There are many ways to start Skype in Windows 10, and by default, a Skype shortcut appears on the Start Menu. If, however, you don’t find Skype there, here’s a way to start it no matter how your Windows 10 computer or device is set up: Click Start to open the Start Menu.

Skype is a freeware telephoning software app filed under instant messaging software and made available by Skype for Windows.

Stay within the reach with free Skype-to-Skype video/audio calls, videoconferencing, smart messaging, and screen sharing. Skype keeps the world talking. Say “hello” with an instant message, voice or video call – all for free. Use Skype to send SMS messages to mobiles worldwide and with SMS Connect you can now also.

The review for Skype has not been completed yet, but it was tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We have found that this software contains advertisements or other ad-supported elements during runtime.

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One of the best online VoIP applications and service

Skype is software for calling other people on their computers or phones. Download Skype and start calling for free all over the world. The calls have excellent sound quality and are highly secure with end-to-end encryption. You don't even need to configure your firewall or router or any other networking gear.

Additionally it doesn't just work on Windows.

Skype can make VoIP calls, text chat, call landlines and cell phones, chat with groups, video conference and send SMS messages.

Features and highlights

• Skype allows you to call mobiles and landlines
• Free calls are possible to other Skype users (Skype-to-Skype)
• Group video calling and conferencing
• Skype To Go numbers
• Instant messaging is an integral part
• SMS services are available at a low cost
• Use 'Skype WiFi' while away from home
• Caller ID is included
• Push To Talk Windows

Skype on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs

This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from instant messaging software without restrictions. Skype 8.67.0.87 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows 10 PCs but also without a hitch on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Compatibility with this telephoning software may vary, but will generally run fine under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP on either a 32-bit or 64-bit setup. A separate x64 version may be available from Skype.

Install Skype For Laptop

1. Skype Download
2. Freeware Instant Messaging Software
3. Major release: Skype 8.67
4. Telephoning Software

Skype is different from most of the products that we feature on Techboomers, in that it's not a service that you use right on the website. Instead, you use the service by downloading and installing a program on your computer.

To download Skype

1. Go to www.skype.com in your web browser and click either Download Skype or Get Skype.

2. Click the device that you want to download Skype for; we'll assume it's a Computer, which should already be selected. If this is the case, simply click Get Skype for Windows Desktop.

3. Skype's website should automatically prompt you to download a setup package for the Skype program. Click Save File, use the file explorer to select a place to save the setup package, and then click Save.

To install Skype

1. Find the setup package that you just downloaded, and open it by double-clicking the left mouse button on it.

2. Click the drop-down menu to select the language that you want Skype installed in; the installer will use this language, too. (It will probably say English to start; if that's what you want, just leave it.)

   If you don't want Skype to launch as soon as you start your computer, you can click the check box here to unmark it.

   When you're ready to move on, click I Agree – Next.

3. The next window will ask if you want to install a feature called 'Click to Call'. Basically, it allows you to call a phone number from Skype while you're browsing the Internet by clicking a phone number that has Skype's logo beside it. If you don't want this feature installed, click the check box here to unmark it.

   (Hint: We recommend that you do not install this feature, as it has been known to not always work correctly and/or slow down the loading of web pages.)

   When you're ready to move on, click Continue.

4. Lastly, Skype will ask if you want to make MSN (The Microsoft Network) the home page of your Internet browsers. If you like your home page the way that it is, click the check box here to unmark it.

   Hint: We recommend that you use a search engine as your web browser's home page, such as Google Search, Yahoo Search, Bing, or DuckDuckGo. This way, you can find where you need to go on the Internet quickly. Of course, we'd love it if you made Techboomers your home page!)

   When you're ready to move on, click Continue.

Download Skype App For Laptop

When Skype is finished installing, it should start automatically. Congratulations! You're all set to use Skype!

Free Skype App For Laptop