Questions tagged [skype]
Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls, instant message, and video conference over the Internet.
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Is there a way to disable the weather icon in Skype?
I just had an update for Skype on Linux Mint, after which this icon started showing up whenever I open Skype:
My guess is it's telling me the current weather of where I am located based on my IP ...
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Microphone in a webcam is not recognized by some communication apps
I have a Logitech C270 HD Webcam with a microphone in it. It used to work fine, but recently (could be some Windows updates?) the microphone stopped working with some communication apps.
It works fine ...
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How to remove the reminder that a program is still running in the background?
When closing Skype (or another application that minimizes to the tray) I get every time the reminder
In Windows 10 it was a one-shot reminder, after which the OS assumed that I can read with ...
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How to have multiple webcams of the same kind display as different names in applications?
I have a setup on a Windows 10 computer where I have multiple of the same kind of USB webcams connected to one computer.
Is there a way to have the system list the webcam names differently so they can ...
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"Enable split view mode" option is missing in Skype in year 2022
I would like to turn on the split view in Skype 8.89.0.403 (year 2022).
Everybody in Internet suggests to tick "Enable split view mode", but for me this option is simply missing. There are ...
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Google Chrome: Disable specific application from Call UI List
When I click on a number, the "Make a call from" UI pops up:
I used to have Skype for Business installed but not anymore (or at least it's not on my app list in Windows). Is there a way to ...
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How to increase size of member gallery pictures in Content View in Skype?
For 2022 edition of Skype, how do I increase size of Member picture Gallery in Content View.
When someone is sharing screen? I want to see people's faces better, while someone is sharing screen.
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How to close/hide the current conversation?
When the Skype application (either on Windows or using the web app), it shows a split screen where the recent chats are listed on the left and a welcome screen on the right (essentially, an empty ...
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Email notifications for skype messages
I don't like to run skype all the time anymore. Is there any way to get chat notifications sent to my email account without Linux server?
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How do I ring an ongoing group
On a group call with 10 or more people, if 5 people answer when I ring the group, can I ring the group again 5 minutes later to see if the other people are now available?
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Why does Skype not show the last messages?
Using Desktop Skype on Mac OS X. I see new messages in the left-hand column with my contacts, but when clicking on a contact, it seems the last messages are not included in the right-handed chat ...
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Where is skype profile location path in windows 10 (Pre Installed Skype Of Win 10)
In windows 10 skype exists by default.
Where is the location of it's profiles in windows 10.
I searched many places for that and failed.
In regular installation of skype this path is like this :
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Make old Skype work (7.*, 6.*, 5.* or older)
I would like the old Skype to start working again.
I really really need it, and I've been trying to make it work for 3 months now, but all to no avail.. Maybe there is some enthusiast who can make the ...
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Losslessly compressing screenrecording of video chat [duplicate]
I have a screenrecording of a video chat I had and the filesize is massive because the screen recording itself was done at 59.93 fps. However, I think the video chat was something like 15-30 fps. Plus ...
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Why must I reselect my USB microphone on Skype every time I load Skype?
My (USB Audio Device) microphone works normally on other software like Zoom.
But after every time I close Skype, Skype no longer recognizes my USB microphone and this USB microphone no longer works ...
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How do I stop Skype playing my own sound back to me?
I just got a new headset and when making a call, Skype plays my own voice in the headset. It's not echo, there's no delay, and the voice is crystal clear. I believe this is to help people not shout, ...
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Integrated webcam not working - Displayed as Unknown USB video device on Device Manager
Anyone have any ideas on this issue?
My integrated webcam is displaying under "Unknown" as a USB device. It's not working on Skype or Zoom. Confirmed it's working on Windows 10 camera app. A ...
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Skype web-client stuck displaying (1) in title, indicating new message that does not exist
Posted as Q&A after finding a solution.
The Problem
Using web.skype.com, die client got stuck displaying the title as (1) Skype even though there are no new chat notifications. Logging out and ...
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Windows 10 Audio Issues Since Recent Update - My Headset Doesn't work with Skype or Zoom
I have a Scarlett Focusrite headset that used to work fine with all applications. Recently It's stopped working with Skype and Zoom, and the only change I can think of is a windows update (I think I'm ...
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Block video calls with Mikrotik
I have created a simple firewall filter rule on Mikrotik router to disable internet access on certain ip addresses at a certain time. Everything works fine, but if the user is currently on a video ...
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How to export the full skype chat history of skype 8 on windows 10?
I would like to export and view my complete skype chat history without using skype somehow.
I tried skype's online chat history exporter (https://secure.skype.com/en/data-export) in combination with ...
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Skype crashes on logon
Something I cannot understand, Skype crashes when it logs to my profile.
I have uninstalled and deleted all related files and folder I can find.
I've ran processmonitor to see what is happening, but ...
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"Skype" is trying to authenticate user. / Enter PIN to allow this
I'm using Skype version 8.75.0.140 on macOS Big Sur 11.6 (20G165) and this just appeared on my screen...
I'm not exactly sure why all of the sudden Skype decided that it needs to authenticate, ...
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Webcam partially doesn't work on Windows 7
My no-name USB webcam doesn't work in Windows 7 in Zoom and Skype. It works perfectly in a web-based test website.
In Device Manager it's properly recognised as "HD WebCam" under Imaging ...
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Error when install Skype on Xubuntu 20.04
I download and install Skype on Xubuntu 20.04 I use this command
sudo apt install -f ./skypeforlinux-64.deb
But got this error:
sudo apt install -f ./skypeforlinux-64.deb
Reading package lists... ...
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How can I tell if a user is blocked?
I have recently had to remove and block a contact from Skype (Skype 8, Windows 10).
Now, as is supposed to be they are no longer in my contacts list. Good.
However, I don't remember if I actually ...
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Can't control Skype Notifications volume on Windows 10 Pro
I have Skype for Windows 10. There are no options to control the volume for notification sounds either in app or the Volume Mixer on Taskbar. What am I missing? Shouldn't the Volume Mixer show a ...
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How to migrate customer skype to microsoft teams?
I want to migrate customer skype accounts to teams. I want import contacts and messages. Google give answers for Skype for business but I dont find way to import messages. If it possible to copy data ...
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Microphone issues: Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, Windows Voice Recorder but not MS Teams
I'm doing a lot of onine meetings lately, using multiple platforms. But in general the other party complains that they can't hear me very well. It appears that the sound is being chopped off most of ...
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Web Conferencing programs turn off Dolby Advanced Audio
Programs like GoToMeeting, Zoom, Skype turn off Dolby Advanced Audio (DAA) on my laptop when a call starts (why?).
This makes the sound volume drop significantly. Later I have to turn it on manually.
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How to keep Skype signed in
Skype keeps logging me out, every time I turn my computer off.
I don't want Skype to open automatically when starting the PC, but I would like to be able to launch Skype without having to sign in ...
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Skype for Business Microphone Settings
I have a very specific setup and a very weird symptome:
My microphone headset (does not matter which, I have tried multiple of them) is connected and on my Windows machine I have a reasonable control ...
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How to permanently disable audio enhancement in windows 10?
When using Skype, the volume lowers down after a second. I found out that unchecking "audio enhancement" (see picture) solved the problem, but only for a while. When my PC enters into sleep ...
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Depstech 2K webcam shows mirrored image to others from my Mac
When I am having a video call with someone-- whether on Skype, Zoom, or Google Meet, everyone sees a mirror image of me.
I am on a MacBook Air (manufactured in 2015) on Mac OS Big Sur. I am using an ...
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Skype "Automatically start Skype" Setting Keeps Turning Off
I am trying to set Skype to start with Windows with the setting: setting dialog -> General -> Automatically Start Skype -> Settings -> (Startup Apps Dialog) -> Skype -> Switch On
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Change background in Skype "Together mode"
Today I got to experience the "Together mode" in Skype version 8.67.0.97 in Windows 10.
While that was very fascinating, I'd like to change the background photo so that it looks like we're ...
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How can I share a photo with skype using the default photo app (Windows 10)?
On Windows 10, there used to be an option in the default photo app to share a photo with skype. If you clicked on "share", you could select "Skype" which would open a small dialog ...
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Skype video chat : how to enlarge one participant's video?
I am taking online dance lessons with Skype.
There are usually 5 participants plus the teacher, so each video is fairly small (I am using a laptop with a 14" screen, I don't have anything else).
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How to share screen (PDF) and webcam (of me) and tablet pen input (from surface)?
I am looking to teach a language, and need to share three things at once:
Screen (usually PDF, but also video and/or audio streamed from web)
I can do this on skype or zoom
Webcam of me, concurrent ...
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difficulty removing skype for business and installing regular skype
this is very strange.
I used to use Skype.
At some point maybe I needed to uninstall and reinstall it but things went downhill from there.
If I click the bottom left(the orb), I see this
So I look to ...
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Skype (not installed) launch attempted at user login on Windows 10 computer
Windows 10
Skype NOT installed.
A short list of actually installed software.
Main use: LibreOffice Write, Calc and Thunderbird.
Some use of Firefox to browse the web.
Just recently this dialog has ...
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I don't want my contacts/friends being shown as suggested contacts. Are these right settings?
I don't want my contacts/friends being shown as suggested contacts and I want people can find me using my Skype ID. So, I turned off "Appear as suggested contacts" and turned on "Appear ...
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Where's the Skype Client spellchecking dictionary on Ubuntu
When typing in the Skype Client for Linux / Ubuntu, the spell checker makes a lot of mistakes. Being based on Electron, it should allow adding words to the dictionary in the same way that Chromium ...
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Some call participants can't see shared screen
When having group calls and someone shares the screen, some of the members in the call are able to see it and others not. All have the Skype 8.64.0.83 and it's not the version from Microsoft Store.
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Why can only one person talk at a time over internet voice chat?
It seems like this is a somewhat localized problem. When using any of a variety of chat applications: whereby, Skype, teamviewer, zoom - it seems as though only one individual can transmit data at a ...
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Skype sometimes crashing whole system
I suffered this thing already twice in this weeek. It looks like this: I'm calling someone through voice only Skype call, at the moment my call answered - my PC starts to produce distructing repeating ...
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Recording System Audio using WASAPI and Port Audio doesn't record Skype but records others
I have developed a program that records my system audio in Python using PyAudio. However, I notice that it records everything except for Skype call audio (and that is really the audio I want to record)...
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How can I forward my computer's webcam to a remote computer so that programs on the remote computer can view it as if it was a local webcam?
How can I forward my computer's webcam to a remote computer so that videoconference programs (e.g., Skype) on the remote computer can view it as if it was a local webcam (i.e., the webcam should show ...
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How can I use computer 1's webcam on computer 2's videoconference program (e.g., Skype)?
How can I use computer 1's webcam on computer 2's videoconference program (e.g., Skype)? Computer 1 runs Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 x64 Ultimate and computer 2 runs Microsoft Windows 10 18.03 x64 ...
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Recover Skype deleted message and deleted conversation history in Win 10
When referring to messages when using Skype, a deleted message means a deleted single message, in contrast to a deleted conversation which means that the user has deleted an entire conversation by ...
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