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I can't open Skype app to my android zenfone5

Make sure you are running the latest updates both for Windows and Skype. See here for help on getting those: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34438/why-should-i-update-my-skype-version-what-do-i-need-to-do-t...
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"Skype can't connect. Get help fixing this problem...

Well, I downloaded Skype. Then, i sign in to my account. And an error pops up on my computer screen that said "Skype can't connect. Get help fixing this problem". Someone help me fix this?
Solved!
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Make sure you are running the latest updates both for Windows and Skype. See here for help on getting those: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34438/why-should-i-update-my-skype-version-what-do-i-need-to-do-t...
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Burned iMovie .mov to DVD and it caused movie to skip/have weird transitions between scenes and sound to not match with picture. What can I do to help fix this when reburning?

Burned iMovie .mov to DVD and it caused movie to skip/have weird transitions between scenes and sound to not match with picture. What can I do to help fix this when reburning?
Movie details
QuickTime Movie
Size: 17.95 GB
Duration 17:39
2 audio channels
Codecs- Linear PCM, Apple ProRes 422, Timecode
Thanks!!

You can't use iMovie to create a video DVD - for that you need iDVD:
Why is there no iDVD on my new Mac? How do I get it and how do I install it?
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3673
To burn a DVD with iDVD from the latest version of iMovie, you have to export the movie using the Export button and select 480p as the size. Open iDVD and start a new project, then drag that exported movie file into the iDVD menu window, avoiding any drop zones you see.

Skype can't connect (Version 7.7.85.102)

I had Skype working on my laptop before, but due to virus problems, I restored my whole laptop. I tried downloading Skype again, but it says "Skype can't connect."

I have this same issue.
have completely deleted and re-installed skype a few times now. Currently i have version 7.3 running.
I have updated my windows, updated flash player. no firewalls.
please help!

Skype can't connect - How to get a refund?

I've spent hours going thru every post and recommendation (and there are a ton!) for the error message "Skype can't connect" and I STILL cannot connect (yes, I have the latest/only version; yes, my system requirements are met; yes, internet connection is fine; yes to every other piece of advice on this website). I need this service urgently to conduct business calls from abroad to the U.S. and have already paid for the unlimited subscription. Therefore, I would like an IMMEDIATE resolution to this connection problem or an immediate refund. PLEASE HELP.

I had no previous version of Skype; the latest one I downloaded is the only version ever on my computer, so this solution does not work, nor does any of the others I've tried on the many related threads on this community forum. Since there appears to be no other way to get Skype to work, I will have to find another way to contest the purchase of this service that doesn't work.

URGENT Need Help with Login - "Skype can't connect"

Hello, I've been trying to log into Skype for the past 2 hours and it just keeps coming up with an error message, "Skype can't connect". It does not provide any other information on how to fix the issue. I use Skype for work and it is not too helpfuly right now that it is not working. PLEASE HELP! Thank you so much!

Kevazy wrote:
Ruwim, could you please read my message I have sent you? Regards,KevazyTry to reset all Skype settings. Quit Skype or use Windows Task Manager to kill any Skype.exe process. Go to Windows Start and in the Search/Run box type %appdata% and then press Enter or click the OK button. The Windows File Explorer will pop up. There locate a folder named “Skype”. Rename this folder to something different, e.g. Skype_old. Next go to Windows Start and in the Search/Run box type %temp%\skype and then press Enter or click the OK button. Delete the DbTemp folder. Restart Skype. N.B. If needed, you will still be able to re-establish your call and chat history. All data is still saved in the Skype_old folder.

Skype can't connect. HOW DO I FIX IT!!!!!!!

Everytime i bring up my skype program i log in and the blue circle spins for about 20 seconds. Then highlighted in yellow it comes up with, Skype can't connect. I have tried re-installing it, and fidiling with my internet options. My firewall is completly off and i dont use a proxy server i use a ADSL connection and i dont have a wireless router. I SERIOUSLY HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP! i wish there was a skype customer support number i could call

I haven't been able to connect for a few weeks. I have a brand new hard drive installed by HP.New Windows 7 Home Premium with SP1.Haven't been to any sites other than Skype.I have NO firewall running. I have NO anti virus running. I have downloaded & installed Skype 5.10.0.114.Skype can't Connect.I opened a NEW account with a New Credit Card.Skype can't Connect.This has got to be costing Skype a fortune. Dear Skype: Can you shed ANY light on the problem?Can anybody?Please let us/me know

I need help fixing this... i can't get PDF to open

[2011-08-07:20:00:49] Launching subprocess with commandline c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR\Versions\1.0\Resources\Adobe AIR Updater -installupdatecheck
[2011-08-07:20:00:49] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2011-08-07:20:00:49] Runtime Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-07:20:00:49] Commandline is: -installupdatecheck
[2011-08-07:20:00:49] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-07:20:00:49] Performing pingback request
[2011-08-07:20:00:50] Pingback request completed with HTTP status 200
[2011-08-07:20:00:50] Starting runtime background update check
[2011-08-07:20:00:50] Begin Background update download from http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/background/windows/x86/patch/2.7.0.19530/update
[2011-08-07:20:00:50] Unpackaging http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/background/windows/x86/patch/2.7.0.19530/update to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\AIR\Updater\Background
[2011-08-07:20:00:50] Runtime update not available
[2011-08-07:20:00:50] Unpackaging cancelled
[2011-08-07:20:00:50] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2011-08-07:20:01:23] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-07:20:01:23] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\PamperedPartnerPlus\workspace\.report\SalesReceiptReport_08082011_010122AM.pdf"
[2011-08-07:20:01:23] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-07:20:01:24] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/PamperedPartnerPlus/workspace/.report/SalesReceiptReport_080820 11_010122AM.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\fla54C3.tmp
[2011-08-07:20:01:24] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-07:20:01:29] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-07:20:01:33] Runtime Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-07:20:01:33] Commandline is: -arp:uninstall
[2011-08-07:20:01:33] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-07:20:01:37] Relaunching with elevation
[2011-08-07:20:01:37] Launching subprocess with commandline c:\program files (x86)\common files\adobe air\versions\1.0\resources\adobe air updater.exe -eu
[2011-08-07:20:01:37] Runtime Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-07:20:01:37] Commandline is: -stdio \\.\pipe\AIR_2996_0 -eu
[2011-08-07:20:01:37] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-07:20:01:37] Starting runtime uninstall. Uninstalling runtime version 2.7.0.19530
[2011-08-07:20:01:37] Uninstalling product with GUID {FDB3B167-F4FA-461D-976F-286304A57B2A}
[2011-08-07:20:01:39] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2011-08-07:20:01:39] Elevated install completed
[2011-08-07:20:01:39] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2011-08-08:05:12:23] Runtime Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:05:12:23] Commandline is: -silent
[2011-08-08:05:12:23] No installed runtime detected
[2011-08-08:05:12:23] Starting silent runtime install. Installing runtime version 2.7.0.19530
[2011-08-08:05:12:24] Installing msi at c:\users\troym~1\appdata\local\temp\airb8a4.tmp\setup.msi with guid {FDB3B167-F4FA-461D-976F-286304A57B2A}
[2011-08-08:05:12:43] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2011-08-08:05:14:53] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:05:14:53] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\PamperedPartnerPlus\workspace\.report\SalesReceiptReport_08082011_101451AM.pdf"
[2011-08-08:05:14:53] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:05:14:54] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/PamperedPartnerPlus/workspace/.report/SalesReceiptReport_080820 11_101451AM.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\fla1120.tmp
[2011-08-08:05:14:54] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:05:15:01] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:05:16:11] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:05:16:11] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\PamperedPartnerPlus\workspace\.report\ShowSummaryReport_08082011_101610AM.pdf"
[2011-08-08:05:16:11] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:05:16:11] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/PamperedPartnerPlus/workspace/.report/ShowSummaryReport_0808201 1_101610AM.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\fla3F41.tmp
[2011-08-08:05:16:11] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:05:16:16] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:06:29:43] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:29:43] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\Documents\hs_11jul.pdf"
[2011-08-08:06:29:43] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:29:44] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/Documents/hs_11jul.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\fla13FC.tmp
[2011-08-08:06:29:45] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:06:29:46] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:06:30:25] Runtime Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:30:25] Commandline is:
[2011-08-08:06:30:25] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:30:28] Launching subprocess with commandline c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR\Versions\1.0\Resources\Adobe AIR Updater -installupdatecheck
[2011-08-08:06:30:28] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2011-08-08:06:30:29] Runtime Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:30:29] Commandline is: -installupdatecheck
[2011-08-08:06:30:29] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:30:29] Performing pingback request
[2011-08-08:06:30:29] Pingback request completed with HTTP status 200
[2011-08-08:06:30:29] Starting runtime background update check
[2011-08-08:06:30:29] Begin Background update download from http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/background/windows/x86/patch/2.7.0.19530/update
[2011-08-08:06:30:29] Unpackaging http://airdownload.adobe.com/air/3/background/windows/x86/patch/2.7.0.19530/update to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\AIR\Updater\Background
[2011-08-08:06:30:30] Runtime update not available
[2011-08-08:06:30:30] Unpackaging cancelled
[2011-08-08:06:30:30] Runtime Installer end with exit code 0
[2011-08-08:06:31:02] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:31:02] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\Documents\hs_11jul.pdf"
[2011-08-08:06:31:02] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:31:02] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/Documents/hs_11jul.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\fla43F2.tmp
[2011-08-08:06:31:02] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:06:31:05] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:06:31:08] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:31:08] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\Documents\hs_11jul.pdf"
[2011-08-08:06:31:08] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:31:08] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/Documents/hs_11jul.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\fla5C13.tmp
[2011-08-08:06:31:08] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:06:31:10] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:06:31:25] Runtime Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:31:25] Commandline is: -arp:uninstall
[2011-08-08:06:31:25] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:31:27] Runtime Installer end with exit code 6
[2011-08-08:06:32:54] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:32:54] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\PamperedPartnerPlus\workspace\.report\ShowSummaryReport_08082011_113253AM.pdf"
[2011-08-08:06:32:54] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:32:55] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/PamperedPartnerPlus/workspace/.report/ShowSummaryReport_0808201 1_113253AM.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\flaFB7D.tmp
[2011-08-08:06:32:55] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:06:34:32] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:06:36:06] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:36:06] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\PamperedPartnerPlus\workspace\.report\ShowSummaryReport_08082011_113606AM.pdf"
[2011-08-08:06:36:06] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:36:06] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/PamperedPartnerPlus/workspace/.report/ShowSummaryReport_0808201 1_113606AM.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\flaE83C.tmp
[2011-08-08:06:36:06] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:06:36:08] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:06:40:11] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:40:11] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\PamperedPartnerPlus\workspace\.report\ShowSummaryReport_08082011_114010AM.pdf"
[2011-08-08:06:40:11] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:40:11] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/PamperedPartnerPlus/workspace/.report/ShowSummaryReport_0808201 1_114010AM.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\flaA488.tmp
[2011-08-08:06:40:11] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:06:40:17] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:06:41:40] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:41:40] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\PamperedPartnerPlus\workspace\.report\SalesReceiptReport_08082011_114140AM.pdf"
[2011-08-08:06:41:40] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:41:40] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/PamperedPartnerPlus/workspace/.report/SalesReceiptReport_080820 11_114140AM.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\fla138.tmp
[2011-08-08:06:41:41] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:06:42:57] Application Installer begin with version 2.7.0.19530 on Windows 7 x86
[2011-08-08:06:42:57] Commandline is: "C:\Users\Troy M\PamperedPartnerPlus\workspace\.report\SalesReceiptReport_08082011_114257AM.pdf"
[2011-08-08:06:42:57] Installed runtime (2.7.0.19530) located at c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe AIR
[2011-08-08:06:42:57] Unpackaging file:///C:/Users/Troy%20M/PamperedPartnerPlus/workspace/.report/SalesReceiptReport_080820 11_114257AM.pdf to C:\Users\Troy M\AppData\Local\Temp\fla2E11.tmp
[2011-08-08:06:42:58] Got an unexpected fatal error while unpackaging: [ErrorEvent type="error" bubbles=false cancelable=false eventPhase=2 text="not an AIR file" errorID=0]
[2011-08-08:06:43:02] Application Installer end with exit code 7
[2011-08-08:06:44:48] Application Installer end with exit code 7

i have reader... and this is the error message i get when i attempt to open one
sorry, an error has occured.
The application could not be installed because the installer file is damaged. Try obtaining a new installer file from the application author.
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 11:19:37 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: I need help fixing this... i can't get PDF to open
To open files with the .pdf extension, please use http://get.adobe.com/reader/.
Thanks,
Chris
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HT4539 When i try to update/download any app i get a message saying your account is not valid on the indian store go to usa store, can anyone help fix this prob of switching stores. Thnx

When i try to update/download any app i get a message saying your account is not valid on the indian store go to usa store, can anyone help fix this prob of switching stores. Thnx

Change to UK App Store
1. Tap "Settings"
2. Tap "iTunes & App Stores"
3.Tap "View Apple ID"
4. Enter your user name and password.
5. Tap "Country/Region."
6. Tap "Change Country/Region"
7. Select the region where you are located.
8. Tap "Done".

HT4061 How do I unlock my iPad? Unable to get serial number since I can't open iPad to get serial number to get help fixing problem.

How do I unlock my iPad? Unable to get serial number since I can't open iPad to get serial number to get help fixing problem.

What do you need the serial number for to unlock the iPad? If the iPad is locked because you forgot the Passcode, you have to restore the device.
What are you trying to unlock?
Your serial number is written on the back of the iPad and on the box that the iPad came in.

Skype for windows 7 issue ''skype can't connect''

i got a new pc and i couldnt get skype to work because i enter my information and it says ''skype can't connect''. i reinstalled skype, i restarted my internet, it worked on my other pc that was vista and i adjusted the capability. i dont know if it has to do with the update or my pc but can someone help me?

So simple as that my friends.
I encounted the same problem. In fact, what you have to do is to uninstall McAfee antivirus which simply blocks the access.
I've got the Microsoft Security Essentials and i'm more than happy with it.
Hope this is useful to you

Skype can't connect - most likely router problem, ...

Lately I can't connect to Skype at home. I've tried a lot of different solutions but none of them work.
The problem started a few months ago when I just couldn't sign into Skype (can't connect). At that time I had no change in any network settings on my computer nor my router. Interestingly enough, I could connect to Skype on Ubuntu (I have dualboot). Though even Ubuntu eventually failed to connect back then (just can't sign in) - still no changes in my network. I couldn't be bothered at the time with the problem so I just didn't use Skype.
However after some time (some weeks or a month or two), when I tried to connect to Skype again, it worked (on Win 7 as well as Ubuntu). Again, no changes to my network have been done in the mean time (Skype might of been updated, but I doubt it was on both platforms at the same time).
So Skype worked for a while until about a month ago, when the problem reoccurred. This time I said I'm going to get to the bottom of this so here is the situation:
I can connect to Skype at work no problem (on my desktop as well as my Android phone)
I can't connect to Skype at home (just won't sign in) on my desktop nor my phone
I have tried:
Reinstalling Skype with cleaning everything that Skype might have left behind
Installing an (a bit) older version 6.9 (because even the latest 6.11 didn't work). Though these two attempts I've come to see are in vain once I figured out that I can't connect to Skype on my phone as well.
Resetted my router a couple of times.
Reset my router settings to default.
Opened/forwarded Skype ports to my (local) IP. I even enabled DMZ to redirected all traffic to my desktop computer (although I'm not 100% sure that that worked as I imagine it should work).
Tried some proxy settings in Skype (Connection options) I found on your forum.
None of the above worked in any way...
My router is a TP-Link TL-WR1043ND with (I think the latest) firmware version 3.13.13 Build 130428 Rel.58290n (hardware is v1).
TLDR:
I can't sign in to Skype at home. It works when I'm at work. I can connect to Skype on my phone if I'm at work (over WiFi) or if I'm on 3G, but not if I'm on my home WiFi. That said, no software firewall can be the problem here, but my router. However I have no more ideas as to what else I can try. This forum is my last hope for finding a solution.
Please help.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I do not know the makeup of Skype's internal security policies when it comes to this as they are not too open about this. Most companies are not. These are the only reasons I believe a block would occur based off any company's security policy.
1. A proactive measure - A blacklist of IPs is constantly obtained/updated to include anonymizer services that might harm the network.
2. An active/counteractive measure -
I. Someone uses an anonymizer to SPAM people on the Skype network:
a. Users complain using the abuse option. Users get the IP Auto-banned.
b. The company (Skype) receives the complaints or notices a trend and Manual/Auto bans the IP.
II. Too many people (connections) sign on with the same IP (due to an exit relay/proxy). Due to this being very suspicious, (maybe even DDos-like behavior) the IP is Auto-banned.
I tend to lean more towards the counteractive measure since I don't believe many proactive measures are needed to limit abuse. There is always at least one rotten apple that engages in illegal activity using anonymizers, proxies, etc. that ruin it for everybody. In reality I believe it is a combination/balance of the two. Not to be prejudice against anonymizers, just blacklists to protect the network from known attacks. For whatever reason once the threshold is met, the IP is banned. If I had to guess how long it would be in intervals of 30 days (30, 60, 90, 120, etc.). The whole Internet is not going to banned so the security policies in effect can't be too strict. It's goal is probably just to limit the majority of bad behavior that causes problems for their customers.
Skype is not the only service that reacts this way. Even ISPs will receive notices and in turn will send notices to their customer that since illegal activity (RIAA notices, etc.) is occurring due to a Tor exit relay or some other anonymizer, the ISP will terminate services with that customer if they don't cease (due to breach of contract).
I don't know whether you can limit an exit relay so it can't be used to access Skype. It may be a lost cause. If I made the choice to run a similar service it would be with a whitelist of people I knew who wouldn't use it to perform illegal activity, just remain anonymous when online.
You shouldn't have any issues running a non exit relay since in doing so your IP is not being broadcast all over the Internet like a calling card which an exit relay does. Changing your modem's MAC address is something you need to call your ISP for. However changing your router's MAC address generally does not require that. All that is required is a reboot of the modem, router, and possibly computer if you run into issues. You will probably continue to run into the same problem as long as you attempt to run an exit relay.
Be aware that for every IP that get's banned on your ISP is another IP a person could get issued for 24 hours to a week + after it gets released. Some people then visit this community and complain how they can't connect when it worked not too long ago and how Skype "sucks". So sometimes things like this create a ripple effect for other customers.

Skype can't connect on Mac

I'm on a Mac OS X Version 10.6.8
I can access my Skype account on my iPhone and can sign into my account on the Skype website but when I try to open Skype on my computer I get a message saying Skype can't connect.
I have not made any changes to my computer - it has just stopped connecting. Please, can someone give me some advice? Thanks!
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Please update your Skype to the right version for your Mac OS version as explained here: http://community.skype.com/t5/Mac/Upgrade-support-for-users-on-10-5-and-above/td-p/3488863
Then you will be able to connect to Skype again.
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Skype can't connect on my laptop

When I try to log into Skype on my laptop, I get the message "Skype can't connect".
I have reset my password, I have made sure I have the latest version istalled, I have made sure my firewall isn't blocking it, and I have checked that the problem is not because of a slow internet connection.
I can connect without any problem using my phone, can anyone help me figure out why I can't connect using my laptop? It used to connect automatically without any problem.
Thank you in advance.

ni.stha3 wrote:
I have followed the procedure but still I cnt sign in, on trying its shows skype can't connect. Please help me. On the beginning of this proceure, mistakely I typed ni.stha3 instead of [Removed for privacy], now it cant be undone.... what to do?
Try to reset all Skype settings.
Quit Skype or use Windows Task Manager to kill any Skype.exe process. Go to Windows Start and in the Search/Run box type %appdata% and then press Enter or click the OK button. The Windows File Explorer will pop up. There locate a folder named “Skype”. Rename this folder to something different, e.g. Skype_old.
Next go to Windows Start and in the Search/Run box type %temp%\skype and then press Enter or click the OK button. Delete the DbTemp folder.
Restart Skype.
N.B. If needed, you will still be able to re-establish your call and chat history. All data is still saved in the Skype_old folder.

A more persistant "Skype can't connect" problem

I’m a Skype user from Xinjiang, China. Despite the blocking of many foreign websites including Skype.com, I had had no trouble logging into Skype inside the Government Firewall until my Windows 7 crashed a few days ago. After I reinstalled everything (Windows 7 Home Basic x64, BitComet, and some other necessary apps I had before the crash), I lost connection to all the versions of Skype I could think of: v 6.16, v 6.18, v 7.1, v 7.4, Business Portable v7.1. I followed every suggestion I found both inside and on the other side of the GFW, but with no luck. I set the LAN settings to “automatically detect”, added some rules in my router and Windows Firewall, disabled Kaspersky Security 2014, and assigned Skype a new port. I even went so far as to install a completely clean and neat Windows 8.1. After all these attempts I get the same message “Skype can’t connect” every time I log in. When I try to connect it with my Microsoft account, it says “Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again.” It doesn’t work on another computer or on my Android phone in the same home-based network (access to the fibers through a TP-Link router). I know it’s my problem because in my area there are other people whose Skype works fine. I just can’t figure out what the problem. What can I do now?

Ahhhh. Now how on earth would I guess this?
I accidentally discovered after updating my Skype version 3 times, including acknowledging the "This version will replace the older version in your computer," it did not update at all! When I finally thought to check the version after opening what I thought was the updated version, it still had the old version numbers... I had to drag the Skype Application Icon to the trash and "empty trash" to delete the old version completely. Then, when I downloaded the same app for the fourth time, it worked just fine and I was able to sign in on the first try. Clearly skype should let people know this, but apparently they do NOT! Hope this helps some of you with similar problems.

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