This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help

leonid · 02-20-2016, 05:29 AM

still going on

leonid · 02-20-2016, 05:53 AM

still going on. i give up

one day it will send

Vaeltaja · 02-20-2016, 06:25 AM

Lolrip

**noname219** · 02-20-2016, 11:20 AM

First thing that popped up in Google : http://community.skype.com/t5/Window...d/td-p/1787655

**rushyrulz** · 02-20-2016, 11:28 AM

I hate skype

**bmah** · 02-20-2016, 02:45 PM

Ever since Skype did an update sometime in early-mid January, my computer hasn't been able to consistently load Skype. Usually after attempting to open Skype on my desktop, it attempts to open, but never fully does. I stay in everlasting "Connecting..." status. I may be able to get in after about 5-10 consecutive attempts, but even when it does work, there's a chance it'll freeze again. Google searches show that few others seem to be having a problem with the latest updates, so I am literally barred from Skype on desktop. I can only access it through the mobile version now.

**shenjoku** · 02-20-2016, 03:01 PM

Geez that's pretty terrible bmah

I assume you already tried all the usual uninstalling and stuff? It's just the update that kills it for sure?

**Frank Munoz** · 02-20-2016, 03:01 PM

what version of windows yall using?
that used to happen to me often but since the jan update it's been great.
i know the larger chat logs sometimes interfere with load times, and i did leave alooot of groups so it may be why it works better.

**bmah** · 02-20-2016, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shenjoku

Geez that's pretty terrible bmah

I assume you already tried all the usual uninstalling and stuff? It's just the update that kills it for sure?

Yep, uninstalling and reinstalling the latest update doesn't change a thing. Even downgrading to slightly older versions (i.e. December 2015) doesn't seem to do the trick either. Skype probably requires more input than my old laptop can handle. I'll have to buy a new laptop soon anyways...I'm done with Vista.

**andy-o24** · 02-20-2016, 03:33 PM

I restarted my computer and it worked for me. But I'm running Skype 7.13.0.101 on Win10. It was also in a conversation with one person, no group chats involved.

-o24

leonid · 02-20-2016, 04:15 PM

Maybe i'll try after upgrading to win10 (using 7 atm)

leonid · 02-20-2016, 04:17 PM

but man do we have a better alternative.

It doesn't have to be as fancy as skype I was totally fine with IRC but everyone left me alone

**shenjoku** · 02-20-2016, 04:19 PM

I think some people are starting to move over to Telegram (at least a decent amount of my friends have). I don't really know anything about it, but it seems popular for some reason.

**YoshL** · 02-20-2016, 04:19 PM

discord can't really do calls well, but feels like a more modern irc i guess

**Charu** · 02-20-2016, 04:39 PM

If there's another chatting client that can do calls with videos and shit, then I might consider.

Skype is piece of doo doo, but it's the only one that I know of that can do silly video shenanigans.

**Charu** · 02-20-2016, 04:40 PM

And of course all my peeps are still using Skype, so...

**igotrhythm** · 02-20-2016, 04:40 PM

I've been using Slack ever since I went back on my word and did a TWG (no, not THAT one). It doesn't have VOIP, but it's got everything else you need. You can even sticky posts in a channel.

**shenjoku** · 02-20-2016, 05:41 PM

I guess Telegram isn't good for video, so never mind on that one.

Q: Can I make calls or video calls via Telegram?

We specialize in sending messages, large media and files — and we do this better than anyone out there. There are still many things that we can revolutionize in messaging. And messaging is obviously trending at the moment, so our focus remains in that area for now.

leonid · 02-20-2016, 05:43 PM

i never do video calls anyway but the problem is none of my friends would switch over to telegram

02-20-2016, 05:05 AM	#1
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02-20-2016, 05:53 AM	#3
leonid I am leonid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW Age: 34 Posts: 8,080	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help still going on. i give up one day it will send __________________ Proud member of Team No

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rushyrulz Digital Dancing! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 80 billion club, NE Age: 31 Posts: 12,980	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help I hate skype __________________

02-20-2016, 02:45 PM	#7
bmah shots FIRED Global Moderator, User Support, Judge Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edmonton, AB Age: 35 Posts: 8,448	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help Ever since Skype did an update sometime in early-mid January, my computer hasn't been able to consistently load Skype. Usually after attempting to open Skype on my desktop, it attempts to open, but never fully does. I stay in everlasting "Connecting..." status. I may be able to get in after about 5-10 consecutive attempts, but even when it does work, there's a chance it'll freeze again. Google searches show that few others seem to be having a problem with the latest updates, so I am literally barred from Skype on desktop. I can only access it through the mobile version now.

02-20-2016, 03:01 PM	#8
shenjoku Wubalubadubdub Join Date: May 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 1,697	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help Geez that's pretty terrible bmah I assume you already tried all the usual uninstalling and stuff? It's just the update that kills it for sure? __________________ boop

02-20-2016, 03:01 PM	#9
Frank Munoz Vophie Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 30 Posts: 1,964	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help what version of windows yall using? that used to happen to me often but since the jan update it's been great. i know the larger chat logs sometimes interfere with load times, and i did leave alooot of groups so it may be why it works better. __________________ Unknown and Unofficial

02-20-2016, 04:15 PM	#12
leonid I am leonid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW Age: 34 Posts: 8,080	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help Maybe i'll try after upgrading to win10 (using 7 atm) __________________ Proud member of Team No

02-20-2016, 04:17 PM	#13
leonid I am leonid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW Age: 34 Posts: 8,080	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help but man do we have a better alternative. It doesn't have to be as fancy as skype I was totally fine with IRC but everyone left me alone __________________ Proud member of Team No Last edited by leonid; 02-20-2016 at 04:17 PM..

02-20-2016, 04:19 PM	#14
shenjoku Wubalubadubdub Join Date: May 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 1,697	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help I think some people are starting to move over to Telegram (at least a decent amount of my friends have). I don't really know anything about it, but it seems popular for some reason. __________________ boop Last edited by shenjoku; 02-20-2016 at 04:19 PM..

02-20-2016, 05:41 PM	#19
shenjoku Wubalubadubdub Join Date: May 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 1,697	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help I guess Telegram isn't good for video, so never mind on that one. Q: Can I make calls or video calls via Telegram? We specialize in sending messages, large media and files — and we do this better than anyone out there. There are still many things that we can revolutionize in messaging. And messaging is obviously trending at the moment, so our focus remains in that area for now. __________________ boop Last edited by shenjoku; 02-20-2016 at 05:41 PM..

02-20-2016, 05:43 PM	#20
leonid I am leonid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW Age: 34 Posts: 8,080	Re: This is driving me crazy. Can anyone help i never do video calls anyway but the problem is none of my friends would switch over to telegram __________________ Proud member of Team No

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