamers can use a boost. Capture images and videos for free with Debut Video Capture Software.