There are 2 versions of Microsoft Lync available to download. If you are running Windows XP, you will need to download the 32 bit version. If you are running Windows 7, you can check to see which version you will need to download by clicking the Start button, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties. If '64-bit Operating System' is listed next to System type, you’re running the 64-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7. If '32-bit Operating System' is listed next to System type, you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7. Click Save File. After the file has downloaded, open the file and click Run.

Microsoft Lync for Mac is the new rich client for Lync users on the Mac platform and offers integrated functionality for instant messaging, presence, conferencing and voice. Lync for Mac is designed to work with both Lync Server 2010 and Lync Online to help you.

Click Install. After installation is complete, click Close. Lync will now automatically open on your desktop. To locate Lync for future use, go to the Start menu and locate Lync in the program list to open it. Lync will auto log you in. At the bottom of the Lync window is another box for the Cisco phone support that will require you to sign-in.

*NOTE: - Microsoft releases updates for Lync in Windows Update. Running Windows Update and installing the latest version may help solve any issues you may encounter. For Mac Users: Mac Setup: To use Microsoft Lync on Mac you will need Microsoft Communicator. [This installs when you install Office 2011 for Mac] 1.

Launch MS Communicator [If this is the first time you have launched the application you will need to accept the license agreement and decide if you would like MS Communicator to be default application for telephone calls and conferences.] • Once MS Communicator is open click the Sign In button. • You are now ready to enter your information. Fill in: • E-mail Address: NetID@uis.edu • User ID: uisad NetID • Password: Your regular password Next click Sign In, then MS Communicator will open the messaging window and you are ready to use MS Communicator. *NOTE: Click for information on the Lync features that are NOT available in the Mac version. Image to pdf for mac.