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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Disable unread count in the Skype taskbar icon
This is a Windows-equivalent question of this OSX question here on SuperUser: Disable unread count in the Skype dock icon.
Rationale: sometimes I don't want to be disturbed by incoming Skype messages ...
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Why doesn't Skype want to turn on?
What's the problem with Skype that doesn't want to turn on? So yes, I have installed Skype and when I run it it shows up as normal but at the point that it is logged in the process suddenly disappears....
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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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Always appear online with "active" (green dot) status on Skype for Business w/o losing messages
I would like to always appear online and active in Skype, so that if I forgot to login or have a glitch with it people won't assume I'm not working, etc, etc. It seems like some of my co-workers have ...
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How may I get a list of all groups I belong to in Skype
For Group (conversations) that are not in my Contacts, how would I get a list of them in Skype? The only way that I've seen so far to know which of these conversations I'm in, is when someone types a ...
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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 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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How to uninstall Skype for Business Web App Plug-in on Mac?
Installed this today and don't see it in the applications folder. I think the program used to be called Lync before it was changed to "Skype for Business". Anyway, I have no idea where the files are ...
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Skype : is there a way to autofocus the field text when you navigate between conversations?
It's actually pretty anoying. You know, you get a message from your coworker, you click on his name to see the message, and, like a idiot, you start typing in order to answer him, and .. NO. Skype "...
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Skype Message History - How to quickly access messages from years ago?
I'm on Windows 10, using:
Skype version 8.61.0.100
Application version 15.61.100.0
I need to access messages from few years ago, but using the search option doesn't get any matches since it's probably ...
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Skype does not start under a standard user after a while with a "You must be an admin" message
There is a Windows 7 laptop which has multiple users. It's typically only used by user A, who is a standard user (non-admin). I (the admin) have installed Skype from skype.com and checked that it runs ...
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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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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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Skype: How to hide last seen and last location?
Is there a way to hide your Last activity time and last location?
I have just found that skype has showing last seen time and location of users
Screen shot
Many thanks for your attention.
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How can I disable keyboard shortcut Control+Shift+S in Skype for Business (formerly called Lync)
I noticed this person had a similar issue and was able to resolve it with a regedit key to disable a specific shortcut - Disable control+enter when typing a message in Lync.
Does anyone happen to ...
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Is it possible to combine two audio sources from my PC into one audio source?
I would like to combine an audio source (like stereo mix) and my microphone into one single audio source which can then be used as a microphone is a program such as Skype. So in essence I would like ...
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How to get a list of recent contacts in Skype for Business
The company I work for recently switched Microsoft Office Communicator to Skype for Business and there is one function I really miss.
In the Office communicator there was a list of recent contacts. ...
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Windows 10, virtual desktops. Is it possible to share some apps between the desktops
I'm just starting to use virtual desktops and I use it to split work & non-work activity. However, some application I want on both virtual desktops like Skype, outlook,.. . Outlook allows you to ...
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How to copy Skype text with timestamp and names in MacOS
When I select and copy some text from Skype chat, it does not include timestamp and name if I take only one message from one user. If it is two or more messages, timestamps and names are there.
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Skype doesn't always notify about new chat messages
So we are both online and sending each other messages in skype from time to time. I get notifications, answer, and some time later I switch to the Skype window and there are new message about which I ...
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How to disable widescreen video in Skype?
Since the latest (forced) update, Skype insists on displaying my video in widescreen (16:9) format. The problem with this is that it has a lower vertical resolution: in the old 4:3 mode, the video ...
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Skype always shows me online even when it's not running
A few days ago, I downloaded Skype for Android. I made the mistake to uninstall it without logging off first, and now on the desktop version I am always shown as online even if there is no instance of ...
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Import chat history from Skype in Windows to Skype in Ubuntu
I have a backup of my skype history from Windows using this guide
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA413/how-do-i-back-up-my-configuration-and-instant-message-history
and now I want to use that one ...
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Skype doesn't always sign me in automatically
I have Skype set up to sign me in automatically on startup, but it doesn't always do so. Sometimes, it opens and just sits at the login screen until I find out about it a few hours later when my co-...
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Cannot change Skype password
I wanted to update my personal data on my Skype account, so I clicked the Manage button in the Skype UI. That took me to https://secure.skype.com/portal/profile where I could edit the information.
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Is it possible to share Skype's profile across OSs?
in my machine I have two Windows OSs plus a Linux based one and I have Skype in them all. I don't mind Linux because there software is already different, but I wanted to sync my profile between both ...
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Synchronize groups in skype across computers
I am using skype on three different computers (same account).
Is there any way to synchroize favourited chat groups and favorite contacts?
UPD: not even using dropbox? I'm on OSX if that matters
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Total removal of contact from skype
I want to totally remove any reference to an old contact in skype. It currently is listed as "Contact Name is not in your contact list".
The only options I have are to Block, or to Add to Contacts. ...
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Is it possible to get Skype to show video side-by-side instead of picture-in-picture?
I want to do some live broadcasting of video calls and I'd like to have the two video boxes from a Skype call be side by side instead of picture in picture. Is this possible on either Mac or PC?
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Skype audio becomes distorted after other programs make sounds
I have an HP laptop, HP 250 G4. It came with Windows 8.1 and Skype but I've now upgraded it to Windows 10. The version of Skype that came with the laptop was so old that it didn't work at all with ...
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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 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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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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Can I hide Skype conversations permanently?
I know one can hide conversations in skype, but they always come back when you get another message from it. Is there a way to prevent this behaviour?
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Where does Skype store local chats?
I've searched the entire internet, but it seems nobody could figure out where the latest versions of Skype stores local chats.
OS: macOS High Sierra
Skype Version: 8.54.0.91
Information on ...
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Sound Echo on Remote Desktop using local headset
I work from home on a windows 7 PC and connect through (using remote desktop) to my work computer which is windows 10. I've setup my local headset to be used with Skype/Teams which runs on my work ...
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Windows 10: Skype on startup - how to disable
Skype has been changed from a stand alone application to a microsoft store application which changes how it used to be managed for windows 10.
I always had skype disabled on startup for a long long ...
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How can I install the PowerShell module for SkypeforBusiness?
Trying to install the PowerShell module called "SkypeforBusiness"
The PowerShell module is installed on the server where Skype is currently running but I want to install the module on a different ...
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How to make Skype ring on PC instead of mobile phone?
Most of the time I work at PC but every time my Skype rings on mobile. I have to close the call and re-call on PC. Is there a possibility to avoid this and make your PC the primary device?
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Certificate error in Skype: pmpubs
Yesterday while using Windows 8.1 and Skype, suddenly Certificate warnings, issued for the web page "pmpubs.com", certified from go daddy secure came up, and the onliest thing I could do was to allow ...
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Adjust screen resolution for things like skype or goto meeting
I have an ultrawide monitor and when I need to screen share using GoTo meeting or Skype the text on my screen for viewers is incredibly small due to the resolution of my monitor being so large and ...
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How do I disable the Skype shutdown sound on Windows 10?
The question says it all. How can I get rid of that irritant?
I have tried through control panel with no success and cannot find a solution for it.
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Recoding volume very low when using RHA MA750i headset with Microsoft's Surface Book
I have an RHA MA750i headset which work perfectly as a headset with my Android phone, and to listen to music on my Core i7 Surface Book. However, when using them with Skype or Skype for Business on my ...
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How to sort contacts alphabetically in Skype for Business
I am using Skype for Business.
I observed that the list of contacts is sorted alphabetically, but by first name for some people and by family name for others, e.g.:
Albert Einstein
Doe, John
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Is there anyway to reduce bandwidth usage of Skype for business?
We use a lot of 'Skype for Business' (i.e. the new Microsoft Lync), that I use while consuming expensive roaming data. Was wondering, if there are options (similar to various VLC clients) that lead to ...
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How to build a "skype" window (standing connection)
I'm looking to build a sort of window between two offices separated by... oh, I don't know, a couple of oceans, mountain ranges etc...
The idea is to keep a team connected by placing an always-on bi-...
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Skype for Business & Lync 2010 Compatibility
I am looking at upgrading to Skype for Business (which is part of Office 2016) with my MSDN license at work. Currently we are using the 2010 version of Lync Server. Will Skype for Business connect to ...
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How to make Skype ring on all connected devices?
I've heard that Skype has a "feature" where if you are connected on multiple devices and someone calls you, it guesses which device it thinks you are closest to, and then only that one device rings. ...
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Weird high ping when another user on the same lan uses Skype
Well, this is not happening to me but my flatmate. He is having a high ping while playing(League of legends) as soon as I use skype (I've tested it by shutting it down and his ping was lowering ...
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Skype keeps asking for password and recreates local account settings
Since 2 days skype is suddenly asking for my password whenever I start skype (despite me clickingo n save my settings). Furthermore it recreates my local account settings as if I were a first time ...
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