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Downloading Skype (Windows)

Step 1:

Go to http://www.skype.com/intl/en/get-skype/on-your-computer/windows-live-messenger in your web browser.

Step 2:

Click the Download Skype button.

Download Skype

Step 3:

Click Run once the the installation file begins to download.

Click Run

Step 4:

Once the download is complete, click the Run button.

Click Run

Step 5:

Once the installer starts, click the Continue button.

Click Continue

Step 6:

Click the I agree - next button.

Click I agree - next

Step 7:

Uncheck the Install Skype Click to Call box.

Then, click the Continue button.

Click Continue

Step 8:

Make sure both Make Bing my search engine and Make MSN my homepage are unchecked.

Then, click the Continue button.

Click Continue

Step 9:

When you launch Skype, it will ask you to enter your Windows Live login information.

Then, click the Sign in button.

Sign in

Congratulations! You have successfully updated from Windows Live Messenger to Skype! If you have any issues, feel free to contact the IT Helpdesk at (229) 245-4357 or email us at helpdesk@valdosta.edu.

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