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Windows 8/8.1 is the latest version of the Windows operating system as of the current time. It integrates many essential features and applications for Internet usage and communication. One of these applications is Skype, which users can download and use for free from the Windows app store. However, during usage, you may encounter the Skype login issue on Windows 8/8.1.
Guide to Fix Skype Login Issue on Windows 8/8.1
Step 1: Firstly, press Windows+R keys together, then type in the phrase msconfig and press
A dialog box will appear, here you select Boot and check Safe Boot as shown below.
Step 2: Press Restart to reboot your computer, after re-entering the operating system, go to the tray icon, right-click on Skype, and choose Quit.
Step 3: Next, press Windows + R keys together, then type in the phrase %appdata% and press OK.
Here, you proceed to locate the Skype item and rename the folder to Old_Skype.
Next, you repeat step 1 to boot and uncheck the Safe Boot option, then restart your computer.
You proceed to start Skype and log in.
Here, we've just guided you through the steps to fix the Skype login issue on Windows 8/8.1. With these tricks, you can use Skype normally without having to reinstall the program. Additionally, you can learn how to Disable Skype automatic sign-in, open multiple chat windows, ...
