I just updated to Windows 8.1 and whenever I try to enter the app through the start menu, It starts to show the cirular thinking icon like it is loading, then just closes to the start menu screen. Somebody is complaining about various other Skype errors in Windows 8.1: I have tried uninstalling it, restarting my laptop, then reinstalling it from the Windows Store, but it still does the same thing. All I see is the fullscreen pale blue background with the Skype logo before it disappears, in other words, the app never fully loads. If I swipe from the left hand side Skype is still running, but again it shows for a few seconds then disappears. When I open Skype it starts to load for a few seconds then disappears and I am automatically back at my Start Screen. Here are some of the most common issues the users have reported with Skype on Windows 8.1:Īfter upgrading to Windows 8.1 this evening, everything else seems to work fine except Skype.

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Microsoft has finally released a fix that so far is working for all those that have reported Skype crashing in Windows 8.1. Such is the case with the reported Skype crashes and “not opening” errors with Windows 8.1. These Windows 8.1 issues don’t seem to have a clear end, but at least some of them are being taken care of. Skype patch for Windows 8.1 released by Microsoft to fix the crash bug that was affecting numerous users Restoro has been downloaded by 0 readers this month.Download Restoro PC Repair Tool that comes with Patented Technologies (patent available here).Ĭlick Start Scan to find Windows issues that could be causing PC problems.Ĭlick Repair All to fix issues affecting your computer's security and performance.Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 6.1.76.37 ĪV: ESET Smart Security 5.Home › Windows › Skype Crashes in Windows 8.1: Microsoft Releases Patch to Fix the Issue The beginning of the topic is here, I think I'm not going to copy-paste the whole thing:Īs boopme requested, here's the output of DDS.txt:

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