

(Not really, but that's the link you want. It's unfortunate, but, in any case, to use a local account when you're setting up Windows 8.1, "create" a Microsoft account. "Change an existing reservation" was under the "Make" a reservation option.įor us end users, we have to think non-intuitively (press ALL THE BUTTONS) to get tech tools to do what we want, because they're not all designed with common sense. I had a similar experience calling my credit card to change travel reservations made through them and the only options were "Make a travel reservation" and several non-travel-related options. With the web version of Skype you can chat, make Skype calls, have video chats and even share files. Skype online is a web app which can be used by logging in with a Skype account. "Create an account" under "Sign in with a Microsoft account" suggests you're going to create a new Microsoft account-not uncover the hidden use a local account option. There are three very easy methods that you can use to chat on Skype without installing it on your device. This is just poor user experience and UI design. Step 3: Run Skype anytime from a USB drive or disposable folder without the need to install the app on your computer.It's frustratingly not intuitive, but in this case, you should click the "Create an account" link and at the bottom of that screen, choose "use existing account," which logs you in with the local account you set up in Windows 8 or earlier. Step 2: Save the installation to a USB Drive or a folder on your computer. Step 1: In the first step, download the portable Skype edition and run the EXE file. Portable Apps is a website which provides portable editions of famous apps and they have one for Skype too. While there are workarounds for you to make a potable version of Skype yourself, we will give you something even better than having to copy around files from your computer. For complete instructions, see our guide about using Skype via OneDrive or. You can simply install the Skype plugin and merge your Microsoft and Skype accounts to chat right from within your Microsoft account via a browser. This is another interesting method of using Skype without installing it on your device. Step 3: Your friend can use the web version of Skype by pasting the link in the browser.Ģ.
