Skype full installation

Installer , also known as a setup file - is a special executable file that installs certain software on the computer. As a rule, its tasks include checking the system compatibility and minimum requirements, unpacking and copying files, downloading additional components, modifying the registry, running the necessary services and much more.

Light Installer

"Light Installer" always downloads and installs on the computer the latest version, even if it is still not considered to be stable. Given that a non-recommended version of Skype may not work properly, in a sense, you need to use this installer at your own risk. As well as "Web Installer" to use this installer you need an internet connection.

MSI Installer

"MSI Installer" as well as "Full Installer", is able to install an older version of Skype for Windows in the offline mode. The only difference is that it can be used to automate the process of installing Skype. In most cases, "MSI Installer" will be useful for system administrators who need to install and update Skype on multiple computers.

Installer for Windows XP and Vista

A special installer for Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems users. According to the functional and design, this installer does not differ from "Full Installer". The only difference, is that this installer contains a special DLL, which includes support for audio codec NGC (Next Generation Calling) in Skype for Windows XP and Windows Vista. That's why, if you have installed one of these operating systems and have trouble with the sound, it is recommended to use this installer.

MSRU Installer

Not sure what means MSRU (maybe something related to "Skype Release Update"), but this link always allow you to download the latest version, even if developers canceled the release. For example, a few hours after release 7.30.0.103 version, other links again offer for downloading the old version 7.29.0.102, while only MSRU-link allows to download the latest release 7.30.0.103.

To understand which type is best for you, read short description each of them. Here you will learn how to choose the right installer and where to download it from.

Web Installer

"Web installer" is the only installer that installs recommended version, and works exactly like the check for updates feature in Skype. That is, even if there are more a new version, but is still in testing, this installer will still not download it. By and large, this installer is recommended for everyone, since it will always install the latest stable version. However, it should be noted that to use this installer, you must be connected to the Internet.

Full Installer

The "full installer" (also known as alternative, standalone or offline installer) contains all the necessary data and files for Skype installations, which is why, unlike the "web installer", it will be able to install Skype without having access to the internet. Another advantage of this installer is that using it you can always install the old version, even if a new version is available on the official website. It is for this reason that only such installers are downloaded on our site so that users can install .

Light Installer

"Lite Installer" always downloads and installs the latest version on the computer, even if it is still not considered stable. Given that Skype may not work correctly, in a sense, you should use this installer only at your own peril and risk. Just like the web installer, you need an internet connection to use this installer.

MSI Installer

"MSI installer", like "full installer", installs the latest Skype version for Windows offline. The only difference is that it can be used to automate the installation process of Skype. In most cases, "MSI installer" will be useful system administrators, which must install and update Skype on many computers. True, depending on the computer settings, when errors occur when using the "full installer", then other users should also try the "MSI installer".

Installer for Windows XP and Vista

Special installer designed for users operating systems Windows XP and Windows Vista. In terms of functionality and design, this installer is no different from the “full installer”. The only difference is that this installer contains a special DLL that enables NGC (Next Generation Calling) audio codec support in Skype for Windows XP and Windows Vista. That is why, if you have one of these operating systems installed and are having problems with sound, it is recommended that you use this installer.

MSRU Installer

Not sure what MSRU means (probably something to do with "Skype Release Update"), but this link always downloads latest version, even if the developers canceled the release. For example, a few hours after the release of version 7.30.0.103, the rest of the links loaded again old version 7.29.0.102, and only the MSRU link allowed downloading the latest release 7.30.0.103.

insider-installer

The dedicated installer is intended for testers - users who participate in the Skype Insiders program (formerly known as the Skype Pre-Release Program or Skype Test Pilots). If you are not a tester or a member of this program, it is strongly discouraged to use the Insider Installer.

The main change in this version is the removal from the program Extras Manager. This function was needed to connect third-party extensions (games, fax, call recording), but was not popular and its development was suspended back in 2009. The decision has now been made to remove the feature entirely. Users who still use extensions can only use older versions of Skype.

Also in this version, a crash that occurred when trying to close the link quality indicator with the Esc key has been fixed.

Skype is a revolutionary program for voice communication over the Internet with video chat functions, which in a fairly short time has become almost the standard for IP telephony. Such popularity is due to the hitherto unheard-of quality of voice transmission over the Internet, using even a very modest connection quality. You can more or less comfortably and efficiently communicate on a simple modem connection at a speed of 57.600. Naturally, we are talking about voice transmission, but not video, which requires a more serious channel to the network. And despite the fact that calls from computer to computer are free, and the quality of communication is getting better and better, then Skype is becoming more and more relevant and interesting. In addition to voice and video chat, the program supports regular chat (text), group chat (conference up to 500 people) and file transfer.

A very important, and for many users the main, advantage of Skype will be the ability to call landline and Cell phones using the SkypeOut service and receiving calls from regular phones using SkypeIn. Quality and cheap.