

It's a shame MS can't provide more clarification - the message could actual tell you what you have installed or how to correct the issue. For example - trying to open or save directly to O365 from an application wouldn't work and you would see error messages. In the Microsoft 365 portal, you click Install for Skype for Business 2016 on the Skype for Business tab of the MySoftware page. When you have both on your system some things stop working - particularly with the integration with online products or web based products.

Technically - there are ways to get these both on your system, but it's not a good idea which is why Microsoft blocks you. Here - you have to download the entire package and then install it before you can use office. It is important to make the distinction between Skype for Skype for Business. Next click on the Advanced button next to your Sign-in address. Yes, Microsoft will continue to support Skype. It basically streams the application down to you - and you can actually start using it before it's installed completely.Īs you uncovered another versions is what is called MSI based - this is the traditional install method for windows applications. Use the following steps to manually specify the Skype for Business server: Open the Options menu by clicking on the Gear icon in the upper right of the Skype for Business window. Microsoft has two different versions of office.įrom the O365 Portal you get what is called "click to run" - which installs via a streaming service.

This message is pretty clear if you work in IT - but not very clear if you don't deal with installing packages all day.
