We recommend that you click ‘ Allow’ to gain the full benefits of using Skype. Blocking this access will prevent you from video-calling and making voice calls. When you start Skype for the first time you will receive a prompt for you to consent the app to allow access to your microphone and camera click on Allow or Block. Step 2: Initialising Skype for the first time To pin Skype to your taskbar: Press and hold (or right-click) and app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.To pin to start: Right click on the app and select Pin to start.The shortcut for this is Windows + Q on your keyboard and this allows you to speak directly to Cortana.įor easier access you can Pin Skype to Start or Pin the app to your taskbar. Click on the Cortana search box, select the microphone icon and tell Cortana to “launch Skype”.

If you have a microphone enabled on your computer, you can use Cortana by giving it a vocal command. You can also scroll down the A-Z list and find Skype through there or search for Skype using the Cortana search bar. This is located on the bottom left of your screen. To start Skype for Windows 10 - select the ‘Start menu’. Speakers and a microphone to use Skype and make Skype-to-Skype and Skype- to-phone callįollow these step-by-step instructions to use Skype.

A Windows 10 computer with a broadband internet connection (a dial-up connection is too slow for Skype).

How to launch the Skype app on Windows 10 (pre-installed on your computer).

If you are not logged in with your Microsoft account, you can still follow the on-screen instructions that appear when you click the Skype icon, and use either an existing Skype or Microsoft account to sign-in, or create a new Skype account altogether. All you need to do to set it up is log in with your Microsoft account, click the icon from the Start menu, and provide any information you are asked for. Skype (which is now owned by Microsoft) is available in Windows 10 as a built-in app.

Skype sign in screen