Topic Last Modified: 2014-02-28
To use Lync Web App, you must have one of the following supported operating system and browser combinations.
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| A plug-in is required for certain Lync Web App features, including computer-based voice, video, sharing, and viewing of ongoing screen sharing. You can install the sharing plug-in either when you join the meeting or when you initiate one of these features. 1 |
Supported Operating System and Browser Combinations for Lync Web App
| Operating system | 32-bit Internet Explorer 11 | 64-bit Internet Explorer 11 | 32-bit Internet Explorer 10 | 64-bit Internet Explorer 10 | 32-bit Internet Explorer 9 | 64-bit Internet Explorer 9 | 32-bit Internet Explorer 8 | 64-bit Internet Explorer 8 | 32-bit Version of Firefox 12.X | 64-bit Versions of Safari 5.X, 6.X, 7.X | 32-bit Version of Chrome 18.X |
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Windows 8.11 |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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Windows 8 (Intel based)1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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Windows 7 with SP12 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 (SP2)3 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3)3 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP12 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Windows Server 2008 with SP23 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Mac OS-x (Intel-based)2 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1 On Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, the plug-in required to use computer-based audio, video, application viewing, application sharing, desktop viewing, and desktop sharing can be installed only if you’re running Internet Explorer 10 or Internet Explorer 11 for the desktop. These features are not available with Internet Explorer 10 or Internet Explorer 11 (non-desktop).
2 On supported Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Macintosh operating systems, all features are available including computer-based voice, video, application viewing, application sharing, desktop viewing, and desktop sharing. To use these features, you must install a plug-in when prompted.
3 On supported Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 operating systems, computer-based voice and video are not available. Application viewing, application sharing, desktop viewing, and desktop sharing are available.
Hardware Requirements
Computer hardware requirements are determined by the operating system and browser. Voice and telephony features require a microphone and speakers, headset with microphone, or equivalent device compatible with the computer. Video features require a video device compatible with the computer. For detailed information about video hardware support and expected video quality, see Lync Client Video Requirements.