Before starting your install
Under the Downloads for “Lync” section, select either Windows (32-bit) or Windows (64-bit) version for Windows or Mac for Lync for Mac 2011. Microsoft Lync 2013, free and safe download. Microsoft Lync 2013 latest version: One of the best web conferencing apps out there. Microsoft's Lync has become the standard for corporate web conferencing. Lync For Mac free download - WinZip Mac, Technitium MAC Address Changer, Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard, and many more programs. Microsoft Lync 14.4.3 for Mac is available as a free download on our application library. The software lies within Communication Tools, more precisely Texting & Video calls. This free software for Mac OS X was originally produced by Microsoft. This program's bundle is identified as com.microsoft.Lync.
Download Lync For Mac
- Check to see if Lync is already on your computer. If you're running Office 2013 on your PC or a newer version of Office for Mac 2011, there's a good chance it's installed.
- Find out if your computer equipment is on ITS CorePlus support. If so, contact the Solution Center (294-4000 or solution@iastate.edu) to have Lync automatically pushed to your computer.
Getting started
Here are some tips on using Lync for instant messaging and more.
Windows
- Ensure that you have 'admin' rights to your computer. You'll need them for the install.
- From the 'start' icon, click on 'computer,' then 'map network drive' at the top of the window.
- Select a drive letter and, in the 'folder' input box, type 'software.iastate.edusoftwareLync' and click 'finish' button.
- Click through these directories: 'Lync' > 'Install' > 'PC' > 'Lync 2013 with SP1.'
- To install the software, click 'setup.'
- To burn a CD image of the software for a later install, go back up to 'Lync 2013 with SP1,' then click 'DVD image' and save the enclosed file.
Mac
- Ensure that you have 'admin' rights to your computer. You'll need them for the install.
- From your desktop, simultaneously click command+K to access the 'connect to server' window
- In the server address blank, type 'smb://software.iastate.edu/software/Lync.'
- The software server icon will appear on your desktop. Click through these directories: 'Lync' > 'Install' > 'Macintosh' > 'Lync 2011 for Mac' > 'files.'
- To install, drag 'lync_14.0.10_141024.dmg' to your desktop and click it.
- To burn a CD image of the software for a later install, go back up to 'Lync 2011 for Mac,' click 'CD image' and save the enclosed file.
Download Lync Connectivity Analyzer
You may already know that Office 365 E3 and Small Business Premium includes the full office desktop suite for Windows and Mac for up to 5 devices per user (here), and therefore includes Lync for Windows and Lync for Mac 2011.
You can download Lync for Mac from this page (ensure you are appropriately licenced):
Click “Buy Lync for Mac 2011” for a direct download link (not a link to buy oddly)
Link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=236302 which prompts you to download from here:
Download Lync For Mac
Ensure you also have the latest update: