Crashing Skype Overhauled – Windows 8

Through certain posts at different blogs, it can be observed that many are facing the issue of a crashed Skype Messenger in the course of IM/audio/video communication, while operating in Windows 8. To address this issue, it is suggested to track and perform one or more of the instructions given below.

Program Settings

It is one of the ways to patch-up the problematic Skype Messenger, if your Windows 8 entails corrupt Program Files. According to this scheme, user is required to open the Control Panel Window through Start Screen of Windows 8. Program Features have to be accessed, following the Programs button in More Settings tab of Control Panel. Uninstall/Change route must be followed by right clicking the Skype icon. It will lead to a small window, providing with the options of Change, Repair, and Remove. Amongst these alternate courses, Repair must be opted.

Skype Plug-In

Google Chrome integrates different plug-ins in itself, upon the installation of some specified applications. Frequently crashing Skype can also be caused by the problem in its Chrome held plug-in. If this is the case, the user is instructed to go to the Customization button in the Google Chrome browser, followed by the Tools and then Extensions. An instant Plug-in screen will appear, in which the user has to spot and disable the Skype plug-in by unchecking the Enable box. Afterwards, close down and reopen the browser, access the same Extension screen and Enable the Skype plug-in, by checking the box.

Update Drivers

It is needed to realize the significance to constantly search and download the latest updates for the utilities you retain. One of the reasons of repeated crashing of Skype might be the obsolete drivers. In this instance, the user needs to update his/her Microsoft DirectX and Graphics Driver. Microsoft DirectX can easily be updated by downloading it from the Microsoft website. While to update Graphics Driver, the user must identify origin of his/her Graphics Card Adapter, visit its webpage, search out the relevant latest updates, download the desired files, and install them.

Registry Settings

Just like all other applications, Windows Registry records the necessary settings of Skype in its database. Corrupted values in the Registry may also be the source of regular failure of Skype Messenger. The user is directed to use a free registry cleaner to fix and repair registry errors.

Skype Updates & Patches

None of the Software is a perfect functioning utility. After the release of every program, the developers encounter the problematic issues with their product, through the feedback of users. For this reason, these developers, offer certain updates and patches to confront these hitches. A Skype frustrated user should persistently search for the latest updates and patches proposed by the vendor.

Firewall Protection

A firewall, either a Windows or a third party, may find Skype conferencing suspicious in terms of system security. Therefore, it promptly shuts the application down for the safety. In such a situation, the user must alter the settings of these firewalls by keeping them at a lower note or simply disabling them. To disable, it is recommended to reach the System and Security settings through Control Panel. Select Windows Firewall and access its Customized Settings button. In these settings, firewall can be turned off from both the Home and Public Network Location categories.

Shared File

Another reason for a crashing Skype might be the corrupt shared file of Skype, situated in the application data directory of Skype. This concern can be elucidated by simply renaming the file, so that the application could generate a new one. Application data directory of Skype can be accessed through following address:

C:\Users\(Username)\Appdata\Roaming\Skype

It is much expected that the said problem can be tackled through the above noted methodologies. If still the problem exists, the user should re-install the Skype application after completely removing it or contact their mentors.