- #DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR WINDOWS 8 DESKTOP FULL VERSION#
- #DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR WINDOWS 8 DESKTOP INSTALL#
- #DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR WINDOWS 8 DESKTOP UPDATE#
- #DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR WINDOWS 8 DESKTOP MANUAL#
Skype for Windows desktop works on the majority of Windows versions currently on the market, including the ancient Windows XP, which no longer receives updates and security patches since April 2014. The desktop version of Skype is also optimized for the touch and can be used on tablets as well, so this new release could also bring improvements that would make the app run more smoothly on devices with a touch screen. Skype 7.6 has been released for download today, and Microsoft has apparently forgotten to provide a changelog, so it’s natural to assume that this new version comes with bug fixes and performance improvements specifically aimed at Windows users.
#DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR WINDOWS 8 DESKTOP UPDATE#
Or click the arrow near the lower left corner of the Start screen.Skype for desktop will soon be the only version of the VoIP client available for Windows users, as Microsoft is working to kill the Modern flavor that was designed for touch-capable devices, so every single update is becoming more important for everyone running Redmond’s operating system. – Slide up from the middle of the Start screen with your finger, – When it’s installed, go to the Apps view – Double click the Skype for Windows Desktop *.exe installer file The Options menu appears at the bottom of the screen. – In the Start screen, right click or tap and hold the Skype tile. Or by swiping from the top edge of the screen – Close Skype by pressing Alt+F4 on your keyboard,
#DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR WINDOWS 8 DESKTOP FULL VERSION#
Web Version installer (1.3 MB) => (the smaller ‘light’ web installer *.exe file will download the full version installer bits in the background).
#DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR WINDOWS 8 DESKTOP INSTALL#
#DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR WINDOWS 8 DESKTOP MANUAL#
When updating Skype for Windows Desktop it may also be preferable to download and use the Skype for Windows Desktop manual installer since the Skype program’s built-in updater has been known (and proven) to lag version(s) behind the latest available download version.If Skype for Windows Desktop is already installed, it may only be necessary to remove/uninstall the Skype modern Windows app and update Skype (manually using the latest downloadable installer file or updating via the Skype Desktop program ‘Update’ option).Skype for modern Windows (the included Windows operating system App) should be uninstalled before installing Skype for Windows Desktop.Skype for Windows Desktop can be downloaded here => Skype for Windows Desktop.In the past Windows 8.0 and 8.1 allowed both versions (Modern app and Desktop program) to co-exist thus this change effective Jeliminates that possibility and makes Skype for Windows Desktop the sole Skype application for use on Windows 8 and 8.1 (and most likely Windows 10).Skype for Windows Desktop is a stand-alone downloadable and installable program.Skype for modern Windows is the app included with Windows 8 and 8.1 operating systems.To continue using Skype on Windows 8 and later Windows operating systems it will be necessary to use ‘Skype for Windows Desktop’ On JMicrosoft will turn off Skype for modern WindowsĢ. The Skype for modern Windows App(Windows 8 and later) will be replaced by Skype for Windows Desktopġ.