Home » Tutorials » Skype Forces Microsoft Account on Windows 8 (8.1) – How to Sign in Without One! 2018 by Robin Scott. This tutorial describes how to download and use Skype without a Microsoft Account – something the version of Skype pre-installed on later copies of Microsoft Windows doesn’t seem to allow. How to use Skype without an account Skype has always required an account before you could use it. Microsoft is changing that with a new feature for Skype for Web.

Skype (which is now owned by Microsoft) is available in Windows 10 as a built-in app. 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.

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.

What you will learn:

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

What you will need:

• A Windows 10 computer with a broadband internet connection (a dial-up connection is too slow for Skype)
• Speakers and a microphone to use Skype and make Skype-to-Skype and Skype- to-phone call
• A webcam if you wish to video call

Follow these step-by-step instructions to use Skype

Step 1: Launching the app

To start Skype for Windows 10 - select the ‘Start menu’. This is located on the bottom left of your screen. You can also scroll down the A-Z list and find Skype through there or search for Skype using the Cortana search bar.

If you have a microphone enabled on your computer, you can use Cortana by giving it a vocal command. Click on the Cortana search box, select the microphone icon and tell Cortana to “launch Skype”. The shortcut for this is Windows + Q on your keyboard and this allows you to speak directly to Cortana.

For easier access you can Pin Skype to Start or Pin the app to your taskbar.

• To pin to start: Right click on the app and select Pin to start.
• To pin Skype to your taskbar: Press and hold (or right-click) and app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.

Step 2: Initialising Skype for the first time

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. Blocking this access will prevent you from video-calling and making voice calls. We recommend that you click ‘Allow’ to gain the full benefits of using Skype.

If you are already using Skype, you can merge your Microsoft account to your existing Skype account. Alternatively, if you are new to Skype you will have the option to join. To join you will need a valid email address.

Step 4: Completing the set-up

When you launch the Skype app you will also have the option to Connect to your address book and verify your mobile phone number.

To verify your number, you will need a mobile number. You can complete this when you launch the Skype app or choose to complete it later.

Step 5: Logging out the Skype app

To log out click on your profile picture. A window will pop-up and from here scroll down and select Sign out.

Further resources:

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• For more information on Skype rates visit the Skype website.
• To uninstall Skype from your computer we recommend Cnet’s guide to uninstalling default apps in Windows 10.

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We hope this short guide has helped you to understand how to open Skype on Windows 10. We have plenty of other guides too. If you are an iPhone user, we recommend How to call friends and family using an iPhone.

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Our just previous article on Skype was regarding its linking with your Microsoft Account. We have explained you the process in which you can merge your Skype ID along with your Microsoft Account. Here, in this post of Skype we will guide you the process applying which you will be able to Unlink Skype ID from Microsoft Account. Well, the decision of unlinking the Skype ID with the Microsoft Account is all your choice. If you Unlink Skype ID from Microsoft Account then if you wish you can also link your Skype ID with another Microsoft Account or even you can directly get into Skypewithout utilizing your Microsoft Account on Windows 10.

Lets’ begin the process now!

How to Unlink Skype ID from Microsoft Account on Windows 10

• Get into the Skype app. You can see your SkypeHome Screen now. So click your profile picture on the top right corner and click Account.

• The above action will take you to the Skype web page where you will see your Account Details listed.
• In the Account Details, two sections are presented with different settings. So under Settings and Preferences section you will click Account Settings link.

Now when your Skype Account is properly linked with your Microsoft Account then you will notice an Unlink option mentioned in the Account Settings. Click on the Unlink option.

• You will see a warning message on your screen which will let you realize the number of limited times you have to unlink the SkypeAccount with your Microsoft Account. To complete the unlinking process click on Continue button.

• After successful completion of unlinking process, you will notice a confirmation message.

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• Suppose your number of unlinking process is over then you will receive the below message informing you the problem and for which you have to take SkypeCustomer Support help.

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How to Unlink your Skype Account from Your Microsoft Account Using the Skype Website in Windows 10

• In case you don’t wish to use your Skype app to unlink your Skype Id with your Microsoft Account then you can go to the Skype web page also for the unlinking process. Go to the skype.com and get into your SkypeAccount.
• Upon the arrival of the Account Page, you will see Account Details and Settings and preferences section of it. And click Account settings option of Settings and preferences section.
• Next, click Unlink.
• Like mentioned above you will receive the warning message. Click Continue for the Unlink to happen.
• Lastly, you will be informed about the successful unlink.

CONCLUSION
Use the above steps carefully and unlink your Skype Id from your Microsoft Account. I am sure this post will be very helpful. Be in touch with us and read our latest topic on Windows 10. This post is about Unlink, but I hope the link between us and our readers should become healthier and happier. See you soon with a new topic!