Laptop unable to open Skype

4.5

Skype won't launch, crashes on login, or shows a white screen.

Symptoms
  • White screen
  • App crash
  • Login failed
Possible Causes
  • Corrupt profile data
  • Old version
  • Firewall block

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Reset Skype Settings

Rename the "Skype" folder in AppData to "Skype_Old".

2

Update Skype

Download the latest version from Skype.com.

3

Check Firewall

Ensure Skype is allowed to communicate on ports 80 and 443.

When to See a Technician

If Skype is white, it's usually a rendering issue; try updating your graphics driver.

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