If you have Office 2007, 2010 or 2013, you can safely install and use Skype for Business 2016. Doesn’t overwrite your existing Office programs WITHOUT INSTALLING OFFICE 365 PROPLUS. Please read all the information below before installing.
What happens when i install Skype for Business 2016 on a computer with Office 2007, 2010 or 2013?
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Use the instructions to install Skype for Business according to the plan you have:
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When you go to install Skype for Business 2016, you will see this page indicating that you will only install Skype for Business:
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When you choose To uploadThe Office installer will start. SHE IS it seems It’s like installing the whole Office, but only installing Skype for Business.
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If you have Office 2007, Skype for Business 2016 will not be fully integrated with your Office programs. For example, when you write an email in Outlook, you don’t see the presence of your coworkers (when you say “presence” i.e. you can’t see if they are available, busy or out) t has a few other features. However, you will be chatting (IM) and conferencing with your colleagues.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU PURCHASED THE OFFICE 365 PROPLUS, YOU MUST UPGRADE THE ENTIRE OFFICE 2016 PACKAGE TO BUY SKYPE FOR BUSINESS. OVERWRITE PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE OFFICE. When you go to install Skype for Business, you know you have Office 365 ProPlus because you won’t see the option to install Skype for Business by itself; you will see instead:
If you don’t want to upgrade to Office 2016, talk to the purchaser of your Office 365 ProPlus plan to learn about getting a standalone subscription to Skype for Business Online Plan.
