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.
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.
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).
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.
I can walk miles to grab a portable freeware!!!