Skype crashes display drivers

Question

Since Skype automatically downloaded its latest update about a month ago, something weird happens every time I try and make a call, whether video or just voice. On the first start of the computer, the program just crashes my PC, no BSOD or error messages, and I get a "No input" sign on my monitor, the PC quiets down and nothing happens. Once I restart the PC (which can only be done by laying the PC on its side and punching it as it's posting), the second attempt to make a Skype call works, but only after crashing my display drivers for about 30 seconds. I get the error message in the task bar this time. It happens like this every single time.
My rig: CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 | Mobo: Asus P5N-D LGA775 | RAM: 4.00GB DDR2-667 | Storage: WD Green 640GB | GPU: Sapphire R7 260X 1GB | PSU: Corsair CX430 | Monitor: Iiyama ProLite B2409HDS
Recommended solutions that I've tried:
Redownloading drivers
Using older drivers
Using drivers from different websites (Sapphire, AMD)
Redownloading Skype
Reseating graphics card
Can anyone help with this? It's REALLY annoying. Thanks in advance.
Woody

Answer 1

Woody1999 wrote:
Okay, sorry about the wait. Here is my DxDiag report.
Woody
Try to uninstall the currently installed Skype version and install the older 6.14.0.104 version using the download links provided here:
http://community.skype.com/t5/Windows-desktop-client/ASUS-USB2-0-Webcam-not-recognized-by-Skype-6-18...
Make sure to disable automatic updates:
Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> Automatic updates ->Turn off automatic updates