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The thread discusses the availability of the Skype app for Windows 8, with initial posts announcing its release in the Windows Store. Users share their experiences, noting that older Skype versions continue to work via direct download from the Skype website, and clarify that the Store offers a different Metro app version of Skype, which may not be currently accessible in all regions or visible in the store for some users. Overall, the conversation reflects curiosity and minor confusion about the app's differences and availability, with most participants indicating they are already using Skype without needing to download the Store version.
The thread discusses the availability of the Skype app for Windows 8, with initial posts announcing its release in the Windows Store. Users share their experiences, noting that older Skype versions continue to work via direct download from the Skype website, and clarify that the Store offers a different Metro app version of Skype, which may not be currently accessible in all regions or visible in the store for some users. Overall, the conversation reflects curiosity and minor confusion about the app's differences and availability, with most participants indicating they are already using Skype without needing to download the Store version.
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kemical
Essential Member
Some can download and some can't it would seem.. It doesn't work for me yet:
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Hi
I've been using Skype with Windows 8 as long as I have had any version installed with no problems.
I just went to the Skype web site and downloaded the latest version a year ago.
I use Skype for my phone pretty much, never touch a hand set unless I have too.
Mike
I've been using Skype with Windows 8 as long as I have had any version installed with no problems.
I just went to the Skype web site and downloaded the latest version a year ago.
I use Skype for my phone pretty much, never touch a hand set unless I have too.
Mike
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Adamsappleone
U.S.Navy D.A.V.
If you've been using Skype, you shouldn't/don't have to download/re-download anything, as long as your Auto Updates has not been turned off. Tools/Options/Advanced/Automatic updates.
Drew
Banned
Of course, I agree, Don. My question was, is the any difference between the Skype I already have & the Skype (Store) APP being mention which, doesn't actually appear when I visit Store. Indeed, I don't think there is any difference except for the display of Skype's 'window' is a bit different in the APP as shown in the picture about than the Skype window we already have always had/have.
Anyway, no worries.
Cheers,
Drew
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Anyway, no worries.
Cheers,
Drew
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Trouble
Noob Whisperer
I suspect that the OP may be referencing the Windows 8 Store Metro Skype App, which yes is different than the conventional desktop Skype app.
You can select it from the front page of the store or simply use the "Type To Search" method to find it within the store.
And it may not be available yet in all geographical regions
You can select it from the front page of the store or simply use the "Type To Search" method to find it within the store.
And it may not be available yet in all geographical regions
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