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

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? 
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  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.

• For Windows 10 and 11, you can get Skype from the Microsoft Store. 

Getting to know Skype

Browse to the Getting to know Skype  page for more information about the interface.

Common questions about Skype

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

For other issues, browse to the Skype Help  page.