Downloading and installing lync client 2013 basic

1.       Download lync client 2013 :

1.1.    For 64bit operating system (hold Ctrl key then click) : http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/5/3/45367500-0EEB-458F-9BD5-F43778C9F841/lyncentry.exe

1.2.    For 32bit operating system (hold Ctrl key then click):  http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/E/3/FE380515-C80B-4B2E-A3C6-61A4E1781374/lyncentry.exe

·         To find out what’s your operating system version is please refer to this document:

http://www.natworker.com/2014/07/how-to-detect-osversion-for-users-1.html

2.      Install lync basic 2013 :

2.1.    Double-click the LyncEntry.exe program file on your hard disk to begin installation.

2.2.    Accept the Microsoft License Terms and click Continue.

2.3.    Click on “Install Now”.

2.4.    Click Close when the installation completes. 

3.       Using lync basic 2013

 3.1.    Press windows key+R.

3.2.    Type “lync” and click on “OK”.

3.3.    Select Use recommended settings and click Accept.

3.4.    The Lync client will open to a Sign-in screen.

3.5.    Enter your username as your Sign-in address, for example “c.dalili@windavar.net”.

3.6.    Enter your password when prompted.

3.7.    Click Yes to save your Lync sign-in information, or No if you choose not to save it.

For basic tasks in lync you can refer to below link :

http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/lync-help/basic-tasks-in-lync-2013-HA103065025.aspx