For these plans, Skype for Business Basic is available without additional cost. You get the Skype for Business download from the Microsoft portal, and then install it on your computer.
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. At the First things first box, if you accept the licensing agreement, choose Accept. You're done installing Skype for Business. Now you're ready to sign in to Skype for Business for the first time. For example, if you use jakob contoso.
At the next page, if you want to save your password for signing in next time, choose Yes. At the Help Make Skype for Business Better box, choose whether to allow us to collect error logs and device configuration info. Now you're ready to take the Skype for Business video training.
If you have Office , , or , you can safely install and use Skype for Business A limit of 25 people for a conference call seems just perfect for all practical scenarios. We did experience a few crashes while on conference calls.
The max file limit of Mb is good enough for most people. The file transfer is reliable and quick. We never faced any problems in this department. This is one feature which we really loved. You use Skype as a normal phone but with much cheaper call rates, especially for ISD calls.
The voice quality was good and there weren't any noticeable delays with either call setup or audio transfers. Skype is optimized to work with limited network conditions and at the same time minimize data usage especially during audio and video calls. You can easily check the data usage on the Skype app. Since Skype is a real time communication application, it has to keep running in the background even when you are not actively using it.
We didn't notice any significant battery drain even after prolonged usage. Skype has gone through a number of updates, and now has a fresh and modern look on your phone. But it still lacks polish and responsiveness when it comes to UI and UX. Although the recent updates have been really nice, there's still some scope for improvement.
In the personal communication space, the competition is fierce. Skype still has a big share of the space. It does have some unique features like group video and audio conferences, direct calls to phone numbers and screen sharing. Hawkeye review.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate review. Windows Windows. Most Popular. New Releases. Desktop Enhancements. Networking Software. Trending from CNET. Visit Site. Key Details of Skype for Windows The Download Now link directs you to the Windows Store, where you can continue the download process. You must have an active Microsoft account to download the application.
This download may not be available in some countries. Editors' Review shelbybrown Jun 15, Pros Free to call other Skype users: You can use Skype for Windows to make free Skype-to-Skype local and international voice or video calls. Bottom Line The video- and voice-calling field has grown crowded since Skype debuted in , but Microsoft has worked hard to keep Skype up to date, and it continues to be a solid way to make worldwide calls, either Skype to Skype or to mobile or landline numbers.
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