Skype for Windows Developer Preview build 8102?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by The Green Bastard, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. The Green Bastard

    The Green Bastard MDL Novice

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    So, I've heard lots of people say that the newest version works on this build. But I can't get it to work.
     
  2. david282

    david282 MDL Novice

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    ill check:bounce4:
     
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  3. navendugoyal

    navendugoyal MDL Novice

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    here is the solution to your problem

    here is the solution to your problem
    check out this link

    link :- community_dot_skype_dot_com/t5/Windows/Windows-8-Developer-Preview/td-p/156212

    replace dot with .
     
  4. Chris123NT

    Chris123NT MDL Expert

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    It only actually works if you run it from the start screen, if you run it from the desktop it crashes on sign-in.

    How is it most other software is flawless on win8 but skype fails miserably. Oh wait, that's because skype devs can't code :biggrin:
     
  5. ReelFiles

    ReelFiles MDL Addicted

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    I don't use skype, so I didn't install it, but I wonder if the Facebook video chat client (skype subset) works.
     
  6. jtrandall

    jtrandall MDL Novice

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    Skype was crashing for me also, but I was finally able to get it to work. Basically I removed all references to Skype from ProgramFiles, ProgramData and Users/[username]/AppData/Roaming and installing the latest Skype version (5.5.0.117). You need to launch Skype from the new Start menu (with the Metro style interface).

    Details: auburnrandall.com/installskypewin8.aspx
     
  7. Jaycee13

    Jaycee13 MDL Senior Member

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    It works seamlessly for me.. Download Skype here: h**p://download.skype.com/msi/SkypeSetup_5.5.0.117.msi
     
  8. jayblok

    jayblok MDL Guru

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    yes,facebook video chat works without a flaw!!,at least for me:D
     
  9. stasio

    stasio MDL Expert

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    Hi guys,Skype working for me,but I don't have video pic (just blank screen).
    Using Logitech Video camera.
    When press webcam setting in Skype,Skype crash.
    :confused:
     
  10. bretahrnek

    bretahrnek MDL Novice

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    HI,
    have exactly same problem.
    skype works fine calls, but when wants to do video call it crashes
     
  11. dummekuehe

    dummekuehe MDL Senior Member

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    Is there any way to get skype to work without the stupid new metro start menu?
     
  12. Nawzil

    Nawzil MDL Guru

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    Skype Video Call is working fine for me on version 5.5 and 5.6
    Not yet.
     
  13. The Green Bastard

    The Green Bastard MDL Novice

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    Um...it works for me? lol It starts on boot. I don't have to open it from the start menu.
     
  14. Nawzil

    Nawzil MDL Guru

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    It starts on boot only if you tick the "Start Skype when I start Windows" option.