What should I do if Skype is not installed on Windows 7?

Among all the existing instant messengers, Skype,perhaps, is one of the most popular. However, users of "Windows 7" sometimes have problems with this program, and they simply can not install it.

If you are one of these "lucky", then,this article is what you need. From it you will learn what to do if you do not install Skype on "Windows 7", and also get acquainted with the reasons for this problem. In truth, there are many options, so each of them should be considered separately.

Firewall

Quite often, Skype is not installed on Windows 7 due to the fact that the firewall considers it a malicious program and, therefore, blocks its operation. To fix this, do the following:

1. Log in to the "Control Panel" and find the firewall in it.
2. Go to the firewall settings and select "Enable and Disable" in the main menu (on the left).
3. In the window that opens, check the lines "Disable the firewall" (two of them) and confirm the changes.

After doing all this, try again to install"Skype." Now the firewall does not work, which means there is nothing to block the process of installing the program. But still this method does not help all users, so if you still have Skype installed on Windows 7, you should go to one of the other ways to fix the problem. We will talk about them below.

Antivirus

Antivirus

can be another reason why not"Skype" is installed on "Windows 7". Installer Skype in this case is perceived as a virus and is blocked, and sometimes even placed in quarantine or deleted.

To solve this problem, you need to disable the antivirus

for the installation time of Skype.This is usually done by clicking on the icon of your lawyer in the lower right corner of the Quick Access toolbar. If the problem persists even after disabling the antivirus, you can try adding the messenger installation files to the exceptions. Sometimes it really helps.

Well and one more variant is completely to removeantivirus, install Skype, and then install antivirus software again. However, it is better not to rush to do this, but first try other methods of solving the problem.

Errors in the registry

Errors in the registry of the operating system lead toher wrong work. In particular, because of them, it happens that Skype is not installed on Windows 7. It is possible to correct such errors manually, but it is still better to use special programs.

One of the applications that serve to eliminateregistry issues, is CCleaner. This program is free, so you can download it from the official website of the developers and install it on your computer. And then do the following:

1. Launch CCleaner and go to the Registry tab.
2. Click on the "Search for problems" button.
3. Wait until the end of the scanning process, and then click "Fix marked". The program prompts you to backup the registry. Click "Yes" and wait a few minutes.
4. After CCleaner fixes all the problems, close it and restart the computer.

Now you can try again to install Skype. If the problem was related to the registry, the installation will pass without errors and the program will work.

Problems installing the plugin

Sometimes Skype is not installed on Windows 7 due to the fact that the program's plug-in refuses to work normally. You can fix this as follows:

1. Run a command prompt.
2. Type in it net localgroup / add Users and press Enter.
3. Wait until the end of the operation and close the program.
4. Restart Windows.

When the operating system restarts, try running the Skype installer again.

Other versions of Skype

The latest version of Skype for "Windows 7"left for a long time. Today, developers can not guarantee the normal operation of the program on an outdated operating system, but you can fix it.

Try installing an older version of the messenger. Of course, you won't find it on the official website, but such programs are still stored on torrents and other similar resources.

You can also use the portable version.Skype. It does not require installation, and it is better designed to work with old operating systems (XP, Vista, Seven). Again, you will not find this version on the official website.

Finally, if none of the aboveways did not help you, you can use the online version of Skype. It runs directly in the browser and, accordingly, you do not have to install anything.