Probably Hangouts vs Skype is a bit like Audi vs Merc Vs BMW - take your pick of the bunch - SKYPE works out cheaper if you use the paid bits and integrates with Ms office (outlook) easily for work (Lync plugin) -should do as it's now owned by Ms. I'll try switching the webcam / mike combination I've got connected to a Windows tower desktop to see if that works later

Also works on Intel display Audio when using external monitor via HDMI->speakers. Laptop webcam is HP truevision HD and the audio is Realtek HD audio. Decent built in webcam (which works fine on other applications so no driver issues there) and microphone -could be a bit better but that's hardware and built in is more convenient than a separate piece of kit - for a laptop certainly.

Running W10 X-64 Pro with latest update on Real hardware (not VM) - HP envy laptop i5 Intel. Might be a Windows problem but I've installed several times and still can't get any video either in or outbound from SKYPE on the new version - old version functions 100% correctly both in and outbound (although not sure callers want to see my ugly mug at 07.30 GMT in the morning !!!). Check here.Perhaps the reason why video calls is missing and it wont let you make them is related to a wider issue.Hi there swarfega If your platform isn't listed, it may no longer be supported. Skype for Amazon Fire HD tablet version 8.15.0.395 Skype for Amazon Kindle Fire HD/HDX version 8.88.0.404 Skype for Windows Desktop version 8.88.0.401 Skype for Mac (OS 10.10 and higher) version 8.88.0.401

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