

This will copy the executable path in command prompt window. Drag the downloaded setup file to command prompt window.Download Skype for Desktop 8.20 from here.To run the installing without encountering the above mentioned error, follow the steps below:

The first method of installing Skype for Desktop 8.xx or above is to run the installer setup with silent switch. Let’s discuss about two ways which will enable us to install Skype for Desktop latest version without giving the above mentioned error.

If you download the latest version of Skype for Desktop 8.17, it will refuse to install giving you the following error. Skype app is quite limited and people have a learning curve while they switch from Skype for Windows Desktop 7.40 to Skype app. Microsoft is pushing Windows Store apps and one of those apps seems to be Skype. We will look at ways to install Skype for Windows Desktop without encountering this error. When you try to install Skype for Windows Desktop latest version ( Skype 8.20), it will give you an error “ Please install Skype from the Microsoft Store for the best experience“.
