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Support for Skype by iYogi

When you start downloading and installing Skype, you may experience some hiccups and issues in various stages of installation. You may handle some of those difficulties or errors on your own. However, if you need professional guidance and assistance on Skype install, then call on iYogi experts for help.

As you start using Skype, you will experience different types of Skype issues. Some you will be able to resolve without much effort, and for some continuing Skype problems, you may find you need a Skype expert. Call iYogi, we offer comprehensive support for Skype. Our mission is to help Skype users overcome glitches and enable a hassle-free Skype experience.

Apart from this, here are some of the areas where support for Skype by iYogi is provided:

• Complete tech support assistance for Skype
• Support for downloading Skype
• Help with checking out latest version of Skype
• Assistance in installing Skype
• Assistance in uninstalling and reinstalling Skype

Call iYogi at 1 877 700 5208 and get full support for Skype.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Skype Install and Download

Getting started with Skype and using the application is an easy and rewarding experience. Downloading Skype does not cost a dime. You can simply download Skype free from the main website. Once you complete Skype installation process, you can save huge on voice chat and video chat with your overseas clients and contacts. If you are planning to get started with Skype download and Skype install now, following tips and points will help you through the process.

For Skype install, first step is Skype download from its official website: www.skype.com. Following are the steps to download and install Skype.

DIY Steps to Download Skype

Step 1: Open your Internet browser.

Step 2: Type in ‘www.skype.com’ in the address bar and press ‘Enter’ key.

Step 3: You will be redirected to the home page of the official Skype website.

Step 4: Hit the ‘Download now’ button to trigger Skype install process. Yow will be directed to the download page of the site.

Skype program will determine the operating system of your computer. You will notice the program being downloaded on your system. You will be asked if you want to save the ‘.exe’ program file on your PC and run. Save the program on an easy-to-remember location on the hard disk drive of your computer.

Is Skype install proving to be a pain?

Once the Skype download is complete, the next step is Skype installation. Here is how to go about it.

• Click on the downloaded Skype program from the browser.
• If you have closed the downloaded file, then open the location on the computer where you have saved the .exe set-up file.
• Double-click on the set-up file and click on the ‘Run’ option. If you are not accessing the PC using an administrator’s account, then you will be asked for permission.
• Grant permission to run the program to continue Skype install process.
• Next, you need to select your preferred language of communication. Select your desired language from the drop-down list.
• The Skype installer program will ask you to read and accept the license agreement to continue the Skype install process.
• The installer will also ask you to install supporting add-ons and programs. If you do not want to download these, make sure you uncheck the boxes. Now, click ‘Next’.
• Check the box to ‘Launch Skype’ after the Skype install process is complete. However, if you want to use Skype later, then uncheck the box.
• Next, you will be asked to register for a Skype account. Key in your name, a preferred Skype name (your Skype identity) and enter Skype password. Then, you need to enter your city, country, and an e-mail address. Once your Skype name is accepted, the Skype install process is complete. Now, you are ready to chat over Skype.

Are you using a Mac-based desktop or notebook and want to know how to install Skype? Before you start Skype install on Mac system, make sure the system meets the system requirement for installing Skype.

System requirements for Skype install on Mac

The system requirements are –

• Minimum 1GHz Intel processor
• The OS must be Mac OS X v10.5.8 (Leopard) or later
• Minimum free disk space should be 100 MB
• A Microphone with headset
• Faster Internet connection, preferably Broadband connection
• Computer must be enabled with a webcam

Skype install on Mac system

Now follow these steps to download and install Skype on Mac system.

• Visit the main website of Skype and click at ‘Get Skype’ to download Skype on ‘Mac’.
• Save the Skype set-up file by clicking ‘OK’
• Find the set-up file on the hard disk drive and double-click on the icon.
• Next you will be prompted to begin Skype installation process.
• Drag the Skype install file to the ‘Applications’ folder to start the download process.
• Now, double-click on the ‘Skype for Mac’ icon.
• Read and accept the users’ license agreement.
• Once the Skype install process is complete, you will be asked to enter your Skype credentials to start use.