Skype won't sign in on Windows 8.1

So every time I try to sign in to Skype on Windows 8.1 using the desktop version or the app version, it freezes on Signing In. I've tried compatibility mode, and it works fine on my phone, but I can't get it working on my computer. I upgraded to 8.1 from 8, by the way. And Skype launches in literally two seconds on my phone. I would really appreciate help with this.

TheMonkey78 wrote:
So every time I try to sign in to Skype on Windows 8.1 using the desktop version or the app version, it freezes on Signing In. I've tried compatibility mode, and it works fine on my phone, but I can't get it working on my computer. I upgraded to 8.1 from 8, by the way. And Skype launches in literally two seconds on my phone. I would really appreciate help with this.
By the way, I mean it freezes on the blue "Signing in" screen and the animation just goes on forever.

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