Among all the existing instant messengers, Skype is perhaps 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 ones”, then this article is what you need. From it you will learn what to do if Skype is not installed on Windows 7, and also get acquainted with the causes of this problem. In truth, there are many options here, 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:
- Go to the Control Panel and find the firewall in it.
- Go to the firewall settings and select the "Enable and Disable" line in the main menu (on the left).
- In the window that opens, mark the lines “Disable the firewall” (there are two of them) and confirm the changes.
Having done all this, try installing Skype again. Now the firewall is not working, 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” not 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
may be another reason that Skype is not installed on Windows 7. Installer Skype in this case is perceived as a virus and is blocked, and sometimes even quarantined or deleted.To solve this problem you need to disable antivirus
during the installation of Skype. This is usually done by clicking on the icon of your defender in the lower right corner of the quick access panel. 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, another option is to completely remove the antivirus, install Skype, and then reinstall the antivirus software. However, it is better not to rush to do this, but first try other methods of solving the problem.
Registry Errors
Errors in the registry of the operating system lead to its malfunction. In particular, because of them it happens that Skype does not install on Windows 7. You can correct such errors manually, but it is still better to use special programs.
One application that serves to fix registry problems 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 after that do the following:
- Launch CCleaner and go to the "Registry" tab.
- Click on the “Search for problems” button.
- Wait for the scan to complete, and then click "Fix Marked." The program will prompt you to backup the registry. Click “Yes” and wait a few minutes.
- After CCleaner fixes all the problems, close it and restart the computer.
Now you can try installing Skype again. If the problem was related to the registry, the installation will fail without errors and the program will work.Problems installing the plugin
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Try installing an older version of the messenger. Of course, you will not 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 of Skype. It does not require installation, and it is better designed to work with old operating systems (XP, Vista, Seven). Again, on the official website you will not find this version.
And finally, if none of the above methods helped you, you can use the online version of Skype. It runs directly in the browser and, accordingly, you do not have to install anything.