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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Where to see the cost of my last Skype call
I use my personal Skype account to call work partners, and need a trace of the cost (a screenshot would be enough) of my last call, that I can paste on my expenses sheet.
Question: Where can the cost ...
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Skype Max OSX Main.db file no history on local machine
I want Skype to store my conversations in the cloud so when I login using different PC's I can see history.
I Don't want skype to record history on my local hard drive is this possible only to cloud ?...
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Trouble using bluetooth headset with Skype
I have a pair of Phasier HBS-730 Bluetooth earbuds. I like to listen to Spotify, and I also like to use Skype. Both of these work fine, but only independently. Not at the same time. Also, I am ...
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Windows 10 spell check adds misspelled words
Is there a way to review the alterations to spell check in Windows? I'm noticing more and more that typos are somehow getting in when using Skype (I have the "Auto correct and highlight misspelled ...
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How to stop the remote logout in Skype?
I am using skype 3 yrs back the problem was the I can't open my account in two places like mobile and desktop at a same time.
If I am using skype in ubuntu and opening the Skype on mobile same time ...
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Skype for Business 2016 [duplicate]
Anyone know a simple explanation why a Skype for Business user who is on a one-to-one video call cannot add another participant?
Nor can the other person on the video call?
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How to lower volume on Skype (Windows 10)
I am using Skype on Windows 10, and there are no menus at the top (as shown in the image) and there is nowhere to click to lower volume when in a call. What I wish to do is to make the sound from that ...
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Minimize Skype window to system tray
I am using Skype 5.4.0.1 for Linux Beta on Kubuntu 14.4. Until recently I was able to press the "close" button and Skype would be minimized to the system tray (little icon). Meaning it would not be in ...
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Skype Sorry we didn't recognise your sign in details
I have problems connecting to skype. Details:
I can connect ok by Skype Web (see image 1)
I can not connect through Skype Desktop for Windows 10 (see image 2)
I have already reinstalled the product ...
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Can't Skype one particular contact any more
I use Skype to contact only 2 people. With one there has never been a problem...in the last few weeks, the 2nd person and I are no longer able to Skype each other at all, but for months prior to this,...
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Skype for business recording shows a status of Warning
For the past 2 days, I am having problems with my recordings done with Skype for business, Windows 10. They show a status of Warning (Runtime Error) and when viewed, I can hear the audio, but the ...
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How to change Skype for Windows 10 notification color in Windows 10 tray
I use the new Skype application that is a Windows 10 Store app.
I don't like to see the incoming messages as a preview, so I always relied on the orange blinking of the "old" skype indicating of the ...
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Windows lock the session after few seconds when using Skype
Every time I start a Skype call, if I'm inactive (doesn't move the mouse or type on the keyboard) for ~10sec, my screen goes black and my session locked and I need to retype my password.
This happens ...
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Can I convert a meeting in Outlook to a Skype meeting?
I have a recurring meeting in my calendar which I'll have to do over Skype this week. Is there any way to convert one of the occurrences of the meeting into a Skype meeting, without creating a new ...
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Conference call combining regular Skype and Skype for Business callers
If you use Skype for Business, apparently it is not possible to have a conference call and include regular Skype callers. I would like to be able to include both Skype for Business and regular Skype ...
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How can Skype show "Invisible" when there is no Internet connection?
How can this situation be possible:
As I understand it, Skype's Invisible status means that I'm connected to Skype network (can see messages sent from other users, can see their status) but others ...
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More than 1 instance of Skype working simultaneously on Windows 10 (WindowsApps)
I want to make two instances of Skype working at once (so I have my personal and company accounts online).
I was following the official tutorial: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA829/how-can-i-run-...
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Internet Explorer missing from Windows Features
I've disabled Internet Explorer in the list of "Windows Features" on Windows 10, but then days later I realized that the desktop version of Skype seems to require it to be enabled in order to let me ...
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Skype: Status message "Last seen days ago" [closed]
I'm using Skype android 8.2.0. Just below the contact name, it writes the last seen time and it worked as it should, up to present.
One hour ago I was talking to a contact, and now the contact is ...
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A big group chat in Microsoft Teams
I apologize if this has been asked already; because of the nature of my question I may have missed it in my research.
Anyhow, our team has been using Skype (regular, not Skype for Business) for an ...
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How can I recover a deleted Skype conversation?
I deleted a Skype conversation by mistake. I don't see any options in the interface to recover it. How can I recover a deleted conversation/chat in Skype?
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What is the difference between MS and UC headsets?
I want a USB headset to share between my work laptop and my home PC. The work machine has MS Lync and at home I use Hangouts.
It turns out headsets come in two flavours:
MS, which is "optimised ...
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Message in Skype Pop Up notification
Is there a way to turn off the option of the actual message content showing in the Skype for Business pop up notification box? I want to notification box with the name of the person sending the ...
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Why is the musical sound so much inferior to the voice sound on video chat apps?
My question is about the huge difference in the audio quality between the human voice and a musical instrument - for example, a piano - when using video chat apps as Skype, FaceTime, Facebook ...
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Latest skype version doesn't allow to select multiple messages at once
I've updated Skype today and found that I can't select few messages at once as I used to do in all previous versions of Skype. Does anybody knows how to select few messages at once? Because for now I ...
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how to fix: Skype resets settings on Windows 10
Recently every time I start Skype and login it goes via initial configuration sequences, and every time i need to turn off notifications "when user goes online".
That has been for a while and many ...
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How can I send Skype messages with Cortana on Windows 10?
Cortana can send text messages (via phone). Assume a user does not have a phone with Cortana on it.
Instead the user wants to send a simple message (e.g., I will be 10 min late) via Skype.
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Testing my GNU Ring installation
I've installed GNU Ring on my system, but, frankly, none of my friends use it (none that I know of anyway), so I don't have anyone to call. I'm planning to invite someone to call me up on Ring, but I ...
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remove skype birthdays from outlook.com calendar
I'm using Outlook.com (live.com) for my e-mail, contacts and calendar. Since Skype was merged into outlook somehow my calendar shows the birthdays of my skype contacts, but I don't want them in my ...
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Skype Conference call to skype for business
I've just tried to set up a video conference call using skype for mac. Before the meeting, I skyped in a number of my skype contacts and had a 4-way video call with no problems.
When it came to the ...
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How can I have Skype for Business automatically join meetings planned in the Outlook Calendar?
I'm on a Windows 7 Enterprise computer. My company uses Microsoft products like Skype for Business, Office 365, etc.
I have meetings on the calendar throughout the day listed in my Outlook calendar ...
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How to run two Skype accounts at the same time in Windows-10?
I've just performed the way like below URL to run two Skype accounts.
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA829/how-can-i-run-multiple-skype-accounts-at-the-same-time
Finally I got the error.
The ...
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Skype for Business window resizes and shrinks itself erratically
When I have a conversation window open containing multiple conversations, and I snap it to half the screen using Win + Left Arrow (or by simply dragging it to the left edge of the screen), it resizes ...
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Spotify and Skype Business sound breaking on Lenovo T430 upon CPU load
Spotify and Skype Business sound is breaking badly on Lenovo Thinkpad T430 laptop anytime when there is significant CPU load (25% or more). For example browsing files or running Eclipse searches or ...
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Ability to access Skype Full Features in different network connections
I'm not proficient with network troubleshooting. I've tried many steps but haven´t been able to resolve this.
I can connect my PC to two different modem-wireless router components. When I'm connected ...
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Skype sound alarm until I read the message [closed]
I need a way (could be a software) that makes some noise when I receive a message on my Skype (desktop).
Sometimes I'm away from my computer and I can't listen to the regular sound when I receive a ...
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Fast switching between internal and external microphones in Windows
This question is closely related to How to enable, disable, and switch between internal and external microphones in Windows 7? but not exactly the same.
I need to constantly switch between an ...
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Using regular Skype on Windows 10 [duplicate]
In the anniversary update to Windows 10, Microsoft got rid of regular Skype and only has Skype Preview. Is there a way I can get back regular Skype?
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Cannot get the webcam to work in Skype after upgrading to Windows 10
After upgrading to Windows 10, I got the new Skype Preview. I cannot get the webcam to work with this new version. I have checked all the settings in Skype Preview and nothing seems to work.
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Why Microsoft Lync/Skype for Business creates a different chat each time I have to chat with a person?
I have been using Lync for about 2 years now at work however this thing where it creates a new chat each time I wanna communicate with same person is horrible. It makes searching something in it seems ...
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No contact listed on Skype: what could the issue be?
After launching Skype, I notice that my list of contacts is empty:
What could the issue be? (I did check in and of the device that my contacts had not been removed)
I use Skype on Windows 7 SP1 x64 ...
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Skype Preview for Windows 10 - Tray icon missing
I was forced (by Skype) to upgrade to the newest version (last Friday). Since then I have no Skype icon in the system tray.
Is this by design? Can it be turned back on?
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Mac Networking: Only Website traffic does drops intermittently
I have been trying to debug this for days. Running Mac OS 10.12.3. Every 5-10 mins, the 'internet' stops working. Except it doesn't, only website traffic stops.
What doesn't work:
I can't ping any ...
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Where does Skype 5 for Linux keep user data?
I've just installed the latest Skype for Linux (version 5.0). In previous versions, Skype used to save the user data in ~/.skype or ~/Skype. It appears that in the latest version this has changed. ...
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VOIP calls break up when browsing internet
I have been having a problem with VOIP calling on a number of different services including Skype, GoToMeeting, Webex, and XLite Softphone. The problem is this: normal internet browsing causes these ...
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Using SUHD TV for conference views
I apologize in advance if this is the wrong sub to be asking this question in, but it didn't seem fitting for Hardware Recommendations or Server Fault.
A couple of months ago I bought 3 ...
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Putting a delay time in the automatic startup of certain application when the computer starts
I now have a licensed version of Window 7 Home basic 64 bit.
Installed memory RAM → 8GB
Usable → 7.82GB
I won't say that the system is not fast, but not too much fast as I anticipated that I will ...
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Is there a way to disable the online/offline notification for one contact?
I have one Skype contact which is going permanently online/offline. I don't want to block/delete the person but it is really unbelievable annoying to see ten times a hour the Skype notification:
Is ...
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Join Skype Meeting links no longer work with my Skype for Business
I have Skype for Business on Windows 7. For a long time I've always been able to click these "Join Skype Meeting" links in e-mails and calendar appointments from co-workers.
Starting last week these ...
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How to share controls while watching YouTube videos on Skype
Using two Windows machines is it possible somehow to share the control of a YouTube video while it's playing? If I'd like to share video I could just send the link, however sender and receiver wouldn'...
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