Version 3.1.0.1007 of Skype is the worst yet and a massive step backwards!!

Version 3.1.0.1007 of Skype is the worst yet and a massive step backwards!! This is what happens when a bloatware software company takes over small company with a good and efficient application. This was all too predictable - Microsoft should have stuck with Messenger (even that was better than this latest Skype turd) and left Skype alone! 1. Changing status involves opening Skype, then selecting "Settings", then "Options" and even then there's no "Away" or "Not Available" options!!! 2. The options to view a contact's profile appears to have vanished!3. Right clicking on the Skype icon on the task bar doesn't allow you to "Quit" Skype and that's only 3 of the main issues!! Then there's no simple "List" view of contacts which means viewing them takes up far too much screen space and then scrolling through them - NO WAY will I be importing my 4,000 Outlook contacts! THAT IS IF THERE WAS A WAY TO INCLUDE THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE!! Clearly Microsoft STILL hasn't got the message..... it doesn't know better and PC users DON'T want to have the "Metro" interface continually rammed down their throats!!! PLEASE DO NOT RELEASE HALF BAKED SOFTWARE THAT FAILS TO EVEN MEET THE BASIC FUNCTIONALITY OF THE OLDER VERSION!!! I like much of what I've seen of Windows 10 but this **bleep** really turns me off big time!!

http://blogs.skype.com/2015/06/11/a-more-efficient-skype-experience-for-your-pc/ "Starting on July 7, we’re updating PC users of the Windows modern application to the Windows desktop application, and retiring the modern application."

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i have done this twice in two other posts..
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http://blogs.skype.com/2015/06/11/a-more-efficient-skype-experience-for-your-pc/ "Starting on July 7, we’re updating PC users of the Windows modern application to the Windows desktop application, and retiring the modern application."

Re: skype is the most confusing and frustrating in...

I can't help but agree. I tried to sign up my wife via her android ... totally frustrated by the unforgiving convoluted security hoops ... too easy to enter skype name or password too many times and get blocked for 24 hours, or suddenly have too many recovery codes per day and be blocked again and now I read your payment issues and I begin to wonder, is this service really worth the trouble. If there are that many users out there trying to penetrate and scam the system, perhaps one shouldn't use it anyway!

Hi, CharlotteSonoda, and welcome to the Community,
Skype does not host a customer service call-center; nor does Skype use a generic or central e-mail address; instead, Skype employs a website web-form process to reach their customer service unit. Here is a link to the instruction on how to contact Skype Customer Service via their secure portal: Contact Customer Service You would need to contact Skype Customer Service for questions related to your subscriptions.
If you have not used Skype in a while, remember we need to download and install the Skype sofware onto our computer/device first: Download Skype
I arranged to merge two of your posts into a single thread (topic). This is a great refresher course on how to navigate the Skype software: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11099/finding-your-way-around-skype-windows-desktop
Here is a link to the instruction on how to place calls from Skype to a fixed line or mobile number: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10917/can-i-call-people-in-other-countries-with-skype#2
Here is a link to the instruction on how to place a call to another Skype user: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10935/calling-someone-who-s-on-skype-windows-desktop
If you have further questions, when you post back, in order for the Skype Community to help you, some more information would be helpful:
- Hardware use (laptop/phone/tablet brand and model)
- Operating system (version and updates installed)
- Skype version used
- Internet connection used
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Elaine
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hi
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shedowa wrote:
I agree with the fustration of the previous poster. I'm starting to really hate Skype.
I haven't forgotten my log in name or my password. I'm being told by the blue skype log in page that "We can't open skype. You are already signed in on this computer. Please sign out and try again." I've signed out yesterday or previously. Why won't this work? This is the 4th time this has happened to me. I can't get any answers or help. ???? I not sure if there is some new update for windows or skype that is causing this problem and when i go into admin tools i see no error message.
Try to reset all Skype settings.
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