Do this by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Defender. 3] Check Windows Defender firewall settingsĪdditionally, you can check if Skype is allowed through the Windows Defender firewall.

Windows 11: Open Settings > Apps > Apps and features > Locate Skype > Click on the 3-dots > Advanced options > Repair/Reset.

Select Advanced option then click on Reset to return things to factory settings. Click on Apps, then locate Skype and click on it from the list of applications.

Windows 10: Fire up the Start Menu and click on Settings.

Read: Skype installs every time I open it. Go to Microphone and enable “ Let apps use my Microphone,” then go to Camera and enable “ Let apps use my camera hardware.” Open the Start Menu, select Settings > Privacy.

1] Check Microphone & camera permissionsĬheck if the privacy settings are as they should be.

Check Windows Defender firewall settings.

If Skype is not working, try the following suggestions: Skype is not making voice and video calls Furthermore, despite appearing to others online, whenever they call, you’re just not receiving it.

Now, if you’re having call issues, then chances are you’ll be experiencing the following symptoms.Įverything is connected, status is “Available,” both microphone and camera are working, yet, it’s impossible to make voice and video calls. In my personal opinion, it’s still not comparable to the regular version of Skype, but the gap is closing. What could be the issue behind this latest problem despite evidence of the app working a few days ago? Many folks have come across these problems since the launch of Skype for Windows, and even to this day. OK, so your Skype for Windows 11/10 is no longer working or making calls, and you’re losing your mind.

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