"Skype can't connect" I need to download an older ...

All the links of the older versions of skype don't work though. It seems Sype does not want us to be able to use their product. Without the older version, I cannot connect to skype.

What exactly is the version of Skype installed now on your computer? In Skype go to Help -> About Skype.
What Firewall and Antivirus applications are installed on your computer?

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I can't connect to the new downloaded version of Skype, as my old one is in the way, and don't know how to get rid of it.

I can't connect to the new downloaded version of Skype, as my old one is in the way, and I can't get rid of it. what do I do?

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What happens when you drag the old version to the Trash?

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!

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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 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.

"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?
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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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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

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.
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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 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.

Skype Can't Connect Problem

Skype can't connect!
I'm using OS 10.6 or higher. Redownloaded latest Skype for MAC.
Still get same message "can't connect"
What is the issue?
Thanks,
AMIINC2
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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.

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!

Desktop Skype Can't Connect

Hello there, I haven't had many issues with the desktop Skype. It was only this morining that I was suddenly unable to connect. Whenever I would open Skype and try to log in, I would be met with the spinning animation "Signing In..." and after maybe two minutes, the screen would revert back to the login page with the caption "Skype can't connect". I am positive that both the username and password are correct (I even tested it with fake ones, yielding the same result). I have tried to fix this problem multiple times by uninstalling and reinstalling completely as detailed by the various guides within the help section but to no avail. I have restarted my computer and tried changing the port, but the issue still remained. I have no issues with the internet (chrome or IE), and the problem appears to only be isolated to Skype. I have not installed anything or changed anything with my computer between last night and this morning (I was on a call yesterday by the way), so I am unsure as to why the change happened so suddenly. I did have this issue once before, but it was fixed with just a Skype update. When I click "About Skype" the following version appears:7.2.59.103 I am using Windows 7 I am not the most tech-savy person, so I could have missed something, but all the guides and solutions that I have tried failed. Thanks.

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.

Skype 5: Skype can't connect

I'm trying to log into Skype 5 but it says "Skype can't connect"... How do I fix that?
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Skype 5 has been retired? What a shame! ....I'll never understand big companies and their questionable choices.... Oh well, I guess I'll use Skype 6 then, it's extremely ugly but at least it's pretty similar to Skype 5 in terms of layout...

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 7.2.0.103

I have tried around 4 posts here that happend to work for other people but it never worked for me,
I have tried clearing everything in IE, reinstall skype, change some settings in skype, change my password, reinstall skype again,
But nothing seems to solve my Skype can't connect, (it does have internet connection)
So please help me so I can use skype again !

Lolled wrote:
I have tried around 4 posts here that happend to work for other people but it never worked for me,
I have tried clearing everything in IE, reinstall skype, change some settings in skype, change my password, reinstall skype again,
But nothing seems to solve my Skype can't connect, (it does have internet connection)
So please help me so I can use skype again !
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