Download .NET 8.0 (Linux, macOS, and Windows)
There is a simple workaround for installing Skype from the offline installer package for Windows in Windows 10 without using the Windows Store.
Skype v7.24 Released - MSI Download Link & Silent Install Instructions ...
Select your plan. Step 1. Download the offline installer from your account portal. To download the offline installer, go to www.office.com. If you're not already signed in with the Microsoft account associated with your copy of Microsoft 365 or Microsoft 365 do that now. If you're signed in with a different account, sign out of that and then ...
New Skype (v8.x) setup forces installing Skype from Windows Store
Solution: Setting compatibility mode to Windows 7/8 does not work for everyone. From an elevated command line window navigate to the folder containing New Skype (v8.x) setup file and then run it with "/Silent" switch (case insensitive): pushd C:\Users\USERNAME\Downloads\Programs.
Use the Office offline installer - Microsoft Support
Skype do provide a direct download link for its Skype software and the installer is packaged as an MSI file. This means that it can be easily used by IT and System Center Administrators for...