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

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", 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 to install Skype again. 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 May be another reason why Skype is not 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. Usually this is done by clicking on your defender icon 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 remove an antivirus, to establish "Skype", and then again to install the antivirus software. 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 to its malfunction. In particular, because of them it happens that "Skype" is not installed on "Windows 7". You can correct these errors manually, but it's better to use special programs.

One of the applications that serves to fix problems with the registry is CCleaner. This program is free, so you can download it from the official developer site and install it on your computer. And then do the following:

1. Start CCleaner and go to the "Registry" tab.
2. Click the "Find problems" button.
3. Wait for the scan to finish, and then click "Repair checked". The program will prompt you to make a backup copy of the registry. Click "Yes" and wait a few minutes.
4. After CCleaner fixes all the problems, close it and reboot the computer.

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

Problems with installing the plugin

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

1. Run the command prompt.
2. Type net localgroup / add Users in it and press Enter.
3. Wait for the operation to finish 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" came out a long time ago. To date, 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, on the official website you will not find it, but on torrents and other similar resources such programs are still stored.

Also you can use the portable version of Skype. It does not require installation, and it's better to work with older operating systems (XP, Vista, Seven). Again, on the official site of this version you will not find.

Finally, if none of the above methods 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.