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i am trying to install skype 32bit version, i also tried 64, but after clicking install, the button will change to installing, but after a few seconds it changes back to install. I have been doing research for hours, and i cannot install it even from the terminal. I tried every possible command i just keep getting error after error.

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    skype is no longer 32 bit.... and 64bit require a 64 bit system
    – ravery
    Jul 18, 2017 at 23:43
  • What does that mean? I can only install the 64bit? So if my system is not 64bit i cannot install skype? Jul 18, 2017 at 23:55
  • correct 64-bit only
    – ravery
    Jul 18, 2017 at 23:55
  • Then i must reinstall my OS, or get a higher version of it? Do you know any good way to do it? Or if my pc can have it... Jul 19, 2017 at 0:00
  • There is no way to install software designed for 64 bit hardware on a system designed for 32 bit hardware. If you want to install skype, you must get a new PC designed for 64 bit.
    – Erik
    Jul 19, 2017 at 1:13

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  1. Make sure your system is 64-bit. You cannot install Skype on a 32-bit OS.

  2. Make sure your system is up to date before installing.

    sudo apt update
    sudo apt upgrade -y
    
  3. Be sure you're using the latest Skype for Linux.

  4. Try installing using sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb in terminal.

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  • When i sudo dpkg -i skypeforlinux-64.deb i get an error processing the archive the architeture of the package (amd64) doesn't match the system (i386) Jul 19, 2017 at 0:39
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    @DanielSantos I think you missed step 1
    – brndn2k
    Jul 19, 2017 at 2:24
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You can use skype online, via your web browser. But do not use Firefox, since it wants to install a plugin, which also only exists in 64 bit. You can use Chromium, which can be installed through Software. Go to web.skype.com. I can not judge the quality of this solution.

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