Skype won't install (WIndows)

[sea2ba]

I have used Skype many times in the past on other computers. Today I downloaded the install and have been trying to install it on a different home PC and it will not install.

Every time, the install module launches no problem, the install starts, the progress bar moves, then eventually a message says "We are having problems connecting to the download server. To download an alternative installer for Skype, click "Download" button."

I already have the installer (both versions -- the thin and the full version) and this is the result every time I try to install either one. Please help! Is this a Skype server issue? I am not having any other issues -- PC, connectivity, downloading, etc.

[cletzkus13]

I cant get it to install either!!!!!!!!!!!!

[g4pilut]

Try the installer from this link:

http://download.skype.com/msi/SkypeSetup_5.8.0.158.msi

[honeybear41587]

I can't either!!!!!!!!! sooooooooooooooo mad right now!!! i have been using this for years and have had paid subscriptions and just renewed them and for nothing!!!!!

[honeybear41587]

why is this file sooooooooo huge?!?!

[honeybear41587]

THIS WORKED!!! THANKS!!!

[g4pilut]

[mary1428]

My thanks to the person that gave the address

http://download.skype.com/msi/SkypeSetup_5.8.0.158.msi

It worked good the first time that I used it and now I am on line.

Mary1428

[grantwf]

The link is no longer valid.

[g4pilut]

Yes, that's the problem with specific links that become outdated.  However, the current version (as of today) can be downloaded via this link:

http://download.skype.com/msi/SkypeSetup_6.0.0.120.msi