Skype job description
What is Skype for? Through Skype program you can communicate with other users of this program for free, while paying only for the consumed Internet traffic. Due to the fact that most users in the CIS countries have connected unlimited Internet, then, in principle, using Skype can be considered free. Skype has both voice and video communication capabilities.With Skype, you can make calls to your friends and relatives, and also use it for your work needs: communicating with clients, partners, suppliers, etc. Skype also has a group communication feature, which means you can chat with several people together at the same time. Skype is the best way if you want to communicate with people who live in other cities and countries.
What you need for Skype
If you want to talk on Skype, then you need to have a computer or laptop. You can also communicate via Skype through a smartphone and tablet, but we will not dwell on this in detail. So, in order for you to use Skype, first of all you must have Internet access configured on your computer or laptop.What internet speed is needed for Skype?
As for the speed of the Internet connection, a speed of 100 Kbps is quite sufficient for voice communication. For video communication on Skype, the required level depends on the resolution of the transmitted video.
First of all, Skype checks your Internet speed before the interlocutor, and based on this, determines the quality of voice and video transmission. If the Internet speed from you to the interlocutor is high, then the program will transmit sound and video of maximum quality, but if not, then the quality of communication will be reduced to that which allows the transmission of information. If your webcam shoots video in HD format, then to communicate via Skype you need a speed of 1.5 Mbit/sec. Please note that if you use group calls, the Internet speed should be higher.
Microphone and audio output device
To communicate on Skype, you will also need: a microphone and an audio output device. You can output sound either to existing speakers or by purchasing a special headset. As for the microphone, if you are using a laptop, many of their models have a built-in microphone. In addition, modern webcam models may also include a microphone, or you can solve this issue by purchasing a headset.
Let's summarize briefly. To communicate on Skype with the whole family, we recommend outputting the sound to regular speakers; as for the microphone, the best way to solve this issue is by purchasing a webcam with a microphone (if you are using a laptop, then there is probably already a microphone there). For individual use of Skype, we recommend purchasing a headset: headphones and a microphone, and if available on your computer or laptop bluetooth– We recommend purchasing an appropriate wireless headset.
Webcam
As mentioned above, to communicate via Skype you need, the choice of which we talked about in one of our previous articles. When using a modern laptop model, it should have a built-in camera; if you are not satisfied with the quality of its video, then it is better to buy a separate camera. We recommend purchasing a camera that shoots video in HD format.
How to install Skype on your computer
After we have looked at what we need to use Skype at home, we move directly to the program itself, in particular to installation. Installing Skype on a computer is completely free, for some reason many users are worried about this issue. The main thing is to download the program from the official website. Let's look at how to properly install Skype on a computer or laptop.First of all, we need to install Skype. To install it, you need to download the program installation file, which you can find on the official website: “skype.com/ru”. When you open the official Skype page on the Internet in your browser, you will see something similar to what is shown in the figure.
IN top menu, to the right of the Skype logo, select “Download”, after which you will be redirected to the download page. If you are using, the resource will offer to download the version of Skype for the Metro interface.
Despite the fact that they offer to install the Metro version of the program, we do not advise you to choose it, since it has problems in operation and is not particularly convenient. Therefore, below the download button, select “Windows Desktop”.
If you have an operating system installed Macintosh system or Linux, then select the appropriate partition. If you have Windows 7 operating system installed or have chosen to download Skype versions for the desktop, then to download the program you will need to click on this green button “Skype for desktop Windows desktop».
After this, the installation file will begin downloading, please note that depending on your browser, it may ask where to save the installation file, by default this is the Downloads folder.
When the installation file has downloaded, run it from the browser or run it from a folder. Once launched, the installer will ask you to perform several actions.
Here you will need to select a language, check the box to allow Skype to start when you turn on your computer or laptop.
By clicking the " Additional settings» you can choose the location where the installer will install Skype. We recommend leaving the default installation location and not changing it. After that, click the “I agree - next” button.
Next, the installer will ask your permission to install the “Click to Call” plugin. This plugin will be installed in the browser and highlights phone numbers posted on sites. By clicking on the number, you can immediately call it using Skype. Whether to install this plugin or not - decide for yourself, based on its need. Then click on the “Continue” button.
The next window, as always in Microsoft style, is to advertise your services, which by and large are not needed. In this window, the installer will ask you to make the Bing search engine your default search and make the MSN website the home page that will open when you launch your browser. We recommend clearing the checkboxes and not installing these services. Then click the “Continue” button.
Next, the Skype installation process begins. Once the installation is complete, the program itself will launch.
This completes the installation of Skype. Now the program asks you to log in to your account, or if you don’t have one, then register in the system.
How to register for Skype
After installing Skype, you need to register in the system. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that registration on Skype is free. So, how to register for Skype correctly? To register for Skype, there are 2 ways: separate registration and using a Microsoft or Facebook account for this.If you want to quickly register on Skype and you have an account specified for this, then you can use it by clicking on the corresponding icon. Then in the program window you will need to enter the login and password for the selected account and perform the specified actions. But we recommend making a separate registration, for which you need to click on “Register”, after which the program will redirect you to the registration page in the browser.
In your browser you will see a registration form that you need to fill out, and we will help you with this. The first thing you will be asked to enter is: first name, last name, address Email and its confirmation.
You can enter your first and last name in either Cyrillic or Latin - no one will check it anyway. Then enter your email address and duplicate it in the appropriate field. We go below and there we need to enter our personal data.
If you want Skype users to be able to find you using your personal information, enter it. If you do not want to disclose your data, leave the fields empty, entering only the information that is required to be entered (these items are marked with an asterisk). After this we move on to the next block.
At the very beginning of this block, select from the list the option of how you intend to use Skype. Then the most difficult and interesting point awaits you: “Login to Skype.” In this field you must enter your desired Skype login. The login must be unique, that is, not occupied by anyone, and given that there are more than half a billion users on Skype, this will not be easy to do. By entering the selected login, the system will notify you whether it is busy or free. Then enter the password, which must consist exclusively of letters and numbers, the minimum number of characters is 6. Having finished with this block, move on to the next one.
Here the system will prompt you to subscribe to the Skype newsletter, in the form of SMS messages or by email. If you are not interested in the newsletter, remove the checkboxes from both items. Below you will see a picture with symbols, you need to enter these symbols in a special field - this is protection from robots.
Then you can read Skype's terms of use and privacy statement personal information- click on the “I agree - Next” button. After this, registration will be completed. We recommend writing it down on a piece of paper or in text document Skype login and password on your computer. Now let's return to the program.
When you already have your own username and password, enter them into the program window and click the “Login” button. After authorization, the main program window will open in front of you. You will have one contact added - Test Center, we will talk about it a little later. First we need to set up sound and video in Skype, and then we can start adding contacts.
How to set up Skype
Of course, you will have a question: how to configure the program, sound, microphone and camera. To configure Skype, select “Tools” in the top menu of the program and select “Settings” in the menu that appears.
While in the “General Settings” tab, you can make some changes. For example, we recommend unchecking the “Start Skype when Windows startup"to eliminate unnecessary loading of computer or laptop resources, that is, Skype will not start automatically when you turn on the computer, but you will launch it yourself if necessary. Well, make the settings based on your own preferences. Then go to the “Sound Settings” tab.
How to set up a microphone in Skype
In the “Sound Settings” tab at the very top there will be a “Microphone” setting block. Click on the microphone selection menu and from the suggested devices, select the microphone through which you will speak on Skype. Once you've selected a microphone, speak a few words into it and you'll see the volume bar start moving. Use the blue slider to adjust the microphone volume. We do not recommend using automatic tuning.
How to set up sound in Skype
To configure the sound in the “Sound Settings” tab, you need to go to the settings block: “Speakers”. IN this menu select the device to which you want to output sound, and then click on the green button to check the sound output to the device. Below you can adjust the audio output volume.
In the “Call” block, you can in the same way select the device that will receive a call when someone calls you.
How to set up a camera on Skype
To set up a webcam in Skype, go to the “Video Settings” tab.
The program will detect your camera if it is connected. By clicking on the “Webcam Settings” button you can adjust the picture quality. Below you can configure the video display.
Setting up the program
After that, go to the “Security” section, to the “Security Settings” tab.
We recommend setting the same settings as shown in the picture above. Then click on the “Save” button below.
After making the described settings, make a test call to the Skype center.
How to add a user to Skype
In order to add a contact, you need to click on the button with a plus sign, which is highlighted in the picture below.
In the field, enter the name or Skype login of the user you want to find. Below you will see a list of people the system will find. Click on the user you were looking for and add him to your contact list.
How to register on Skype video
Today everyone who uses electronic systems with Internet access, be sure to use software that facilitates communication between counterparties, regardless of distance and completely free of charge. Such an application is Skype, which has been present in the environment for more than 12 years to provide the most accessible system communications, allowing you to send completely free text messages, photographs and video files. It was with its use that the text communication real-time and voice communication, and today – video calls among users of this program.
Let's move on to setting up Skype on a laptop
To use all the capabilities of this software, you must have a gadget: a computer, laptop, or other devices with Internet access. But in each specific case, installation of this program with its further configuration is required.
For those who use a laptop, there are no problems with installation and configuration. The program is accessible to everyone and even a schoolchild can understand it. And if the laptop is equipped webcam and microphone, then its owner can even make video calls. So the opinion that Skype demonstrates all its capabilities only on a computer, and its functionality is limited on a laptop, is fundamentally wrong. In fact, it all depends on the speed of the Internet and the characteristics of the equipment. Even in the absence of a webcam and microphone, you can listen to your interlocutor through the sound reproduction system, answering him in writing.
This application functions both as a telephone and as a videophone. It is important that the Internet settings allow video communication. For this it is necessary that telephone communication Internet traffic was at least 56Kb/s, and for video – 512Kb/s. Question how to set up skype on laptop The problem that arises among users of this equipment has a very simple answer.
Free registration and installation of Skype on a laptop
If you have an Internet connection that has the required characteristics for the program to work, the process of installing and configuring Skype is very simple. The Internet can be either connected to a fixed point, fiber-optic type, or mobile - the main thing is that the operator’s capabilities and technical characteristics such Internet met the requirements. In the second case, you need to consult your provider about the possibility using Skype. You can find out how to register on Skype by following the link.
The first step is to visit the official website of the program developer www.skype.com, where needed according to the pointer o free download download the installation file archive to your laptop, indicating for which system you are downloading.
The downloaded file is opened and the program is installed using the setup element. After installation is complete, you will need to go through quick registration, where you need to come up with a password and login. After entering these parameters, you will enter the program, where all the necessary elements for making the settings are available.
After entering your password and login, a window will open in which there are several fields, selecting which (check the box) will allow you to launch Skype automatically, immediately after loading the system and further visualize photos of the avatars of your interlocutors, if they have installed them. Auto login will not require constant password entry in the future, however, this particular item will increase the load on the entire laptop system. So it is important to choose what is more convenient.
Set up Skype for free on your laptop for free
Now you can restart the program and proceed to the main part - setting up Skype for free on your laptop. The first input immediately activates a test of the program’s operation in all modes. She will offer to connect a headset, microphone, webcam. In fact, at this stage it is important to only carry out a sound check for now. Leave all other items untouched, maintaining their original data. If there is no response sound or the user’s voice cannot be heard, it is necessary to check the connection of all elements. In operating mode, the video camera should broadcast the image directly to the laptop screen.
After this check, you can start installing your own avatar, if necessary. An existing personal photograph compressed to the required parameters or a photo that can be taken using a webcam is suitable here. Or instead, simply install some image taken from the Internet. Next, you need to click the button – "Use Skype."
Further settings can be made at any time convenient time. For this purpose there is at the top working panel program window section "Tools", in which the item is selected "Settings". Here, each user is free to combine their own desires with the capabilities of the program, respectively, in the settings area. Here a window appears consisting of several items to select and configure, which the program itself offers.
Sound and its settings in Skype on a laptop
A laptop with a built-in microphone allows you to select an additional one from a list of offers. There is also a choice of speakers, in addition to the built-in ones. Once the headphones are connected and detected by the system, you can begin adjusting the volume.
Setting up video in Skype
The section dedicated to image operation in the program allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, clarity and many video parameters “to suit you.” Allows the use of a set avatar during a video call, which will be broadcast to the interlocutor. It’s very convenient when you don’t want the user to see it.
The main items found in the settings menu:
- "Safety"– sorts caller data into desired ones and not.
- "Alerts"– allows you to set the call volume level and select the alert signal that someone is trying to call or a message has arrived.
- "Calls"– allow you to forward the call to a regular phone.
- "Chat and SMS"– a section that allows you to change the design of chat, correspondence, and organizes the sending of SMS to phones.
- "Additional settings"– work with the installation of new ports, instructions to complete automatic updates and much more.
You have downloaded and installed popular messenger? Now, to start using it for free, you need to set up Skype on your computer.
Basic settings, or My Skype
When you start using Skype on your computer, go to the general settings by clicking on the “Tools” menu, then the “Settings” submenu. Next, select “Basic” - “General”. Here you can choose to start the program when you turn on the computer (when you start Windows), show friends’ avatars, change your status if there is no activity for more than n minutes (you choose the number yourself) (the mouse does not move, the buttons on the keyboard do not press), as well as select a language .
When you go to the second line of the main settings, you can adjust the sound, that is, connect a microphone, for example. Select the microphone you need if you have several of these devices connected to your computer. The same goes for speakers (you can connect speakers or headphones).
Check the box "Allow automatic setup microphone" so that there are no periodic sound distortions and volume changes.
The next item in the main settings is video.
The same goes for your video. Click "Webcam Settings" to adjust the image from your camera.
Next on the list is an item called “Skype Wi-Fi”. This is an opportunity to enable Skype via public networks Wi-Fi. You can find out more detailed information by clicking on the “Details” button in the specified section.
Security Settings
Since the Skype messenger is, in fact, open to anyone who wants to use it (and for free), your account may receive unwanted messages or calls from people unknown to you, if you do not close this opportunity.
Follow these steps sequentially to set up the security of your communications:
1.Log into Skype.
2.Click on the “Tools” menu (sixth from the left) and select the “Settings” sub-item (or simply press the key combination “CTRL” + “,”).
3.In the “SkypeTM-Settings” window that appears, you will see on the left a list of parameters that you can adjust to suit your personal needs. Click on the “Security” line, then “Security Settings”.
4.Now change, if necessary, the security settings by placing dots opposite the required items. Step-by-step instruction:
- Receive calls from any user or “only from my contacts”.
- Receive video and broadcast your screen to everyone, only those included in your contact list, or disable this option (the “no one” option) altogether.
- Receive chats from everyone or just from friends (contacts).
- Save the entire history of conversations and other events in Skype on your computer or not save at all (select one of several options from the drop-down list).
- The last section concerns the removal of Cookies, which can clog up your computer over time, as well as other Web settings.
1.Log into the messenger.
2.Open the settings tools menu.
3.Select Alert Settings.
4.Select (by checking the boxes) what notifications you would like to receive: when someone logs into Skype (or Facebook) or leaves it, starts a chat with you, sends a file, a message, a voice message or video, celebrates his birthday, transmits contact information.
Profile setup
Below the menu bar in the main Skype window is your first and last name, which is displayed to other users unless they manually change this information. To set up a profile, you need to click on this inscription. You will be taken to the profile and status editing tab.
When you click on “Change avatar” you can upload an image (photo, picture) that will represent you when communicating on Skype; and by clicking on “Take Photo” you can take a photo with your webcam. If you choose the second option, after you take a photo you are happy with, click “Use this image.” Please note that to view your photo (avatar) on Skype, just like for other data, you can make the necessary privacy adjustments in the settings and limit access to viewing your photo, for example, only to the list of your contacts.
By clicking “Manage”, you can edit or enter other data into your profile: phone numbers, email (you may have several mailboxes), city, information about yourself, and more. Near each item you can select access to your information (for example, public information, contacts...)
Adding contacts
What is a contact in Skype? This is the user you have added to your contact list. To always be able to call your acquaintances or friends, you need to find them in the Skype system and add them to the list. At first you will have only one contact - this is the Echo/Sound Test Service, which helps all new users. To do this you need to call this subscriber.
How to add new contact:
- Check the internet connection on your computer.
- Log in to the program.
- At the bottom left, find the “Add Contact” button.
- Enter your email address, first name, last name, Skype login - using any of these data you can find the person(s) on the Skype network.
- When you find the person you want, click Add.
- Click "Send Request..." to send a request to add you to this person's contacts. If necessary, change the standard text to your own.
- Go back to the main Skype window - you will see that there is one more line in your contacts. Until that user adds you, they will display a question mark.
There are a huge number of programs that are widely popular among Internet users. One such program is Skype. In this article we want to tell you step by step, using pictures, how to install Skype on your computer.
Skype is a program with which you can communicate with other users of this program around the world via the Internet. Communication on Skype can be carried out in three modes: text, voice and video. If in voice mode you can communicate only by voice using a headset, then in video communication you can communicate by voice and see each other using a webcam.
What do you need to use Skype?
Before you begin installing Skype, you need to resolve several issues. Probably the very first issue that needs to be resolved is the Internet connection. For voice communication on Skype, an Internet tariff with a speed of 250 Kbps will be enough. If you plan to make video calls, then the optimal speed will be 500 Kbps, for cameras with HD resolution - 1.5 Mbps. At the same time, your Internet connection must be stable, since communication via Skype is streaming and any problems with it can negatively affect the quality of communication.Along with the quality and speed of your Internet connection, you should pay attention to the choice of communication tools for Skype: headsets and webcams. As a headset, you can use special headphones with a microphone, or speakers and the built-in microphone of the webcam, if you plan to purchase one. For video calls, you will need the webcam itself, which we shared with you in previous articles. When everything is ready to work with Skype, let's start downloading it.
How to download Skype to your computer?
You can download and install Skype for free on your computer by downloading its installation file from the program’s official website.To download Skype visit: Skype.com
When you open the main page of the official website of the program, you will see the following.
To download the installation Skype file You must click on the “Download” button, which is located at the top of the page, to the right of the site logo. After which you will be taken to the program download page.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that if you use operating system, you will be prompted to download Skype version for the Metro interface, but the site in turn recommends downloading the desktop version of Skype. To do this, scroll down the page, where you will be offered the following options for downloading the program.
For operating room Windows systems, in the Windows Desktop section, click on “Skype Details for Windows Desktop”, for Mac in the Macintosh section – “Skype Details for Macintosh” and for Operating Linux systems in the corresponding section - “Detailed information about Skype for Linux”. After this, you will be taken to the download section where you will need to confirm your choice. If you select the desktop version, you will be taken to a page like this.
Click on the "Skype for Windows Desktop" button. After which the installation file will begin downloading, which will be saved in the “Downloads” folder by default. Now let's move on to installing the program.
Installing Skype
Skype is quite easy to install. To install it, you need to run the installation file that was downloaded to your computer called “SkypeSetup.exe”.
Skype installation begins with the program language selection window. By default, the program will suggest you the program language based on the localization of your operating system. If the default language is not the one you need, you can select another one from the list. Once your language is selected, you can set Skype to start automatically when you start your computer. If you want to run the program yourself when you need it, then uncheck the corresponding box. Now you can click on the “I agree - next” button.
Next, the installer will prompt you to install the Click to Call plugin. This plugin is installed as a browser add-on and allows you to make calls from Skype by clicking on the phone number posted on the site. This is convenient if you need to contact tech. support or consultant on the site. If you do not plan to call anywhere, then we do not recommend installing this plugin. To install the plugin, check the box next to “Install the Click to Call plugin from Skype”; if you do not want to install the plugin, then uncheck the box. After making your selection, click on the “Continue” button.
On at this stage you will need to choose, or rather refuse, integration into the search engine browser Bing systems and MSN home page. This Microsoft services, which they actively promote, but these services are not interesting and not needed, and therefore, we remove the checkmarks from the “Make Bing search engine default" and "Set MSN as home page", then click on the "Continue" button.
The installer will now install the program. The installation will take approximately 2-3 minutes. When the installation is complete, Skype will launch.
In order to run Skype program and start communicating, you need to register in the system by coming up with your unique login, which will be the so-called number in the Skype system.
How to register for Skype
To register in Skype, click on the “Register” button in the program window, or on the official website at home page, click on the green circle that says “Registration”. To register with Skype you will need to enter some data or do it using your social account Facebook networks by clicking on the corresponding menu.
To register in the system yourself, you need to enter several data. In this case, those fields marked with an asterisk are required to be entered:
- Surname;
- E-mail address;
- A country;
- Language.
Useful article on the topic: (step-by-step instructions).
At the end, you will need to indicate the method of communication for the system to inform you: SMS messages or email, and then enter the text that is shown in the picture (protection from robots). After entering all the necessary information, click on the “I agree - next” button.
How to launch and configure Skype
After registration we return to Skype window and enter your login and password there, then the system will prompt you again to set the program to automatically launch when the system boots. Having chosen automatic or manual download, click on the “Login” button. In order to launch Skype the next time, if you have not set the program to start automatically, an icon has been installed on the desktop; it will also be placed in the Start menu.So, you are in Skype and now you need to configure it, it will take a couple of minutes. To configure Skype, you will need to select “Tools” in the top menu of the program, and then “Settings” and you will see the following window.
If you want, you can go through the settings and customize the program for yourself, but we will focus your attention on the communication settings. To do this, go to the “Sound Settings” tab.
After this, connect a headset or speakers with a webcam (if its microphone will be used). In the sound settings, next to each device type, select the device that will be used for this. In addition, you can immediately test your chosen device and set the volume level. Next, go to the “Video Settings” section.
If your webcam is connected and configured correctly, the image from the webcam will appear in this window. If necessary, you can click on the “Webcam Settings” button to configure it more precisely.
When all the settings have been made, click on the “Save” button.
In your contact list there will be a contact “Test Skype call"is a robot assistant from Skype, with which you can check that your voice devices are configured correctly to work in Skype. By calling the test center, voice assistant He will tell you everything you need to do.
To add a contact to Skype, in the left menu, click on the little man with a plus icon and in the field where the magnifying glass is located, enter the username or first and last name of the user you want to find. To add a found user, right-click on this contact and select “Add user” from the menu. To do this, you will need to send a request to the user to add you to their list. IN this request you can leave a standard phrase, or you can write something of your own.
In order to close the Skype program, and not minimize it, you need to right-click on the Skype icon in the system tray (lower right part of the screen) and select “Exit” in the menu that appears.
How to install Skype on a computer? Want to install Skype for Windows for free? Today we will talk about the most popular application for video calls, namely Skype (Skype) and how to connect it?
And so, to make video calls, we need a device from which we will make them, an Internet connection and the Skype program.
You can download Skype on its official website https://www.skype.com/ru/ by selecting the “download Skype” link.
Next you will be asked to make a choice for which device you want to download this program Today Microsoft offers Skype for personal computers, smartphones, tablets, xbox, smart watch, televisions.
Depending on the gadget, you will be offered to either save the installation file, or the Skype installation will begin automatically.
In case of personal computer We run the saved installation file, select the location where we will install the program. Next, following the instructions, install Skype itself.
We check whether our camera, microphone and speakers are configured correctly. And we register a new user using the wizard’s prompts and entering the appropriate personal data.
That's all Skype is ready for use, enjoy video calls and communicate with loved ones and colleagues.
The number of copies of the real-time communication program Skype is rapidly approaching the number of Internet users. Communication via Skype with friends, relatives, business partners face to face or an entire conference has become commonplace. And all you need for this is an Internet connection and, in fact, the program itself.
We’ll look at how to install Skype on a Windows computer a little further below. First of all, it should be said that it is best if a specialist works on your computer software.
Preparing to install Skype on Windows
If you have finally decided to install Skype on your own computer or on a friend’s laptop, the first thing you should make sure is whether you have administrator rights. And in any case, you should start the installation by searching and downloading the installation file.
If you are not an administrator or a user with administrative rights, you will not be able to install the software on your computer.
Another preparatory point is that for the program to work correctly in voice and, especially, video mode, your computer or laptop needs to meet at least the minimum technical and system requirements. Before you connect to the latest version of Skype, you need to meet the following requirements:
Windows version not lower than XP3 (both 32- and 64-bit are supported);
high-speed broadband Internet connection (GPRS is only suitable for sending messages), with an upload speed of 128 kbit/s and a reception speed of 512 kbit/s;
processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz;
speakers, microphone (headset), webcam.
It is safer to download the Skype installation file from the official website. If you downloaded it from some “left” resource, do not be surprised when the installation, configuration or connection of Skype does not work. Therefore, follow the link, open the “Download” page and select the operating system installed on your PC or laptop, i.e. Windows.
Click the “Upload” button and a form will appear to save the file. We agree and save it to disk in a place where we don’t have to search long and hard for it. If automatic download does not work, click on the “Try again” link. We find the saved file, it is called SkypeSetup.exe.
How to install Skype on a laptop or computer?
In order for Skype to install and work correctly in the future, by default it is assigned the path to the Program Files folder on drive C. But you can select another logical drive by creating a folder on it with the same name.
Launch SkypeSetup.exe. In the drop-down form, select the language (Russian by default) and confirm that you agree with license agreement, by clicking the “I agree - continue” button. We wait for some time, depending on the performance of the computer, while Skype is installed. The first launch of Skype will not work until the firewall receives your direct permission to launch the program and access the Internet: in the form that appears, you need to check the box next to the desired network.
Process Skype installations to your computer is completely simple and will not take you much time
The answer to the question of how to install Skype on a laptop is obvious if your laptop has Windows installed that meets the Skype system requirements. Skype does not work for other operating systems, as well as for Apple computers and laptops, if it is intended for Windows.
Register on Skype
When you first launch the program, you see a login form with fields for login and password, as well as a proposal to create an account. If you don't have an account, feel free to follow the "Register a new user" link, because registering won't cost you a penny. And if you already have an account, you can create one or more.
If you have not used the program before, then after installing Skype on your computer you need to register a new user
In general, when the Skype registration page opens, you can either create an account from scratch, or use an existing account with Microsoft or Facebook. To fully register, you must answer all questions marked with (*). In particular, indicate your real e-mail. If you wish, you can indicate your personal data: date of birth, gender, etc.
An email from Skype will be sent to the email address you provided with a link to complete registration. Follow it and - voila! - registration is completed, you have the right to use Skype for full communication. The services “Call regular phones”, “Call a group” and some others are paid.
Setting up Skype for communication
How to set up Skype on your computer to interact with Windows depends on your preferences and the number of users. On the login window, you can always check or uncheck the “Automatic” settings. authorization at startup" and "Launch Skype when turned on. computer."
If several people use a computer/laptop, leave the automatic authorization field blank.
To communicate, you need to connect at least one user besides you and set up Skype for communication. Go to the program settings, select “Contacts”, “Add a new contact” and in the “Add contact” window enter the email address, phone number, and full name known to you. or the nickname of a comrade, colleague, or anyone else, as long as it is registered and indicates at least one of the above. We send him our contact information with an invitation and wait for a response.
We use the contact confirmation wait time to set up communication, audio-video and select an avatar. It’s easier to connect Skype on a laptop: the equipment is built-in. If everything necessary is connected to the computer, the program will automatically detect the devices it needs to operate and offer to check them.
All you have to do is press the sound, microphone, and camera check buttons to complete the setup wizard by agreeing to “Use Skype.” If any equipment does not work, read the instructions on how to connect it correctly and/or install the necessary drivers.
How to configure Skype on a computer more finely? Go to the “Tools” tab, open “Settings” - and move forward through the list.
IN general settings everything is clear, and you can add information about yourself, indicate contacts or change your avatar.
How to adjust the sound? In the tab, it is important to select exactly the microphone that you actually use. The connected speakers should sound when you left-click on the green button on the right. In addition, the Echo virtual assistant is at the top of your contacts list.
Use it to customize the sound of real-time information exchange between computers.
How to set up a video? Here you can take a photo of yourself for your avatar. And, of course, decide who to accept videos from and who to show yours to. Recommended settings: Show and receive videos only to Skype users from your contacts list.
Skype Access.
If you are going to pay for the Internet via Skype, check the box to activate this function.
How do I configure my security settings? Decide at your own discretion from whom to receive calls and chats, and who to connect to the video. Also configure your Skype browser to accept cookies, save history, etc.
How to set up chats and SMS? Disable or enable emoticons, change the type and size of the font.
On the “Advanced” tab, we can choose how to connect a proxy server, activate and set keyboard shortcuts for controlling Skype from the keyboard.
The Skype settings interface is intuitive even for novice computer users
Solving problems starting with “not”
What to do if Skype is not installed on your computer? Open the panel Windows management, tab " Accounts users." Make sure that you as the user have permission to install software. Let's assume that the rights are in order and the SkypeSetup.exe file is not broken (otherwise, download it again). The following causes of failure and solutions are possible:
your equipment does not work with latest version programs. We are looking for one that suits your equipment previous version and install it;
The installation is blocked by the antivirus. Disable antivirus software during installation;
drive C is full and should be cleaned by removing various types of garbage, such as unused software, setup files in the "Temp" folder, cached media files of your browsers.
Can't install Skype on laptop? You can connect Skype to a laptop, if it is running Windows, in the same way as installing Skype on a computer.
By disabling your antivirus even for a short time, you leave your computer unprotected from malware. Be careful with this!
If nothing helps and you can’t install Skype on your computer, you need to find and install Portable version. It is not installed on the system, but works from any drive, even an optical disk (although this is not as convenient as from a disk 😀 or from a flash drive).
You use software marked Portable at your own risk.
What to do if you have installed and configured everything, but Skype does not work at all or partially: the sound disappears, the image twitches during video calls. It is quite possible that the program was initially installed “crookedly”, i.e. incorrectly. Try uninstalling and installing the program again. The question of how to connect Skype to your account is easy to solve: just enter your username and password.
So, you have downloaded, installed, configured and resolved all the problems. Enjoy communicating with your loved ones, family, friends, partners and simply interesting people from anywhere in the world where there is Internet and Skype works.
