Very often, users experience situations in which Skype does not open. Why does this happen? What to do in this case? Understanding all this is not as easy as it seems. After all, problems with computer software can happen for a variety of reasons. And to predict them is extremely difficult. No one is safe from the problem being studied. As a rule, users usually sort through all possible options and try to correct the situation. What could be the reasons why Skype refused to start?
"Curve" setting
The first scenario is far from the most dangerous. This is an incorrect installation of the application. It is after her that Skype does not open. Or it starts to malfunction. This type of initialization is also called a “curve”. Why is this happening? Even minor malfunctions and malfunctions that occurred during the installation of the application can lead to this problem. As a result, Skype will not start. Or it will start to fail. The situation is corrected easily and simply - just remove the program and reinstall it. It is recommended that you do not perform any actions on the computer during initialization. Skype still not opening? Then the reasons may lie elsewhere.
Old version
For example, in that the user installed an old and already inoperative version of the application in principle. Usually, only the latest software builds are posted on the official Skype website. Sometimes users use existing installers that have been downloaded for a long time. Hence the problem. As a rule, in this case, the application will warn you that an update is necessary due to the lack of support for the previously installed version of the program. Does Skype not open on computer? What to do? Listen to the recommendations that the operating system will give, and update the application. There are no other options. It is not necessary to install the latest version. Just pay attention to the fact that the initialized software is supported in principle.
After update
What else should you pay attention to? Skype is an application that often crashes. And users should know how to cope with a particular problem when in contact with software. Sometimes it happens that the Skype window does not open immediately after the update. Here, users are offered several solutions. Which one will prove to be the most effective cannot be said with certainty.
Firstly, you can just restart your computer. Sometimes this technique works. Usually, after any initialization or update, you need to restart the operating system. Secondly, you can try to completely remove the program, then manually reinstall it. Often, automatic updates cause failures in Skype. Therefore, many do not recommend using it too often.
Thirdly, one tricky trick is offered. It is about deleting your account from the application system. Often this is the step that solves the problem of running the program. Skype doesn’t open? Then you will have to find the% Appdata% / Skype folder. There you need to select the folder with the name of the user account and click on the delete button. Now all that remains is to start the program and enter your login and password in the appropriate fields.
Drivers
Skype doesn’t open? Gives an error message? Or does the user even have a "blue screen of death"? Then you can try reinstalling the drivers. Especially if you can see what exactly caused the problem. This information is encrypted on the blue screen of death.
Reinstalling drivers is the key to success when starting most programs. You can simply upgrade to the latest versions. It is also recommended that you install or update ActiveX, JavaScript, and DirectX. After that, you can restart the computer (this is important), and then try to start Skype. Most likely, the problem will disappear. Especially if on the "blue screen of death" it was possible to identify equipment that required updating drivers. Skype still doesn't open? What to do? The most common options are not as many as it seems!
Viruses
The next cause of the problem is infection of the operating system with viruses. The most common scenario. It is because of some viruses that computer software refuses to work fully. Skype may not start or work intermittently. How to be It is enough to cure the computer - the problem will go away by itself. You will need to carry out a thorough scan of the system with antivirus programs. Further, all potentially dangerous objects are treated (for this purpose, antiviruses have a special button). And the fact that it cannot be corrected is deleted.
Do not forget to scan your computer for spyware. They, too, can sometimes harm the system, as well as cause Skype to refuse to work. By analogy with viruses, spies are removed or dangerous objects are treated. Now you can try to start Skype. It is recommended to reinstall the application. The computer has installed the program. Skype doesn't open anyway? Then you should try another small trick. It does not work as often as we would like, but it is worth considering.
Registry
It is about cleaning the registry. If you do not carry out this procedure from time to time, then the operating system will begin to fail. As a result, sooner or later, many programs will refuse to work. And Skype is no exception. It is recommended that you use an application called Ccleaner. It will help to automatically check the computer registry, and then clean it from unnecessary accumulated files. After that, resume trying to start Skype. After scanning, you can send the computer to reboot. Usually, after cleaning the registry, the operating system is getting better. And "Skype" begins to work fully.
Incompatibility
But that is not all. Skype doesn’t open? Gives an error message? If all of the above problems did not occur, then you should make sure that the program is compatible with the operating system. Often on Windows 10, Skype refuses to work. You can fix the situation only by reinstalling Windows to an older version. Fortunately, incompatibility is not often the reason why Skype refuses to work.