Skype Chat Window Lacks Border

All other programs I have installed run with window borders just fine, except the Skype chat window. The contact list window also works fine, as do all other windows related to Skype, except for the chat. Any solutions?
On a side note, hello Arch Linux Forums! This is my second account, as my first one had to be deleted, but it's great to be back in the community!
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Last edited by vmrski (2015-04-02 22:11:11)

What WM/DE is this? Window decorations are 100% the responsibility of the window manager - so tell us about which one you use, how you've configured it, etc.
EDIT: and what does this mean
This is my second account, as my first one had to be deleted
As a rule we do not delete accounts. What account was that?

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