Skype Group Chat

[AmytheTemperamental]

So you just google skypes latest version and download it i guess?

Yes. If you have Windows 8, I recommend the desktop version.

 

[johnny196775]

i have 7 thanks.

 

[ladyforsaken]

Good luck, Johnny. Did you manage to get it installed? Skype doesn't like me very much, unfortunately. Hope you have a better experience with it.

 

[johnny196775]

Good luck, Johnny. Did you manage to get it installed? Skype doesn't like me very much, unfortunately. Hope you have a better experience with it.

I am so not ready to do this right now. Thank you.

 

[ladyforsaken]

^No worries, Johnny. When you're ready and comfortable to do it. Hope you're doing well.

 

[9006]

Oh, so you DO still use it? Must be just me then...

 

[ladyforsaken]

Oh, so you DO still use it? Must be just me then...

No, it's not you. I rarely come on anymore, have been quite busy to sit still for too long lately. Either that, or Skype crashes on me at login several times until I get sick of it. I didn't even know they had an auto-correct feature now when you type into the box. Just found out the other day!

 

[dawningday]

I'm interested in this Skype thing. I'm somewhat new to this site (only joined about 4 days ago or so). I've never tried Skype, so I have no clue about setting it up.
I've been on the chat here......very nice people to talk to.

 

[Outcast]

Maybe I'll join someday too :O

Skype crashes on me at login several times until I get sick of it.

I'm not sure if you already tried this but I had this problem and it was my virus protection screwing with it (I had avast) so I switched. That and resetting Skype helps.

Assuming you're using Windows. Windows Event Viewer could help you narrow down the problem too.

 

[ladyforsaken]

I'm not sure if you already tried this but I had this problem and it was my virus protection screwing with it (I had avast) so I switched. That and resetting Skype helps.

Assuming you're using Windows. Windows Event Viewer could help you narrow down the problem too.

My current antivirus program is Bitdefender. Hmm, before that I was using Kaspersky. It had the same thing going. Sometimes I can't log in at first try, it says there's an error so I have to restart Skype. Sometimes it happens several times before it works. Sometimes I can log in but it just freezes. Sometimes once, sometimes many many annoying times.

Some days I guess I can tolerate it but most days I just can't be bothered...... :S

And yes, Windows 8.1 is what I'm using.

 

[Outcast]

^Hmm, maybe it's a Windows 8 issue.

Looks like this guy had the same problem and the first reply helped.
http://community.skype.com/t5/Windo...s-all-the-time-windows-8-amp-8-1/td-p/2440567

 

[ladyforsaken]

^Aww thanks for the link. That is exactly what's happening for me too most times. I'm also on an MSI laptop.. I wonder if that has any relation whatsoever.

Anyway, why do I have to do all that?! Isn't Skype supposed to be user friendly.

 

[Outcast]

^Aww thanks for the link. That is exactly what's happening for me too most times. I'm also on an MSI laptop.. I wonder if that has any relation whatsoever.

Anyway, why do I have to do all that?! Isn't Skype supposed to be user friendly.

You're welcome . I agree, computers can be a pain in the ass, and so can Skype.

You would think Skype would make a patch for this or something. I'm not sure if it being an MSI laptop is the problem or not. I know those computers usually have webcam issues, but I've never heard of freezing.

 

[ladyforsaken]

^But I do love computers and all that sort of stuff (like a nerd, but not really). Well either way, I don't really feel like fixing Skype at the moment.. I don't really have the patience for it lol. But really appreciate your suggestions, thank you!

 

[Nerdim]

Id like to join.

 

[johnny196775]

Can different skype accounts be used upon one solitary computer?

 

[Outcast]

Can different skype accounts be used upon one solitary computer?

I believe so, logging in and out.

 

[NightHawkJohn]

There is a way to have two accounts on at the same time this explains it:
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA829/how-can-i-run-multiple-skype-accounts-on-windows-desktop

Hope that helps.

 

[johnny196775]

Is it rude to join skype and point your camera at the ground or a wall so no one can see you?

 

[Nicolelt]

Is it rude to join skype and point your camera at the ground or a wall so no one can see you?

Just don't turn your cam on. Lots of people do that.