What should I do? I can’t set up Skype. How to set up Skype on a laptop? Basic setup steps

The program needs to be configured for the most comfortable work. Let's look at how to configure the most important aspects of Skype.

Step 1. Go to Skype settings. To do this, open the “Tools” menu and select “Settings...”.

Step 2. On the “Basic” tab, click on “General Settings”. If you do not want Skype to be constantly running, uncheck the option “Start Skype when Windows startup" In this case, you will launch Skype only when you need it.

Step 3. Go to "Sound Settings". Here you can select the microphone and speakers that will be used for the conversation. If you've just connected them, check that they appear on this settings page. If you had a different microphone and headphones, and you connected new ones, then you need to change them in the corresponding drop-down list.

Step 4. Go to the "Video Settings" section. Here you can see the image quality your camera produces. If it does not suit you, then you can click on the “Webcam setup” button and adjust the settings.

If you see an upside down image, read this.

Step 5. On the "Advanced" tab, open the "Advanced Settings" section. There is an interesting option here called "Keep Skype in the taskbar when I'm online." If you uncheck this option, Skype will no longer constantly hang in the taskbar, even if you are not using it (and will only be visible in the system tray, next to the clock).

Step 6. Carefully review the remaining settings, perhaps you will find something important for yourself. There are a lot of settings and there is no point in considering them all. Also if you have problems with using Skype, where there are many answers to a wide variety of questions.

Skype today is the most popular application for communicating with acquaintances and friends. You can communicate using a microphone with any person on the network, or if for some reason you do not have a microphone, you can communicate using messages in the program itself. Again, Skype must be installed for everyone who participates in communication.

This type of communication is free. If you need to call landlines or Cell phones to another country - this can be done cheaply compared to regular tariffs. You simply deposit money into your Skype account and you can safely call.

The first thing you need to do is download the program Skype installations from the site. Download link . To do this, click the Download link at the top of the page.

Next, select the type of installation file for your computer and then click the “Skype for Desktop” button Windows desktop" After this, the file will begin downloading to your computer. You select the folder in which you save the installation file and after the download is complete, run this file. This starts the installation of Skype on your computer.

After the installation begins, a User Account Control window may appear. Click “Yes” and continue the installation. And at the next stage, select the program language (1), define the option “Start Skype when the operating system loads” (2), and, if necessary, configure additional parameters (3) in which you can select the folder where to install the program (option 5, although I I don’t recommend changing it) and you can disable the creation of a shortcut on the desktop. After setting up these simple options, click “I agree - next” (4).

The next window is the option to install a plugin, with which you can click on the Skype icon directly from the browser and immediately make a call. Personally, I don’t use this option and consider unnecessary plugins and add-ons only an extra load on the system. So check or uncheck the box and click “Continue”.

The next step is the option to do Bing search engine default and install MSN home page. Turn them off. I can tell you from experience that this is not an effective search engine. Click Continue.

This is the last step in the instructions “How to install Skype on your computer.” In a few seconds, Skype will be installed on your computer.

When it comes to such a popular and in-demand communication program, you don’t even have to torment yourself with the question of whether it has the ability to free registration. Of course, there is, because it is very profitable for developers that their product is used as much as possible larger number users.

Registration in the application is extremely simple and accessible even for inexperienced users. To complete the procedure, you need to go to the official website of the program - www.skype.com and select the “Join!” option located in the upper right corner of the window.

After this, you are redirected to a page where you need to provide contact information - last name, first name, e-mail address. There is an important nuance here - it is advisable to indicate your real data. Why, you ask? Everything is very simple - in principle, when registering, you can indicate any first and last name, only in this case, finding you on the Internet will be incredibly difficult, almost impossible. So, if you have nothing to hide and you are not wanted, feel free to provide your real information. An exception, perhaps, can be made for a mobile phone number.

Having reached the item “How do you plan to use Skype?”, indicate “Mainly for private conversations”, after which you can proceed to entering your username and password.

The login must be in English. Please note that if after entering your login, the message “Such Skype login cannot be used”, which means that a user with a similar nickname already exists and you will have to choose another one for yourself. As for the password, it can be anything, but the more complex, the better. The main thing is not to forget it after registration.

Finally, you need to pass an anti-spam check, proving to the system that you are a living person and not a robot. To do this, just enter the text from the presented picture in the specified field, then click the “I agree - Next” button.

If any of the fields are filled in incorrectly, a message will be displayed on the screen indicating this. Read it carefully and correct any inaccuracies. If everything is filled out correctly, you will automatically go to the next page offering you to buy something. Select the item “Thank you, no need for now” and click “Continue”.

At this point, registration is completed and you can proceed to downloading the application itself.

How to set up Skype on a computer

Well, we registered the program, downloaded it and installed it on our computer. Now it's time to configure it correctly and start using it.

All settings are made when you first enter the program. Skype itself offers you to connect and configure everything necessary equipment– microphone, headphones, speakers, camera. If you are missing anything from this list, no problem - just skip this point. To return to the settings at any time, click “Tools” and then “Settings” in the program interface. The settings window is quite simple, with an intuitive interface - for example, to check the sound, just click “Check Sound”. If the sound plays, then everything is fine. If it is missing, try choosing another device from those offered. If this does not help, make sure that the devices you have chosen are correctly connected and in working order.

The algorithm of actions when checking a microphone is no different from the above, and its readiness for work is signaled by a green stripe moving from left to right at the moment you say something.

As for the video camera, if connected correctly, it will display the image on the screen. Once you have verified that all the necessary components are working, click the “Continue” button.

If you wish, you can upload an avatar to the application by selecting your photo or any other image - to do this, click the “Continue” command and select one of the proposed actions - a photo from the camera or uploading a picture from your computer. If you want to skip this item, select the “Delay” command.

After all the initial settings have been completed, you can start working. Select the “Use Skype” option and proceed to its operation.

If suddenly a situation arises that you have added a new device to the system or want to slightly change the existing settings, do not worry, it is very easy and simple to do. You just need to select the “Tools” menu item, indicating the “Settings” option in it. This item is located at the top of the program window.

The menu that appears will give you full access to the program settings. You can describe for a long time how to use it correctly, what, why and what to click on, but this makes no sense - the window is designed in such a way that anyone, even the least trained user of the application, can understand it. The main thing is to be careful and show a little patience. So, for starters, it’s best to look at the “General Settings” item, checking the boxes in the order you need, then go to the “Sound Settings” window, and so on, until Skype is configured the way you need. After specifying all the necessary parameters, do not forget to select the “Save” option located in the lower right corner of the window.
Happy using.

Removing Skype from your computer is done in the same way as . But for clarity, I will demonstrate step-by-step actions.

The first thing you need to do is click the “Start” button and select “Control Panel” from the menu.

In the “Control Panel” window, find the Programs menu and click “Uninstall a program”.

Finding our Skype program and press 2 times. After this, a “User Account Control” window may appear in which you need to click the “Yes” button

For the last time we confirm that we really want to remove Skype and then the process will automatically remove it completely.

Have you downloaded and installed the popular messenger? Now, to start using it for free, you need to set up Skype on your computer.

Basic settings, or My Skype

When you start using Skype on your computer, go to the general settings by clicking on the “Tools” menu, then the “Settings” submenu. Next, select “Basic” - “General”. Here you can choose to start the program when you turn on the computer (when you start Windows), show friends’ avatars, change your status if there is no activity for more than n minutes (you choose the number yourself) (the mouse does not move, the buttons on the keyboard do not press), as well as select a language .

When you go to the second line of the main settings, you can adjust the sound, that is, connect a microphone, for example. Select the microphone you need if you have several of these devices connected to your computer. The same goes for speakers (you can connect speakers or headphones).

Check the box "Allow automatic setup microphone" so that there are no periodic sound distortions and volume changes.

The next item in the main settings is video.

The same goes for your video. Click "Webcam Settings" to adjust the image from your camera.

Next on the list is an item called “Skype Wi-Fi”. This is an opportunity to enable Skype over public Wi-Fi networks. You can find out more detailed information by clicking on the “Details” button in the specified section.

Security Settings

Since the Skype messenger is, in fact, open to anyone who wants to use it (and for free), your account may receive unwanted messages or calls from people unknown to you, if you do not close this opportunity.

Follow these steps sequentially to set up the security of your communications:
1.Log into Skype.

2.Click on the “Tools” menu (sixth from the left) and select the “Settings” sub-item (or simply press the key combination “CTRL” + “,”).

3.In the “SkypeTM-Settings” window that appears, you will see on the left a list of parameters that you can adjust to suit your personal needs. Click on the “Security” line, then “Security Settings”.

4.Now change, if necessary, the security settings by placing dots opposite the required items. Step-by-step instruction:

1. Receive calls from any user or “only from my contacts”.
2. Receive video and broadcast your screen to everyone, only those included in your contact list, or disable this option (the “no one” option) altogether.
3. Receive chats from everyone or just from friends (contacts).
4. Save the entire history of conversations and other events in Skype on your computer or not save at all (select one of several options from the drop-down list).
5. The last section concerns the removal of Cookies, which can clog up your computer over time, as well as other Web settings.

1.Log into the messenger.

2.Open the settings tools menu.

3.Select Alert Settings.

4.Select (by checking the boxes) what notifications you would like to receive: when someone logs into Skype (or Facebook) or leaves it, starts a chat with you, sends a file, a message, a voice message or video, celebrates his birthday, transmits contact information.

Profile setup

Below the menu bar in the main Skype window is your first and last name, which is displayed to other users unless they manually change this information. To set up a profile, you need to click on this inscription. You will be taken to the profile and status editing tab.

When you click on “Change avatar” you can upload an image (photo, picture) that will represent you when communicating on Skype; and by clicking on “Take Photo” you can take a photo with your webcam. If you choose the second option, after you take a photo you are happy with, click “Use this image.” Please note that to view your photo (avatar) on Skype, just like for other data, you can make the necessary privacy adjustments in the settings and limit access to viewing your photo, for example, only to the list of your contacts.

By clicking “Manage”, you can edit or enter other data into your profile: phone numbers, Email(you may have several mailboxes), city, information about yourself and more. Near each item you can select access to your information (for example, public information, contacts...)

Adding contacts

What is a contact in Skype? This is the user you have added to your contact list. To always be able to call your acquaintances or friends, you need to find them in the Skype system and add them to the list. At first you will have only one contact - this is the Echo/Sound Test Service, which helps all new users. To do this you need to call this subscriber.

How to add new contact:

1. Check the internet connection on your computer.
2. Log in to the program.
3. At the bottom left, find the “Add Contact” button.
4. Enter your email address, first name, last name, Skype login - using any of these data you can find the person(s) on the Skype network.
5. When you find the person you want, click Add.
6. Click "Send Request..." to send a request to add you to this person's contacts. If necessary, change the standard text to your own.
7. Go back to the main Skype window - you will see that there is one more line in your contacts. Until that user adds you, they will display a question mark.

Skype has been loved since ancient times for its high-quality voice and video communications. Skype provides the opportunity to communicate for free, as long as you have Internet access. There is also a feature for paid calls to mobile and landline phones in any country in the world.

How to install Skype on your computer

Skype is in Russian and can be downloaded for free on the official website.

After downloading, Skype will ask you to register, fill out the fields. We’ll skip the initial setup of the microphone and webcam, if you have one, for now and go straight to the setup from the program menu so that we can understand how to return to this process at any time.

This is interesting: The origins of VoIP technology go back to 1876, when the American Alexander Bell implemented the first phone call and patented the “talking telegraph” he invented. This device did not have a bell, and the call was made through the handset using a whistle. The range of the first “talking telegraph” did not exceed 500 meters.

Classic Skype settings

So, Skype is downloaded, installed and launched under your login. Let's go to the menu “Tools -> Settings -> General Settings”

There is nothing military here, you can call at your discretion or leave it as is. I recommend removing "Start Skype at Windows startup". You can also customize how long after Skype should change your status to “Away” if the mouse or keyboard is not in use.

Setting up the microphone and speakers

Let's move on to the more interesting “Sound Settings” tab. If you have one sound card, for example built-in, then most likely everything will be correctly selected by default.

For the microphone, select the microphone input. If you have a webcam with a built-in microphone, then it is better to choose it as a microphone. In the “Speakers” drop-down list, you need to select the audio output device where the speakers or headphones are connected. By the way, using a simple program you can.

With a sensitive microphone and maximum volume, the sound can go off scale and become distorted. To have Skype automatically adjust the volume level, leave the “Allow automatic microphone adjustment” checkbox, and then the microphone volume will automatically decrease or increase, depending on its sensitivity and distance to it. If there is no sound on the computer, then .

Before you start using the program, you must not only download and install it on your device. You need to know how to set up Skype so that the process of working with the program is as convenient as possible and tailored specifically to you. By the way, setting up Skype on a computer, laptop and other devices is, of course, completely free.

How to set up Skype on a laptop

Speaking about how to set up Skype on a laptop, it’s worth taking a closer look. This is due to the fact that most of the recently released devices run on this OS. Besides general settings(video, sound, etc.), which we will talk about below, Skype on the “ten” has a number of interesting features that the user should know about.

Set up Skype for other operating systems

Now let's talk about Skype settings on a laptop or computer with other, earlier operating systems. Here you will have to download and install the program. Well, we bring to your attention 8, where we will tell you how to set up the main services of the program.

How to set up Skype on your computer

Now a little about how to set up Skype on a computer. In fact, there is no fundamental difference, in fact, just like between devices: one is more powerful, the other less. Therefore, when installing, you can safely use the instructions that we provided above.

Reset

Here's how to reset Skype to default:

1. You need to download and then open special application Reset_Settings_For_Skype.HTA
2. Check the boxes next to AppData and the Windows registry
3. Then click “Run” and open the application

Settings in the new version

The latest Skype update brings a lot of new features to the application. Now appearance and the navigation looks completely different.

There are much fewer options in the settings, which is not entirely familiar and convenient for users. So, if you like to set application parameters yourself, we advise you not to install Latest updates applications.

Here's where to look for settings now:

Let's look at the changes using an example:

For example, privacy settings: Previously, you could set a certain number of parameters, for example, allow applications to access your name and other data account, allow websites to provide local information through access to a list of languages, etc. And now, you can just see exactly how users can find you, using what data. You will learn more about this in our other article.