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Microsoft Skype for Business 2016 Basic

Microsoft Skype for Business 2016 Basic is no longer supported. This page is available for reference only. See the listed KB for information on the supported SfB Basic Client.

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  • Version:

    16.0.4849.1000

    Date Published:

    3/17/2026

    File Name:

    lyncentry.exe

    lyncentry.exe

    File Size:

    448.1 MB

    382.0 MB

    KB Articles:

    KB5070432

    Microsoft Skype for Business 2016 Basic gives you presence, instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities with the latest User Interface. This is free download. For more information about features available in Skype for Business Basic in comparison to the Skype for Business client, please visit this page: Skype for Business client comparison chart

    Note: This Skype for Business 2016 Basic MSI desktop client provides presence, instant messaging and conferencing features. If you are licensed for Office 365 ProPlus, Office 365 Enterprise E3 or Office 365 Enterprise E4, you are also licensed for the full Skype for Business Windows desktop client, which includes additional features including advanced telephony support, archiving & compliance features. Please download full Skype for Business Windows desktop client from the Office 365 Software portal following the steps in Install Skype for Business on your PC.

  • Supported Operating Systems

    Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1


    • Browser: Windows Internet Explorer 10 Internet browser, Windows Internet Explorer 9, Windows Internet Explorer 8, Windows Internet Explorer 7, or Mozilla Firefox web browser


    • Memory: 2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM

    For additional system requirements, see Lync 2013 Preview System Requirements, at TechNet.

  • To install this download:
    1. Click the download button and save the lyncentry.msi program file to your hard disk.
    2. Double-click the program file on your hard disk to begin installation.
    3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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