

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’.

