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Skype connectivity
beedeedee
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Until recently - (the last week or so), Skype used to connect automatically during start up of the computer. Now I get a message saying there has been an error and I can report this......
If I want Skype nowadays I have to click onto the desktop icon but
I would prefer to have it loading automatically.
What has changed please and can I put it back to how it was?
If I want Skype nowadays I have to click onto the desktop icon but
I would prefer to have it loading automatically.
What has changed please and can I put it back to how it was?
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just re-install the softwareEx forum ambassador
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Does that mean I'll have to change my sign-in name etc?0
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no, should just overwrite the existing install
I suspect its a failed update , the startup entry is wrongEx forum ambassador
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OK I've reinstalled - I'm going to switch off now and see if it loads automatically. I had an option of uploading Skype 5.2 so have taken it. Back in a bit0
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Many Thanks Browntoa! All back and ready to roll.......0
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Oh blow - just when I thought it was sorted - been out, come back in, switched on and now Skype's missing again! Just this error report for Microsoft.....Any more ideas?0
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what version of Windows are you running ??Ex forum ambassador
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Errr - um...whenever I get an alert to add a necessary Windows update I do. Certain things have an automatic update such as Mozilla firefox and sygate and avast....how can find out which windows version is on? It's XP by the way.0
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not sure why you are getting that problem then
only other thing I can think of is to uninstal it and then download and install again
you may need to re-enter your log on detailsEx forum ambassador
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Thanks - I'll have a go at that tomorrow.0
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