Skype: Installation takes forever
Skype gives you the opportunity to talk to your friends via internet telephony. Occasionally, the software can take forever to install.
When you install Skype's software, it usually only takes a few minutes. Sometimes the installation hangs, so this process takes forever. If so, you have several options for resolving the problem.
Start the Skype installation
- Skype can be downloaded free of charge from the provider's website. Depending on the internet connection, this can take up to a few minutes. Under no circumstances does it normally take forever to complete the download.
- Open the downloaded file and start the installation wizard. After the installation is complete, open Skype.
- If you already have a user account, you can log in with your access data. Otherwise you can register quickly and free of charge.
- You can then use Skype to the full extent and communicate with your friends via video telephony.
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When the installation takes forever
There are several reasons why Skype can take forever to install:
- On the one hand, this could be due to your internet connection. Problems can arise if you try to install Skype on your computer over the cell phone network.
- Basically, the faster the internet connection, the faster the software download. To prevent the installation from taking forever, first save the Skype software on your computer before starting the installation.
- If the installation process stops, make sure that no other programs are active while installing Skype. For example, a Windows update can be one reason why Skype takes forever to install. Basically, you can cancel the installation at any time and start again.
