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The Skype download should start within seconds. If it doesn’t, you can start download again. You need Windows® 2000, XP, Vista or 7 to run Skype.

How do I install Skype?

Run the Skype Setup application
A window will open asking what you want to do with a file called SkypeSetup.exe. You might see a confirmation message, asking if you’re sure you want to run this software. Click ’Run’ again.

Follow the Setup Wizard
When the download has finished, the Skype Setup Wizard will appear and guide you through the rest of the installation.

Launch Skype

After the installation has finished, you can open Skype at any time by clicking the Skype icons located either on your desktop or in your system tray (this is the found at the bottom right of your screen).

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