Microsoft releases updates for Lync in Windows Update. At the bottom of the Lync window is another box for the Cisco phone support that will require you to sign-in. To locate Lync for future use, go to the Start menu and locate Lync in the program list to open it. Lync will now automatically open on your desktop. After installation is complete, click Close.Ħ. After the file has downloaded, open the file and click Run.ĥ. If '32-bit Operating System' is listed next to System type, you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7.ģ. 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 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 you are running Windows XP, you will need to download the 32 bit version. There are 2 versions of Microsoft Lync available to download.