Skype is a program with which you can organize not only familiar audio calls between the people on whose devices it is installed, but also video conferencing. One of its advantages is the availability of versions for various platforms. So, you can make free calls over the Internet from a tablet to a computer, from a JAVA-phone to Android, etc. A rare application can boast such versatility. Now there are more than 700 million users of this program.
Skype was first introduced to the world back in 2003. During the existence of the program, the developers managed to earn (some types of calls are still paid) more than $ 100 million. This was followed by the sale of property rights to eBay and, in the end, Skype became the property of Microsoft for $ 8.5 billion.
Despite the venerable ten-year age of the program, sometimes Skype does not work. Moreover, the cause is not necessarily in the program itself.
Why skype does not work
Recently, many users of this application have encountered the inability to connect it to the global network. After launch, the application icon remained gray (inactive), instead of green, symbolizing a normal connection. On the network, users began to ask each other: “Why does Skype not work?”.
In this case, this was due to a server failure due to the migration of all resources by the new owner. But such a global malfunction is, rather, an exception. More often Skype does not work due to a software error in the user.
Restore performance
Quite often, the inability to connect is caused by an incorrectly typed password (it is hidden by asterisks). A mistake in one character - and Skype does not work. Therefore, it is recommended to create a special folder on the disk or flash drive, where passwords and codes will be stored in text files. If necessary, the directory can be password protected. Thus, it will not be necessary to remember the password, making a mistake when entering it - just copy the desired line and paste it into the Skype personification window.
The next thing to do if connection is not possible is to update the program by downloading and installing a new version. This is absolutely free.
The following reason may be related to the selective blocking of program traffic by the firewall. You can try to temporarily suspend the Firewall.
If the problem disappears, you need to enable Skype access to the network or install alternative software in the settings of the anti-virus application.
In addition, sometimes the cause of inoperability is the lack of a computer's connection to the Internet.
Alternatively, you can try to uninstall the program and reinstall it - sometimes such a simple way is quite effective. Or use a portable version that does not require re-installation after reinstalling the operating system.
Sometimes users complain that the microphone does not work in Skype. This problem is not related to the network and depends only on the firmware settings on the computer. To check this conjecture, you need to follow the path "Tools - Settings - Sound Settings" and, indicating the microphone, check its sensitivity. If it doesn’t help, then you need to look for the reason in connecting the microphone itself or the sound card driver.