It's irritating to use skype on Window 8.0

i have installed the new skype download from the internet.
each time i open skype, i always end up in skype from window 8.0
How can i remove skype from window 8.0, it always open full screen, i cannot do others work.
Thanks
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Skype is just too intrusive. I prefer not to use software that requires a confirmation when you close it, or won't stop trying to sell you things, or sits in memory when you don't want it to and sucks down resources, bandwidth and cpu cycles. It is quite a bit like a pet that won't stop urinating on your carpet.

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  • I want to use Skype in Windows 8 mode (app way)

    Hi,  I have been using skype for 3 years and last night I opened skype and it told me to download the new version. I did and it was the destop version.... I want to use skype which is in Windows 8 mode. The way it is used as an app. How can I do that? Help me please I have windows 8.1  Thank you

    The "modern" Skype app for Windows 8/8.1 was disabled as per July 7. http://blogs.skype.com/2015/06/11/a-more-efficient​-skype-experience-for-your-pc/

  • Windows reinstall problem when skype is used on both windows and apple os

    i installed skype on the windows os partition of my macbook and it worked fine. after doing the same installation on the mac os partition i was no longer able to use skype with windows i.e. every time i selected "options" in skype my macbook rebooted. i have since removed the windows partition from my macbook hdd but am having problems reinstalling it since. can anyone help?

    You performed all of the steps outlined in this link?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
    You uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes?
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  • Wanted: Your Skype for Windows Desktop ideas

    We have just launched a new Windows Desktop Client idea board to let you all share and exchange your ideas on how to improve and develop Skype for Windows desktop client.
    Before you start sharing your ideas, here are some guidelines to help you get started:
    Idea Submission Guidelines
    Make sure your ideas are for the right client.  This idea board is for Skype for Windows desktop client, not Skype for Windows 8.
    Search before posting.  Do a quick search and make sure you are not submitting a duplicate. If the idea already exists show your support by giving kudos to the original idea rather than watering down the potential impact across multiple submissions.
    Review the ideas of others.  Look at other ideas to see what your fellow community members are requesting and feel free to exchange on them in the comments section. While we take into account the numbers of kudos an idea receives, we also consider the amount and quality of member feedback when making our decisions.
    Add value.  Vote for those items that you like and agree with by giving the idea a kudos. It's a way to recognize someone's effort and to signal to us how important the idea is to you. We are using votes and comments as a barometer to find out more about what our contributor community thinks is important, so we can factor this into our prioritization process.
    Submit a new idea. Adding an idea is just like posting a message on a board. To create an idea, click on the “New Idea” button, located on the top left side of the idea board.
    Be sure to enter a clear title and description of your idea so others can decide how they would like to vote. Be as clear as possible, tell us what your idea is. Remember to include how it would benefit users and why you think we should consider it as well as scenarios that you think the idea would be used it. That will not only help us to better understand what you want, but we may even be able to solve your problem more quickly another way. You can also preview your idea and check your spelling before you post the idea.
    You will need to select a label for your idea, you can choose from one of the following labels:
    Voice
    Tell us how you would change the calling experience in Skype when making voice calls to contacts or phone numbers.
    Video
    Video is one of the core functionalities of Skype, tell us how you would make it better!
    Instant Messaging & Contacts
    How would you make the messaging and contacts experience better?  You can also include ideas around how you would improve the main user interface of Skype within this label.
    Sharing
    Today you can share photos, videos, files or your computer screen using Skype for Windows desktop. What would you change or add to the sharing experience to make it better?
    Tips to draft your idea:
    Start with a clear title
    Include scenarios and use cases for how the idea would be used
    Add appropriate label(s)
    List features and benefits
    Keep it short and to the point
    Avoid tech speak
    Do not be discouraged if your idea was not selected.  Sometimes what seems to be a simple idea may not be so simple to build. Some ideas take longer than others, and some ideas will not be possible within the scope of what we want to accomplish in the next year or so.
    Be respectful.  Comply with the Community Guidelines and Skype etiquette.
    Rights to Feedback: Skype may or may not use your comments, ideas, or suggestions. Skype reserves the right to use for any purpose including commercial purposes, comments, ideas, suggestions, code, products or services (“Content”) that are posted on this community without any obligation to compensate the individual or entity that provided the Content. By posting any Content in the community, you hereby relinquish any right you may have in such Content and to any future compensation for publication, use, distribution, license or sale of the same. By posting Content, you represent and warrant that you either own or control all of the rights to that Content, and such Content does not violate any third party rights or these Skype Terms of Service. You agree that all opinions expressed by users of this community are expressed in their individual capacities, and not as representatives of Skype.
    Recent Feedback: We have gone through some of the recent posts on the Skype for Windows desktop board and gathered some of the improvement ideas posted there.  However we need your help to prioritize these ideas against other ideas that you may have.
    Frequently Asked Questions
    What is the Idea Board all about?
    Idea Board is a new part of the Skype Community, where members can share their ideas about existing products and services. Anyone in the community can see and vote on the ideas you post.
    We encourage you to give kudos and comment on submitted ideas as we are more likely to take the top kudoed and most discussed ones into consideration.
    How do I navigate the Ideas Board? 
    Finding your way around the ideas board is a pretty straightforward. Here are some of the things you will see to help you get around:
    New Ideas – The most recent ideas.
    Hot Ideas – The most popular ideas right now.
    Top Ideas – The most kudoed ideas.
    The sidebar widgets
    In the sidebar you'll find more ways to sort the ideas board, see new and popular ideas and the top rated contributors to the idea board. It's also really easy to filter ideas by status, for instance if you only want to see ideas that are “Accepted”.
    How to check if an idea exists already?
    Use the search function filtering by the ideas board – or click here (direct link to search function)
    What do the votes/kudos mean?
    Just as you can give kudos in the community boards and blogs, you can vote for ideas you like on the Idea Board. Ideas with high vote totals are more likely to be recognized and accepted by the teams at Skype who develop our products and services. You can also leave comments on ideas, but remember to be kind!
    What do the different idea statuses mean?
    We strive to review submitted ideas on a biweekly/monthly cycle. Each idea will go through a life cycle that will be assigned statuses at each milestone. The statuses are explained here:
    New Idea - Sparkly new idea, submitted by you, and ready to be vetted by the community.
    Comments Requested - Items set as Comments Requested will be open to the community for feedback and votes.
    Under consideration - Idea has been forwarded to appropriate business team who is determining feasibility.
    More information needed - More information is needed before our Product Management team can take this forward, please review the comments left by the team.
    Duplicate - Ideas in this status have already been submitted in some form or another. We will link these items over to the other idea so you can review the status or track the progress there.
    Already exists - This is available in the product. 
    Future possibility - Idea is a good one but not something we can include in a near-term product or software release.
    Accepted - Idea has been accepted and has been taken forward for implementation, check back soon for updates.
    Not right now - We like the idea but just not for right now, we will revisit it in the future.
    Implemented - You asked for it, we did it!
    My idea has been accepted. How long will it take to be implemented?
    Sadly, we will not be able to provide dates for the implementation of any accepted ideas within the community due to the number of factors involved. Please be patient and let us make sure it is completely ready before we make it available.
    How will I know if an idea has been implemented?
    You can track the status of your ideas as your ideas are sent to the people here at Skype who can make them happen and you will see the status of your idea is updated. We will be telling you if the idea is something we are working on now or would like to do in the future, or if it’s something that is not feasible for us at this time. To ensure you don’t miss any updates select “Subscribe” from the “Idea Options” menu when viewing your idea.
    What ideas have been implemented so far?
    You can check the "Accepted and Implemented ideas" topic which we will post once the first idea got implemented.
    Can I edit or delete my ideas comments?
    No, you can't. Be sure to check your spelling and preview your comment before you post it; you can't edit a comment once it's posted.
    Who moderates/ manages the ideas board and in what frequency?
    The community team is monitoring the board on the daily basis and product managers will come in on a bi-weekly basis to update statuses of the ideas and post their comments.
    If Skype decides not to pursue my idea, will you tell me why?
    We do not always provide the reasons for our decisions regarding ideas submitted for review but will strive to provide an explanation where possible.
    If I am not comfortable submitting my idea over the Internet, is there another way I can do so?
    No. Unfortunately we are only collecting ideas using the idea board at this time.
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    Wait!! If you about to post a reply to this thread this post is for you!
    You guys who have posted obviously have not read the first sentence of the long OP, let alone the whole thing.
    This is the wrong place.
    Post them here which is formatted for handling requests:
    http://community.skype.com/t5/Windows-desktop-client-Ideas/idb-p/Windows_Ideas
    If you are asking questions about skype issues this thread is really the wrong place lol. Getting an answer to yoru question will require a little effort on your part.
    First go here:
    https://support.skype.com/en/
    Read through that page, if you want to narrow it down and search, use the search.
    Since the search targets all skype forums, include which OS you are on.
    However since you all are probably on windows, click this link and use search or browse topics.
    Do not post a new thread without using search. Look for forum topics marked as [Solved]. Doing otherwise spams the forum and is globally known as inappropriate and poor forum etiquette.
    http://community.skype.com/t5/Windows-desktop-client/bd-p/Windows
    Thank you

  • Big problems with Skype on Windows 8

    Skype and Windows 8 suck.  I have to sign in on one microsoft account, then when I go to download skype it comes up another email address, when trying to change it sends me in the same circle.  I will not be using skype on windows 8 if I can help it.  It used to be so simple and now they make it so complicated.  I have wasted hours on this. 
    Post and reply transferred to Windows 8 message board to create new discussion topic.
    Subject/title amended accordingly.

    I am in a similar situation.   I have a new laptop which came with Win8 - ditto W8 sux -  I went to apps and there were 23 apps waiting to download and install - things that I never asked for are there - Bing, Kindle, shopping, several weather apps, etc.  I click download and nothing completes downloading.  The error says I cannot download apps because Win firewall is not running.  my ISP (Comcast) provides Norton to customers.  I stopped Norton and I was unable to start Win FW.  I deleted Norton completely and still get the same message and still unable to start Win FW.  Like the other user, I have also spent many hours trying to resolve this.  I had Lenovo tech support try to help but they were also unable to fix the problem   I called Lenovo Tech Support last Sunday and this time I was told software support is not included in the warranty!  I checked the warranty and he was right - software is excluded.  And we all know how hard it is to get support from Microsoft.  So I had to go back to my backup laptop to run skype because I need Skype for business but that's an unacceptble solution...    If I could download Skype without using the apps feature (i.e., download in a browser) I could probably get it to work but I keep being brought back to the app download section of Win 8....  i have a new computer only partly functional.  I let the 90 day time frame for "Return for any reason" during 90 days followng the purchase run out so I get no help from Microsoft, Lenovo or Costco!  Is there anything else I should try?    Or do I just give up downloading additional software??
    Subject/title amended to match new conversation subject/title.

  • Skype (for Windows 8)

    Skype (for Windows  Setup/Signup
    As with every modern Windows 8 app, you acquire and install Skype from the Windows Store. This means updates are handled by the Store, but it also means you can’t install it from a disc or USB stick if you have no internet connection. After the quick installation, you click its large familiar-logoed tile on the Start screen to get going. On first run, the app asked permission to use my webcam and microphone, and then to let it run in the background.Then of course, I had to sign in to my Skype account. If you don’t have a Skype account yet, you can use the Microsoft Account you used to sign into the Windows 8 PC, and if you do, you can merge the two accounts, which I did. This adds the large number of Windows Messenger users into the fold of potential conversation partners. One limitation in this version of Skype is that it doesn’t let someone else easily sign into Skype for a quick call on your machine. The friend could create and sign into a separate Microsoft account on the Windows 8 PC, but that’s far less simple than the guest sign-in available in most other Skype clients. Interface and Using
    Skype for Windows 8 sports the full-screen, touch-appropriate interface conventions you find in all good new-style Windows 8 apps. You’ll start out in the Skype Home screen, which is divided into three main zones—recent, favorites, and people. The first two are pretty obvious, displaying overviews of your recent conversations and large tiles for your favorite contacts. Touching or clicking the People section head opens a grid of small tiles for all your contacts. Unfortunately, you have to scroll through to find a particular one: at this stage, Skype for Windows 8 doesn’t support the Search charm, which for most apps lets you search whatever is searchable in the running app. Further, you can’t sort contacts into groups such as “saved phone numbers” or create custom groups of contacts. But it is easy enough to see who’s online and who’s a Favorite.    Skype does go further than many others with its Windows 8 integration by inserting itself into the People app, meaning you can start conversations—either IM, voice, or video—from within this main contacts hub of the OS. As with other well-behaved Windows 8 app, swiping up from the bottom of the screen or right clicking the mouse brings up and app bar of choices across the bottom of the screen. In Skype’s case, you get buttons for adding a contact and adding a phone number. When you’re on a contact’s profile page, the app bar lets you favorite her or him, view the profile in People, or delete them. Skype for Window 8 also lets you make calls to landlines and cell phones if you have some Skype credit in your account. Rates are very reasonable. To start making a phone call, you click the telephone receiver button next to the Skype logo on the home page, which presents a large dial keypad, along with a summary of your account balance and recent calls. The call quality at this point is very nearly landline quality, and in most cases better than cell service.  

    Not sure where you're getting your data, Entegy, but I have found Skype to work quite well, especially considering the cost.  It's less buggy than a lot of expensive software.
    I've been collaborating using Skype for some 7 or 8 years now, often in tandem with screen-sharing software, and sometimes on calls that last all day with folks on Macs and PCs alike, even iPads.  I've transferred files with it from bytes to gigabytes
    without error. 
    Skype is not without a few little glitches but I count it amongst the top productivity applications I've ever used.  It has always "just worked" for me.  Perhaps it has to do with how tightly you run your ship when it comes to keeping
    your computer well-maintained.
    Why would anyone consider installing Skype for Windows 8 while the Windows desktop
    version is still available.  What could a person possibly hope to gain by trying to use the Metro/Modern side of Windows?
    I just installed the Skype Windows desktop version 6.3.59.105 on my Windows 8 test system and it works just fine.
    -Noel
    Detailed how-to in my eBooks:  
    Configure The Windows 7 "To Work" Options
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  • Two questions:  how do Skype and iChat compare for group video?  quality, reliability, cost, etc are important.  2) Is my MobileMe ID what I need to use in the window in making an iChat buddy?  It only says AIM above the window, online tutorial differs.

    Two questions:  1) How do Skype and iChat compare for group video?  Quality, reliability, cost, etc are important.  2) Is my MobileMe ID what I need to input in the window in making an iChat buddy?  It only says AIM above the window, online tutorial differs, saying MobileMe, AIM, GoogleTalk (Jabber) all work. Thnx

    Hi,
    IChat uses better Video Compression than Skype does.
    On a top flight Mac you can send a 640 X 480 pixel frame up to 30 frames a sec.
    Skype can't match this.
    iChat in Video is Peer to Peer. (you can actually Log out of the Buddy list)
    Skype seems to borrow something from everyone's bandwidth to make connections.
    What do you mean by Business account Tracking ?
    iChat Adds (or can add) the First Name, Last Name of your Buddies and create an Address Book Entry
    Whether you mark those cards connected with a  company is up to you.
    (I have heard of issues with earlier version of iChat and the Address Book that "saw" the Company Name as the part of the Name and linking several Screen Names to the one name
    Audio on a Mac using Skype tend to be the same as the streaming needs are less.
    However you have to rely on any PCs audio abilities from PCs which may not be to the same standard.
    Mac to PCs in iChat and AIM can be difficult though.  (It should work but it rarely as simple as Plug and go)
    Skype may suit your needs better on ocassions.
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  • Skype for Windows Desktop should use Windows Desktop Scaling

    Skype for Windows Desktop should use Windows Desktop Scaling.  Right now, on Windows 8.1 with high DPI displays, Skype scales very badly.  It is either very blurry with scaling turned on or is too small to see when scaling turned off.  This negatively affects not just SMS and IM but also webcams. Since Skype is a Microsoft product it should follow the Microsoft guidelines for desktop scaling, even if it is not a Windows 8.1 specific application.  There are a multitude of other applications, like Firefox and Internet Explorer, that work perfectly with desktop scaling.  Skype should do this, too.   

    I see this thread is over a year old and still no fix for this issue. Just 'upgraded' from old Vista laptop to new hi res Asus N551 with Windows 8.1 and Skype Desktop looks crap! Blurry fonts and pictures, webcam image terrible. In short a disgrace. I hate the kiddies version on Windows 'Metro' style app by the way. So, looked up support and only solution suggested was to retore my custom desktop scaling option back to 100%. Obviously I am not doing that otherwise I would be unable to read the resultant microscopic text in Windows 8.1. So if anyone does have another, workable, solution I be pleased to hear it.After over a year though the Skype team really should make scaling for Skpe Deskto a No. 1 priority. 

  • Audio Static using SKYPE, dv7t-4000 with Windows 7

    I have an HP Pavilion dv7t-4000 with Windows 7, purchased June 2010. I've used SKYPE for several years, today I have intermittent static so loud I can't hear the other participant.
    I did install the Google Plus /Hangout Plug In in an attempt to try that service, but uninstalled it later as a troubleshooting measure (seemed to have the same static issue in Google Hangout).
    I automatically download and install all windows updates.
    I've tried updating, rolling back drivers (but not manually searching for new drivers).
    Its possible that when one user turns video off, the static doesn't occur (it didn't within several minutes of testing).
    I can run HULU shows without issue...
    Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

    I never got a direct answer. I did find a few You Tube videos with great suggestions. One was to find the Skype program file, view propeties, turn off a few features and try running it in a previous version of windows. I made those changes, but the problem didn't go away. I found something else (?? the display theme) that I followed that ultimately increased my font size (yeah!) but also didn't solve the problem. Eventually I went back to undo what I did... although I still get a message when I run Skype (not using all the features available?), and the problem is gone. I haven't tried other programs yet (google hangout).
    Another friend suggested it would be cheaper to buy an external microphone/speakers, but the problem occured whether I used my earbuds or the built-ins, so I'm not sure that would work either.
    Bottom line, my problem is gone, I have no idea why!

  • Submit: Great Skype for Windows Phone ideas

    We have just launched a new Windows Phone idea board to let you all share and exchange your ideas on how to improve and develop Skype for Windows Phone.
    Before you start sharing your ideas, here are some guidelines to help you get started:
    Idea Submission Guidelines
    Search before posting. Do a quick search and make sure you are not submitting a duplicate. If the idea already exists show your support by giving kudos to the original idea rather than watering down the potential impact across multiple submissions.
    Draft your idea. Be as clear as possible, tell us what your idea is, how it would benefit users and why you think we should consider it. That will not only help us to better understand what you want, but we may even be able to solve your problem more quickly another way. Please avoid text speak and keep the idea short and to the point. Ideas are available within a limited number of topic sections of the community as they are not discussion threads.
    Currently you can choose one of the following topic labels for your ideas:
    Video Messaging
    We‘ve just launched Video Messaging on Windows Phone so you can now send video messages to family and friends, even when they’re not online. Let us know what you think of Video Messaging on Windows Phone and any ideas you have for how we can make it better. 
    Phone Integration
    Tell us how you would like Skype to be integrated with Windows Phone. Would things be easier if Skype was better integrated with the People Hub? Integrated into the messaging app? Or in the dial pad? 
    Contacts
    How can we make it easier for you to find friends and family on Skype and add them as a contact? What are your thoughts on how contacts are managed on Skype for Windows Phone? Do you have any recommended improvements?
    Calling
    Tell us how you would like Skype to be integrated with Windows Phone. Would things be easier if Skype was better integrated with the People Hub? Integrated into the messaging app? Or in the dial pad? 
    Instant Messaging
    Video calling is one of Skype’s most popular features. What do/don’t you like about Video calling on Skype for Windows Phone and do you have any ideas for how we can make video calling even better? 
    Some things to include:
    Start with a clear title
    add appropriate label(s)
    list features and benefits
    Review the ideas of others. Look at other ideas to see what your fellow community members are requesting and feel free to exchange on them in the comments section. While we take into account the numbers of kudos an idea receives, we also consider the amount and quality of member feedback when making our decisions.
    Add value. Vote for those items that you like and agree with by giving the idea a kudos. It's really a significant way to recognize someone's effort. We are using votes as a barometer to find out more about what our contributor community thinks is important, so we can factor this into our prioritization process.
    Submit a new idea. Adding an idea is just like posting a message on a board. To create an idea, click on the “New Idea” button, located on the left side of the page content tab, and in the left column under the actions heading click “create an idea”. Be sure to enter a clear title and description of your idea so others can decide how they would like to vote. Remember, the more complete your thought, the more likely it is to get noticed! You can use simple HTML, format the text, or add links or images. You can also preview your idea and check your spelling before you post the idea.
    Do not be discouraged. Sometimes what seems simple may not be so simple to build. Some ideas take longer than others, and some ideas will not be possible within the scope of what we want to accomplish in the next year or so.
    Be respectful. Comply with the Community Guidelines and Skype etiquette.
    Disclaimer: Skype may or may not use your comments, ideas, or suggestions. Skype reserves the right to use for any purpose including commercial purposes, comments, ideas, suggestions, code, products or services (“Content”) that are posted on this community without any obligation to compensate the individual or entity that provided the Content. By posting any Content in the community, you hereby relinquish any right you may have in such Content and to any future compensation for publication, use, distribution, license or sale of the same. By posting Content, you represent and warrant that you either own or control all of the rights to that Content, and such Content does not violate any third party rights or these Skype Terms of Service. You agree that all opinions expressed by users of this community are expressed in their individual capacities, and not as representatives of Skype.
    Frequently Asked Questions
    What is the Idea Board all about?
    Idea Board is a new part of the Skype Community, where members can share their ideas about existing products and services. Anyone in the community can see and vote on the ideas you post.
    We encourage you to give kudos and comment on submitted ideas as we are more likely to take the top kudoed and most discussed ones into consideration.
    How do I navigate the Ideas Board? 
    Finding your way around the ideas board is a pretty straightforward task, here are some of the things you will see to help you get around.
    •  New Ideas – The most recent ideas.
    •  Hot Ideas – The most popular ideas right now.
    •  Top Ideas – The most kudoed ideas.
    The sidebar widgets
    In the sidebar you'll find more ways to sort the ideas board, see new and popular ideas and the top rated contributors to the idea board. It's also really easy to view only the ideas with certain status', for instance if you only want to see ideas that are “Accepted”.
    How to check if an idea exists already?
    Use the search function filtering by the ideas board – or click here (direct link to search function)
    What do the votes/kudos mean?
    Just as you can give kudos in the community boards and blogs, you can vote for ideas you like on the Idea Board. Ideas with high vote totals are more likely to be recognized and accepted by the teams at Skype who develop our products and services. You can also leave comments on ideas, but remember to be kind!
    What do the different idea statuses mean?
    We strive to review submitted ideas on a biweekly/monthly cycle. Each idea will go through a life cycle that will be assigned statuses at each milestone. The statuses are explained here:
    New Idea - Sparkly new idea, submitted by you, and ready to be vetted by the community.
    Comments Requested - Items set as Comments Requested will be open to the community for feedback and votes.
    Under consideration - Idea has been forwarded to appropriate business team who is determining feasibility.
    More information needed - More information is needed before our Product Management team can take this forward, please review the comments left by the team.
    Duplicate - Ideas in this status have already been submitted in some form or another. We will link these items over to the other idea so you can review the status or track the progress there.
    Already exists - This is available in the product. 
    Future possibility - Idea is a good one but not something we can include in a near-term product or software release.
    Accepted - Idea has been accepted and has been taken forward for implementation, check back soon for updates.
    Not right now - We like the idea but just not for right now, we will revisit it in the future.
    Implemented - You asked for it, we did it!
    My idea has been accepted. How long will it take to be implemented?
    Sadly, we will not be able to provide dates for the implementation of any accepted ideas within the community due to the number of factors involved. Please be patient and let us make sure it is completely ready before we make it available.
    How will I know if an idea has been implemented?
    You can track the status of your ideas as your ideas are sent to the people here at Skype who can make them happen and you will see the status of your idea is updated. We will be telling you if the idea is something we are working on now or would like to do in the future, or if it’s something that is not feasible for us at this time. To ensure you don’t miss any updates select “Subscribe” from the “Idea Options” menu when viewing your idea.
    What ideas have been implemented so far?
    You can check "Accepted and Implemented ideas" topic here.
    Can I edit or delete my ideas comments?
    No, you can't. Be sure to check your spelling and preview your comment before you post it; you can't edit a comment once it's posted.
    Who and how often moderates/ manages the ideas board?
    The community team is monitoring the board on the daily basis and product managers will come in on a monthly basis to update statuses of the ideas and post their comments.
    If Skype decides not to pursue my idea, will you tell me why?
    We do not always provide the reasons for our decisions regarding ideas submitted for review but will strive to provide an explanation where possible.
    I have an idea to improve the Windows Phone software itself?
    Microsoft has set up a Windows Phone Feature Suggestion Box for exactly that purpose. Share your idea here: http://windowsphone.uservoice.com
    If I am not comfortable submitting my idea over the Internet, is there another way I can do so?
    No.

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