How to Receive a File with Skype
Sign in to Skype., Click on Save As button to accept the file., Review the pop-up window warning you not to accept any files from strangers., Click on Show in folder button to see your saved file in its folder. , Click the Open file button to open...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Sign in to Skype.
You will receive a notification right in your conversation window when someone wants to send you a file. -
Step 2: Click on Save As button to accept the file.
Save on your computer (for example, in your Pictures folder if it's a photo), giving it a name.
If you don't know the sender, click on Cancel button to cancel the transfer. , Click OK to close this window.
Do not interrupt the sending process if you know it's from somebody in your contacts.
Wait until the transfer is done. ,, For example, you might open the photo in your favorite photo editor in case you want to enhance it.
After you edit or make any changes to the file, don't forget to re-save it as needed. -
Step 3: Review the pop-up window warning you not to accept any files from strangers.
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Step 4: Click on Show in folder button to see your saved file in its folder.
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Step 5: Click the Open file button to open the file.
Detailed Guide
You will receive a notification right in your conversation window when someone wants to send you a file.
Save on your computer (for example, in your Pictures folder if it's a photo), giving it a name.
If you don't know the sender, click on Cancel button to cancel the transfer. , Click OK to close this window.
Do not interrupt the sending process if you know it's from somebody in your contacts.
Wait until the transfer is done. ,, For example, you might open the photo in your favorite photo editor in case you want to enhance it.
After you edit or make any changes to the file, don't forget to re-save it as needed.
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