Download the complete Skype installation package
Installer, also known as a setup file - is a special executable file that installs certain software on the computer. As a rule, its tasks include checking the system compatibility and minimum requirements, unpacking and copying files, downloading additional components, modifying the registry, running the necessary services and much more.
Light Installer
Link: www.skype.com/go/getskype-lightFile name: SkypeSetup.exe
File size:~ 1.5MB
"Light Installer" always downloads and installs on the computer the latest version, even if it is still not considered to be stable. Given that a non-recommended version of Skype may not work properly, in a sense, you need to use this installer at your own risk. As well as "Web Installer" to use this installer you need an internet connection.
MSI Installer
Link: www.skype.com/go/getskype-msiFile name: SkypeSetup.msi
File size:~ 45MB
"MSI Installer" as well as "Full Installer", is able to install an older version of Skype for Windows in the offline mode. The only difference is that it can be used to automate the process of installing Skype. In most cases, "MSI Installer" will be useful for system administrators who need to install and update Skype on multiple computers. However, depending on the computer settings when errors occur using "Full Installer", the other users also should try the "MSI installer".
Installer for Windows XP and Vista
Link: www.skype.com/go/getskype-xpFile name: SkypeSetupFullXp.exe
File size:~ 40MB
A special installer for Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems users. According to the functional and design, this installer does not differ from "Full Installer". The only difference, is that this installer contains a special DLL, which includes support for audio codec NGC (Next Generation Calling) in Skype for Windows XP and Windows Vista. That's why, if you have installed one of these operating systems and have trouble with the sound, it is recommended to use this installer.
MSRU Installer
Link: www.skype.com/go/getskype-msruFile name: SkypeSetupFull.exe
File size:~ 40MB
Not sure what means MSRU (maybe something related to "Skype Release Update"), but this link always allow you to download the latest version, even if developers canceled the release. For example, a few hours after release 7.30.0.103 version, other links again offer for downloading the old version 7.29.0.102, while only MSRU-link allows to download the latest release 7.30.0.103.
The main change in this version is the removal from the Extras Manager program. This function was needed to connect third-party extensions (games, fax, call recording), but was not popular and its development was suspended back in 2009. Now the decision has been made to remove the function completely. Users who still use extensions can only use older versions of Skype.
Also in this version, a crash has been fixed that occurred when trying to close the communication quality indicator with the Esc key.
Skype is a revolutionary program for voice communication over the Internet with video chat functions, which in a fairly short time has become practically the standard for IP telephony. This popularity is due to the previously unheard-of quality of voice transmission over the Internet, using even a very modest connection quality. You can communicate more or less comfortably and with high quality on a simple modem connection with a speed of 57.600. Naturally, we are talking about voice transmission, but not video, which requires a more serious channel to the network. And despite the fact that calls from computer to computer are free, and the quality of communication is getting better and better, Skype is becoming more and more relevant and interesting. In addition to voice and video chat, the program supports regular chat (text), group chat (conference up to 500 people) and file transfer.
A very important, and for many users the main advantage of Skype will be the ability to call landlines and Cell phones using the SkypeOut service and receiving calls from regular phones using SkypeIn. High quality and cheap.
To understand which type is best for you, read short description each of them. Here you will learn how to select the desired installer and where to download it from.
Web installer
Link: http://www.skype.com/go/getskypeFile name: SkypeSetup.exe
File size:~ 1MB
The "web installer" is the only installer that installs recommended version, and works exactly the same as the check for updates function in Skype. That is, even if there are more a new version, but still in the testing phase, this installer will still not download it. By and large, this installer is recommended for everyone, since it will always install the latest stable version... However, it should be noted that an Internet connection is required to use this installer.
Full installer
Link: http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-fullFile name: SkypeSetupFull.exe
File size:~ 45MB
The "full installer" (also known as an alternative, offline or offline installer) contains all the necessary data and files to Skype installations, which is why, unlike the "web installer", it will be able to install Skype without having access to the Internet. Another plus of this installer is that using it you can always install the old version, even if a new version is available on the official website. It is for this reason that only such installers are downloaded on our site so that users can install.
Light installer
Link: http://www.skype.com/go/getskype-lightFile name: SkypeSetup.exe
File size:~ 1.5MB
The Light Installer always downloads and installs the latest version on your computer, even if it is still not considered stable. Given that Skype may not work correctly, in a sense, you need to use this installer only at your own peril and risk. Just like the web installer, an internet connection is required to use this installer.
MSI installer
Link: www.skype.com/go/getskype-msiFile name: SkypeSetup.msi
File size:~ 45MB
The "MSI installer", like the "full installer", installs the latest Skype version for Windows offline. The only difference is that it can be used to automate the Skype installation process. In most cases, the "MSI Installer" will be helpful system administrators that have to install and update Skype on many computers. However, depending on the computer settings, when errors occur when using " full installer”, Then other users should try the“ MSI Installer ”.
Installer for Windows XP and Vista
Link: www.skype.com/go/getskype-xpFile name: SkypeSetupFullXp.exe
File size:~ 40MB
Special installer for users operating systems Windows XP and Windows Vista. In terms of functionality and design, this installer is no different from the "full installer". The only difference is that this installer contains a special DLL that includes support for the NGC (Next Generation Calling) audio codec in Skype for Windows XP and Windows Vista. That is why, if you have one of these operating systems installed and are having audio problems, it is recommended that you use this installer.
MSRU installer
Link: www.skype.com/go/getskype-msruFile name: SkypeSetupFull.exe
File size:~ 40MB
Not sure what MSRU means (maybe something to do with "Skype Release Update"), but this link always downloads latest version even if the developers canceled the release. For example, a few hours after the release of version 7.30.0.103, the rest of the links again loaded old version 7.29.0.102, and only the MSRU link allowed downloading the latest release 7.30.0.103.
Insider installer
Link: www.skype.com/go/getskype-insiderFile name: SkypeSetupFull.exe
File size:~ 40MB
A dedicated installer is intended for testers - users who participate in Skype program Insiders (formerly known as Skype Pre-Release Program or Skype Test Pilots). If you are not a tester or a member of this program, it is highly discouraged to use the insider installer.