Where has Microsoft hidden Skype for Desktop (Classic Skype for Windows)?

[VirtualLarry]

Can't seem to find it anymore on Skype.com.

It maybe wouldn't be SO bad to try out the Windows 10 Skype version, BUT, when I download it and run it, it tells me to go to the MS Store. Which requires an MS ID. Which is BS, I just want Skype for Windows Desktop.

WTF Microsoft!?!?!

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...-desktop/8b6caaaa-b793-478e-bd5e-3736c8b3f53d

The steps on how you can download and install the classic Skype for Windows desktop version are as follows:

1. Go to the downloads page: https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/
2. Select Get classic Skype from the drop-down.
3. In the small window, select Run to start downloading the app.

I hope this helps.



Jomel_G

Skype Community Moderator


But it doesn't work anymore???

 

[dave_the_nerd]

You will be assimilated.

 

[TheELF]

Well skype was forcing you to make an account as well so what's the problem?No likey M$?!

 

[mikeymikec]

Yup, I couldn't find classic Skype yesterday on a Win10 box, so I think it's going the way of the dodo (at least for Win10 users). I just browsed for it now on my Win7 box and found it straight away.

I tried the drop-down box yesterday on the Win10 box and only had options for alternate OS's.

 

[RLGL]

Build 17120 Stat\rt menu>Skype. It will be around for quite a while. Look for it in the major update in the next couple of weeks

 

[quikah]

Its dead. If you are that against MS ID then I would suggest getting off skype. Whatsapp seems popular.

 

[RLGL]

Its dead.

See https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/25/16360072/microsoft-teams-replacing-skype-for-business

 

[quikah]

See https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/25/16360072/microsoft-teams-replacing-skype-for-business

Skype for Business is not Skype.

 

[Alpha One Seven]

It's in the app store.

 

[mxnerd]

Haven't use Skype for a long time.

Maybe this portable version will work?

https://portableapps.com/apps/internet/sportable

MS Store App will take over the whole screen, which sucks.

Use Fackbook account if you don't want to use MS ID.

 

[bruceb]

It is in the Apps on Windows 10 Build 1709 (at least it is on my computer) .. But I did lose a couple of apps when Microsoft did the upgrade. The Camera is missing but can be accessed at the App Store (but no shortcut for it) .. And I needed to reinstall Candy Crush Saga App

 

[quikah]

MS Store App will take over the whole screen, which sucks.

unless you are in tablet mode, apps behave just like any other window.

 

[bbhaag]

unless you are in tablet mode, apps behave just like any other window.

This is correct. When using Skype that has been dl'ed from the app store on my wifes laptop and my sons laptop it behaves just like the desktop version.

 

[RLGL]

Its dead.

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[Tirthankar Bose]

Thank you guys for the help