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Learn How to Download and Install Skype on Your Dell Personal Computer

Summary: The following article is a step-by-step guide on how to install Skype software on a Windows operating system of your Dell computer.

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Instructions

Table Of Contents:

  1. What you must proceed
  2. What are the requirements for Skype?
  3. How to get the latest version of Skype?
  4. Getting to know Skype
  5. Common questions about Skype

What you must proceed:

  • A broadband Internet connection
  • A microphone and speakers or a microphone headset
  • A webcam

What are the requirements for Skype?

  1. Browse to What are the system requirements for Skype? This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
  2. Select the expanding section that corresponds to your Operating System for the requirements.

How to get the latest version of Skype?

  • From the What are the system requirements for Skype? page:
    1. Select Update to the latest version of Skype:

      Either:

      • Use the drop-down menu in the blue bar under Skype for Desktop to select the Operating System that corresponds to what is on your computer:
        Note: When you select Get Skype for Windows 10 and 11, you are redirected to the Microsoft Store.
        1. The Skype file is downloaded.
        2. Using the integrated file explorer, browse to the location where the downloaded file was saved.
        3. Run the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
      • Under Skype for Mobile, select the Apple App Store or Google Play, and follow the prompts to complete the installation process.
  • Browse to the Download Skype This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. page:

    Either:

    • Use the drop-down menu in the blue bar under Skype for Desktop to select the Operating System that corresponds to what is on your computer.
      Note: When you select Get Skype for Windows 10 and 11, you are redirected to the Microsoft Store:
      1. The Skype file is downloaded.
      2. Using the integrated file explorer, browse to the location where the downloaded file was saved.
      3. Run the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
    • Under Skype for Mobile, select the Apple App Store or Google Play, and follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Getting to know Skype

Browse to the Getting to know Skype This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. page for more information about the interface.


Common questions about Skype

  1. How do I send an instant message in Skype? This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
  2. How do I call someone in Skype? This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
  3. How do I manage my contacts? This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
  4. What can I do during a Skype call? This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
  5. How do I answer a Skype call? This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
  6. How do I manage group chats in Skype on the desktop?
  7. How do I find new contacts in Skype? This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
  8. How do I share files, photos, and emoticons in Skype? This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.
  9. Support for Skype versions 7 and below is ending This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.

For other issues, browse to the Skype Help This hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. page.

Affected Products

Desktops & All-in-Ones, Laptops, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro, XPS, Fixed Workstations
Article Properties
Article Number: 000138686
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 22 May 2024
Version:  7
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