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Use Skype for Business multiple chat windows with this guide
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft is seemingly doing a great job with enterprise software solutions, withTeams replacing a bit outdated Skype for Business. However, there are still users that favor this iteration of enterprise collaboration software by Microsoft. And they want to know how to use Skype for Bussines in multiple chat windows. Short answer? Switch to Teams.
Microsoft received a huge backlash forforcibly replacing old Skypewith the new metro-design Skype for Desktop andSkypeforWindows 10(UWP from Microsoft Store, comes preinstalled). A lot offeaturesthat made Skype great are missing now and we can’t be sure whether we’ll see them on new versions.
Old classic Skype and Skype for Business allowed for multi-windows chat, but nowadays you can get that only on Skype forWindows 10. Microsoft Teams allow for this niftyfeature, but you’ll need to upgrade toOffice 365.
Looking for the best collaboration software to replace Skype for Business? Here are the best options.
So, what can you do if you don’t want to move from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams? Read the instructions below.
Can I run Skype for Business in multiple chat windows?
The only native way to use Skype for Business (iteration from Microsoft Office 2016) is with a tabbed view. You can enable multi-tab conversations in Settings, which isn’t exactly a multi-window, but it should do the trick for some.
Here’s how to do it:
Alternatively, you can use a third-party solution called Multi Skype Launcher that allows for the running of the same version ofSkype inmultiple instances. With it, you can regain the oldfeaturethat’s evidently missing from the revampedSkypethese days. You can check it outhere, but have in mind that the application isn’t free.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
