What kind of plugin does Skype need on a MBP?

[iapplelove]

hello all, this morning I went to use skype on my Mac (first time in years) and noticed it now needs a plugin. I'm in my Skype account obviously on safari so I know downloading it is safe, just curious though what type of plug in?

And is it something I should uninstall after I'm done using Skype, or turn it off?

Never been a fan of using plug ins on my Mac but I need Skype this weekend and want to use my USB microphone.

Thanks !

 

[DeltaMac]

When Skype asks for a plugin - what does that message say? It likely tells you then exactly what you need to do - or just look in Skype help menu, or at the Microsoft web site for more information about installing and using Skype.

Have you looked at Skype for Mac support articles?

 

[QzzB]

hello all, this morning I went to use skype on my Mac (first time in years) and noticed it now needs a plugin. I'm in my Skype account obviously on safari so I know downloading it is safe, just curious though what type of plug in?

And is it something I should uninstall after I'm done using Skype, or turn it off?

Never been a fan of using plug ins on my Mac but I need Skype this weekend and want to use my USB microphone.

Thanks !

There are two ways of using Skype - the Native Client (can be downloaded from Skype.com) or using the Skype for Web Beta (using web browser and https://web.skype.com) with a plugin. The plugin can be installed if you try and make a call and it will walk you through the setup.

As the web plugin is a beta, i would personally install the client from Skype.com - gives you all features and is more likely to work than the web beta.

 

[iapplelove]

There are two ways of using Skype - the Native Client (can be downloaded from Skype.com) or using the Skype for Web Beta (using web browser and https://web.skype.com) with a plugin. The plugin can be installed if you try and make a call and it will walk you through the setup.

As the web plugin is a beta, i would personally install the client from Skype.com - gives you all features and is more likely to work than the web beta.

Hey thanks for the reply. I tried just using the regular native Skype but it kept prompting me to download the plug in and use the new version.

I did go ahead and downloaded the plug in successfully but still could not make a call.

Didn't know the native version needs to be downloaded as well?

The only few times I ever needed to use Skype I used my iPad.
[doublepost=1487243626][/doublepost]Tried again this morning an still can't make a Skype voice call. A bit frustrating

 

[QzzB]

I am not aware of any plugin thats needed for the native client, the client is the plugin. I downloaded the image file, ran the install and just worked. Do you have a screenshot? Sounds strange that its prompting for a plugin

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Is your OS up to date?

 

[QzzB]

Can you send a screenshot? If you have the corrects client it shouldn't be asking for a plugin

 

[iapplelove]

Can you send a screenshot? If you have the corrects client it shouldn't be asking for a plugin

Sorry , didn't get any alerts to this thread. The plug in is only needed for the newest beta version. I already deleted the plug in. Most said on a Mac it was buggy and they were right.

Next time I need Skype I'm just going to download the regular version and as you said it doesn't require a plug in, just the download itself.

 

[QzzB]

Sorry , didn't get any alerts to this thread. The plug in is only needed for the newest beta version. I already deleted the plug in. Most said on a Mac it was buggy and they were right.

Next time I need Skype I'm just going to download the regular version and as you said it doesn't require a plug in, just the download itself.

That's probably why I've never seen that. I wouldn't use beta for anything your planning to rely on. Good for a bit of a preview but for services your actively using, I would avoid.

 

[iapplelove]

That's probably why I've never seen that. I wouldn't use beta for anything your planning to rely on. Good for a bit of a preview but for services your actively using, I would avoid.

Thanks for the replies! And I agree, since I never needed Skype on my Mac I didn't even know I had to download anything. But if and when I do need it, just going to use the basic desktop version.