Many of us have ever been overcome by a persistent desire to chat with a friend who lives in a neighboring house, another city, and even a country. And I didn’t just want to talk, chatting by e-mail or on a social network, but also to see the face of a loved one, to hear his soothing voice.
Now it is quite real! To do this, you just need to prepare headphones, a webcam, establish an Internet connection and download Skype.
What is Skype?
Skype is an application designed to provide communication between Internet users who are located in different parts of the world. The program allows people to communicate in real time even through video broadcasting.
The Skype program appeared in 2003. The users of the World Wide Web immediately liked it, and its copies quickly spread to all countries.
To take advantage of the features of the application, it is enough to provide Internet access, as well as find headphones and a microphone. Such calls will cost you much less than by phone, and the quality of the transmitted video and audio will certainly please.
Skype for Windows 7 is written by professionals who know their job. Conversations are not heard in it, and blocking the application itself is almost impossible. Absolutely all data streams are carefully masked, and even proxies can be used for connection.
Sometimes the operating system may notify you that there is not enough memory to process the command. Skype is a universal application created for the convenience of absolutely all users. Therefore, further we will tell you about how to get rid of this problem once and for all.
The program is distributed absolutely free. But depositing money into a personal account greatly expands the capabilities of users of the Skype application. It is not the first year that Yandex has been cooperating with the company and guarantees the security of financial transfers through a company electronic wallet.
Application installation
Before installing the messenger, you need to download Skype from the official website of the developer company.
You will find the necessary link in the menu item "Download". Skype download will start automatically. After the installation file is downloaded, you need to click the “Run” button and follow the intuitive instructions.
The installation process takes only a few minutes, and upon completion, the program’s start screen opens.
Registration procedure
If the user does not have an account, in the start window of the program it is necessary to select the link “Do you have no login?”.
Next, you will see a registration window, all the fields of which must be correctly filled in and click on the button that completes the process.
That's all, the process has been successfully completed! Now you can take advantage of Skype after entering your username and password.
Skype setup on first launch
After entering the registration data in the Skype window during the first launch of the application, you need to configure the webcam and sound. But if one of the steps cannot be completed right now, you can return to this later. You can also delay the loading of an avatar by clicking on the appropriate button.
Add new contacts
When you have registered and opened the application, you can begin to study its commands. Skype invites customers to first learn the basics.
The messenger window is divided into two parts. On the left is the list of contacts, and on the right is the workspace.
To add a friend, you must use the button, which shows the outline of a person with a plus. After that, a search bar will appear on the screen to enter the email address or login of your friend.
In the list of users found, you need to select a friend. So you will automatically send a request to add it to the contact list. It remains only to wait until he confirms the application.
Skype statuses
Skype for Windows 7, as well as for other operating systems, notifies all users about whether his friends are online. For this, a special status icon is used, which is displayed opposite each of the contacts.
You can change your status on Skype at any time. If you click on its icon, then a drop-down list will appear in the program window , in which you can select the desired item.
Skype Calls
The basic Skype commands are executed very quickly and accurately. Now calling friends is easy and simple!
You need to enter the contact list and select the desired person by clicking on its icon with the left mouse button. Next, Skype will offer you the choice between a regular call and video calling.
If you click on the “Call” button, you will only hear the voice of the interlocutor. We advise you to purchase a webcam and chat with friends via video. So you can see your comrades and all their emotions in real time.
Sending a text message
The list of basic Skype commands includes the ability to send a text message.
First you need to choose a friend with whom you want to chat. Then in the right part of the application window appears the information of his contact, and a little lower - a brief history of communication and a small line for entering text.
You can speed up the communication process and create a relaxed atmosphere with the help of emoticons. They are hidden under a special button in the lower right corner of the application window.
File transfer to user
At any time, the user can transfer the file from the contact list. The main condition for successful data acquisition is the presence of a friend online.
To transfer information, go to the chat with the user and click on the button that shows the plus. In the drop-down menu, select "Send File" and enjoy the result!
Screen demonstration
Sometimes the mood of "Skype" can not be implemented without assistance. It is in such situations that the Screen Demo command will come in handy. It can also be used if you need to demonstrate the processes taking place on your computer.
This is a very convenient and useful mode of operation of the program. And it turns on through the main menu or a panel of hot buttons.
Program settings
Each application can be customized. The mood of Skype requires a more detailed study of the parameters of the program.
All application configuration values are grouped for their intended purpose. Therefore, there are no problems when searching for certain items that you want to customize.
Skype, Yandex - colleagues or partners?
It would seem that the Yandex search engine and the Skype service are completely unrelated companies. But their leadership managed to reach consensus and begin direct cooperation.
Now, when installing the Skype messenger, users can see that at one of the steps in the process, the company offers to download a certain update called Yandex.Bar. The developers claim that its improved functionality will speed up the process of replenishing the account by users and will enable them to quickly check their balance.
In turn, the search engine promotes Skype services in its vastness.
It is worth noting that by installing add-ons from Yandex, you will receive not only a convenient application for quick replenishment of your account. Also in your browser the search engine will automatically change, but this nuance can be easily fixed.
Change Skype voice
Sometimes you want to bring some kind of variety to life. A new voice for Skype will cheer up not only you, but also your friend!
Such an opportunity is realized in a huge number of additional applications that can be found on the expanses of the World Wide Web. There are both commercial versions of programs, and completely free.
Common error in Windows XP
The message that the PC does not have enough memory to process the Skype command most often appears among users of older versions of Windows operating systems. There are many reasons for this error, but there is a single way to get rid of the annoying pop-up window and enjoy all the features of the Skype messenger.
First you need to close the application. If you can’t do this the usual way, use the task manager by calling it with the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination and delete the process.
In the address bar, type % appdata% \ skype and press Enter. You will see a regular directory in which you need to find the shared.xml file and delete it.
Now you can restart the application and further discover its new teams!