Can I run Skype through FireFox/Mozilla without installing skype on my laptop?
My laptop is running Windows Vista Home premium (SP2) and the Windows Installer has failed thus I am unable to install or un-install applications like skye. As a result I am looking for a way to run skype while I am unable to install it normally. Is there a plugin or other add on that will meet my needs?
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It may be a good idea to fix the Windows installer so you won't run into further problems.
To fix the problem first try to re-register the Windows installer service. To do this:
- Type Windows+R to bring up the run box.
- Open cmd by typing cmd' and press enter
- In cmd type: msiexec /unregister
- Then type msiexec /regserver
- Type exit to exit cmd after that try to run the installer again.
Let us know the results.
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Chosen Solution
It may be a good idea to fix the Windows installer so you won't run into further problems.
To fix the problem first try to re-register the Windows installer service. To do this:
- Type Windows+R to bring up the run box.
- Open cmd by typing cmd' and press enter
- In cmd type: msiexec /unregister
- Then type msiexec /regserver
- Type exit to exit cmd after that try to run the installer again.
Let us know the results.
The installer problem was resolved after using 4 or 5 different fixes that were found on line including the suggested here. Thank you for your assistance.
The question originally asked - can I run Skype using an add-on or plugin to Mozilla, without installing skype on my Vista system?