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mukhi
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Skype not installing

#1 Post by mukhi »

Got the following message while extracting Skype Portablev7.0.0.102 in Win7Pro64 according to the instructions here:
"The downloaded copy of Skype is not valid and can not be installed. Please try installing again."
Please help. Thanks.
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Re: Skype not installing

#2 Post by joby_toss »

I can't even download the installer, so I think it's a problem with Skype itself or its website, not with Skype Portable. Anyway, you could get more answers in PortableApps forums: http://portableapps.com/node/42358 or http://portableapps.com/node/43096

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Re: Skype not installing

#3 Post by SYSTEM »

Skype Portable works fine here.

Based on this comment, the most likely explanation is that you are in a country with a customized version of Skype. (That customization most likely means that it's easier to spy what you do. :( )

Another possibility is an unreliable Internet connection.

It is also possible that a man in the middle is modifying Skype installers you get: http://www.leviathansecurity.com/blog/t ... -binaries/
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#4 Post by joby_toss »

Finally, I was able to download the installer and Skype Portable could finalize the installation process. Most likely it was a problem with the downloaded file (incomplete).

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Re: Skype not installing

#5 Post by mukhi »

I am happy to report that I could install Skype Portable today. So apparently, it was an M$ issue. Thanks for the support though. Portable apps truly rock, and portablefreeware is one of the sites that I love visiting.
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Re: Skype not installing

#6 Post by Midas »

Now that everything is fine and dandy, this suggestion might be in order: http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/ ... 801#p72801 ... :)

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