Windows 10: Installation of non Microsoft Skype

A friend of mine is not pc savvy, a friend screwed up his skype. We have been trying to reinstall it but it keeps coming up with asking for his microsoft account which he has long forgotten. I even went 'down the tubes' to look at his pc.

Bearing in mind he knows very little, I am looking for a none microsoft skype download that does not get interfered with requests for MS accounts and an idiots guide to install this on a pc so that it installs what he used to have.

I have sent him several lniks, including links for older versions, all of which butt in with MS. Surely there is a MS free copy out there somewhere???

I have had skype on mine for years and its MS free. He does not want the MS version as it bombards him with ads

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skype doesn't closing even after clicking "Quit skype"

Hi Ashok,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience that you are unable to close Skype app on your computer, we will help you with this issue.

I suggest you to uninstall and re-install the latest version of Skype on your device and check.

Method 1: Remove the earlier versions of the Skype and then install the latest version.

Step 1: Uninstall Skype from the Start Screen:

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  On the Start screen, type
  Skype.
  
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  From the list select Skype and right click on it.
  
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  You will get different options on the screen .Select
  Uninstall.
  

Step 2: You can also uninstall a program from the Control Panel:

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  Press Windows + x key to open a task list from the bottom left corner of the screen.
  
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  Select Control Panel. Click on
  Programs.
  
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  Select Programs and Features.
  
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  Double click on Skype and follow the onscreen instructions.
  

Refer the below link to download the Skype app for the devices:

Download Skype | Free calls | Chat app



Hope this information is helpful. Kindly update with the status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you better.

 

Skype?

As this is a now quite established messenger system of sorts perhaps a Skype feature for people skype names so perhaps some real time problem solving/discussions could be mounted?
Just a wee suggestion.
What does everyone else think?

 

Skype for business stuck at splash screen on startup

Just a suggestion... Do you have Microsoft Office installed? If you do Skype for Business is listed under your Microsoft Office folder in your start folder/ All apps. (that's where mine is listed) Right click on it, then choose Uninstall .

You Can install the regular Skype even if Skype for Business is installed.....I have both installed.