Hello there The 'new version' you found on your device is the built-in Skype application available only for Windows 10 users. If you are having issues launching the normal Skype for Windows desktop, let us try to check what could be the cause by narrowing and isolating the case. Can you confirm what Skype version you are using on your device? If you are using an outdated Skype version, you might experience issues with calling, chats and the over-all performance of the app, so please ensure that you are using the latest version of Skype whenever possible.
If updating to the latest version of Skype for Windows desktop v.7.38 doesn't fix the issue, then please proceed with completely uninstalling and re-installing the application. You can refer to for a step-by-step guide. And if the issue still persists, please don't hesitate to post back so we can check on this further. DanidaU Skype Community Moderator.
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My Skype stopped running since a few weeks ago, and it doesn't want to open. The process stays open for a while, then it just dies, without showing any UI. There's no errors related to this issue in Event Viewer. I tried deleting%appdata%/Skype, but it didn't work. I tried with and without compatibility options, but it still didn't work. Internet Explorer seems to run fine.
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I even reinstalled it a couple of times, but it still didn't work. I could use the Windows 8 version, but it's one of worst things I've ever seen. Does anyone know how to fix this issue? I'm running Windows 8 64bit, if that helps.
I don't know which version of 'skype' you are using but this is the 'desktop' version of skype I use as I hate the windows 8 version as well. check for a beta version Try to temporarily disable your anti-virus or firewall software Here is how to completely uninstall Skype (just back-up all important files and information that you feel is important to you). This will remove all traces of the Skype application so you can install a 'fresh' copy of Skype. download and run 'ccleaner' or similiar to get rid of currupt files.
Reset Internet Explorer to Default Regardless of the browser you set as default, as Skype uses Internet Explorer engines. You can also delete temp files, browsing history and clear cache. Also disable or remove any unused or bad IE add-ons or plugins. Best of luck.