Things You'll Need:
- Internet access
- Computer
- Skype account
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Step 1
Log in to Skype. Open up your Skype software and enter your username and password.
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Step 2
Make sure you are online. Click "File," then "Change Online Status" and then click "Online." Look closely to ensure that you aren't already connected.
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Step 3
Ask another contact send you a file. Send your friend a quick message informing them you are ready. Then they can drag and drop a file to your name on their list or right-click your name and select “Send File.”
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Step 4
Once you receive the notification, accept the file transfer. Click “Save As.”
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Step 5
Select a folder to save the file after the transfer is finished. Pick a place where you will find it easily, like the desktop. Simply click the “Up” folder icon until you reach the desktop.
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Step 6
Wait for the transfer to complete. A window will appear with file transfer details and progress. Do not close this window.
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Step 7
View your file. Once the transfer is complete, you can either “Open” the file immediately or click “Open Folder” to access the place the saved file.








