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 it possible to get rid of msixbackgroundtasksexecutor while still using Skype?
Not long ago I turned on Skype, which updated itself and installed a process called msixbackgroundtasksexecutor. Ever since, this process has been running in the background, without showing up in the ...
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Skype installation on Debian 12 bookworm via snap fails
On Debian 12 “bookworm”,
# snap list
Name Version Rev Tracking Publisher Notes
bare 1.0 5 latest/stable ...
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Skype desktop Win 10 does not auto-download files - How to fix?
Skype desktop version 8.118.0: In Settings, I have the option to auto-download received files under Messaging turned on. Still, in the conversation I see a PDF file sent to me some days ago and ...
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Play music over Skype?
I want to be able to play Music (or general SFX) during a Skype call when talking with some friends.
I have a Chromebook, and they have Windows.
Is it even possible? And if so, how would I, or what ...
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Together Mode in Group Calls Skype for desktop on Windows 11 Pro on my DELL laptop is broken
For some time I have a problem with a Skype installation on Windows 11 Pro.
When I switch the Group Call to Together Mode I get a broken result.
Broken together mode
I tried to reinstall Skype but it ...
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How to delete contacts from Skype?
I'm using Skype 8.108 on a laptop running Windows 10 Pro and also Skype on a smartphone running iOS 16.5.1.
On both devices, when I click on Contacts a list of contacts comes up, even though the two ...
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I am unable to record in windows 7 ultimate 32 bits [duplicate]
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I have the following problem on Windows 7.
The built-in microphone on my laptop does not seem to be working. Either that (i.e., the mic hardware is not working) or it may be a software problem, i.e.,...
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Is there a better way to connect system audio to mic output?
Is there a better way to connect system audio to mic output? I would like to connect text-to-speech software to my audio output so that the person who I am calling only hears the robot voice in real ...
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clone/copy/create a new skype group from another skype group with removal of some of the participants
I want to create a new Skype group with almost all the participants from another Skype group (~100 participants); how can I do that, without noting down each colleague's id and, latter, add him/her in ...
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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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