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Skype Closing Automatically on Windows 10: 5 Ways to Stop It
Discover expert solutions to instantly get rid of Skype crashes
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Skype is apopular video conferencing softwarefor office and home use. Released in 2003, it was among the first in the category and was a favorite back then. Over the years, problems with Skype have increased, and for many, it’s now closing automatically in Windows 10.
Be it the case when Skype for Business closes immediately after opening or it doesn’t launch altogether, we have a solution that will work in every case. Let’s find out!
Why does Skype keep closing?
Here are a few reasons Skype for Business keeps crashing in Windows 10:
What can I do if Skype is closing automatically on Windows 10?
Before we move to the slightly complex changes, here are a few quick things to try:
If none work, the fixes listed next would.
1. Update Skype
1. For Skype downloaded from the website
2. For Skype downloaded from Microsoft Store
3. Update the graphics driver
For some users,updating the graphics driverdoes the trick when Skype keeps closing automatically in Windows 10. Also, if an update can’t be found automatically,manually install the latest driver.
4. Reset Skype
After resetting Skype, check whether it’s still closing automatically in Windows 10. In all likelihood, things should work fine, as they did for others.
5. Download the desktop version of Skype
When nothing else works, there’s always the option to switch toSkype for Desktop, a downloadable version available on the official website. It’s found to be less affected by errors and issues, so give it a try.
Before you do, check if the Microsoft Store version of Skype is installed, anduninstall the program. Now, navigate the following path, and rename theSkype for Desktopfolder toSkype for Desktop_old(Usernameis the active profile name):C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop
Now, download Skype for Desktop, and it should work just fine.
One of these solutions should help when Skype is closing automatically in Windows 10. These are all verified and confirmed by other users to work, so make to try them all.
Besides, find out how you canaccess Skype directly from the browserand get rid of all app-related issues. And if you are interested, check thebest Skype call recording softwareand get one today!
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
