In the future, you will use your Microsoft sign-in details with Skype.

Sign in to Skype using this username and password, and click your Skype name on the Sign In screen to link this Microsoft account with your new Skype account. On the Sign In screen, click “Create a New Microsoft Account” to open the Microsoft Sign Up page in your default Web browser.Įnter your personal information to create a new Microsoft account. Click “Sign Out” to disconnect Skype from your current user account. Once installed, click “Skype” to launch the app.Ĭlick the “Status” icon next to your picture in the Skype window to reveal the Sign Out menu. Alternatively, point the cursor to the upper-right corner of the screen and click “Search.” Type “Skype” in the Search box, and then click “Store” to download Skype from the Windows Store.

Click “Skype” to launch the Windows 8 Skype app, which is different than the desktop version of Skype. Press the “Windows” key, which is located between Ctrl and Alt on the left side of the keyboard, to go to your Start screen.

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