Skype Conversations Not Updating Automatically in Windows 10

krm rmdn 20

Hello,

I am using the latest version of Skype on a Windows 10 PC, and several colleagues and I are encountering the same issue. Skype is not updating our conversations automatically. To see new messages, we need to either close Skype and reopen it or manually sign out and sign back in. This issue disrupts our workflow since we have to constantly refresh the application to get updates.

We've already tried the following troubleshooting steps with no success:

Closing and reopening Skype

Signing out and signing back in

Ensuring we have the latest version of Skype installed

Is there any additional troubleshooting or solution that we can try to fix this issue? its worth noting that it works fine on the phone (Android).

Abdul Nasir 0 Reputation points

2024-10-10T20:41:38.32+00:00

I humbly request information about the cause of the problem and possible remedies? We're quite concerned and would appreciate a swift response.
JimmyYang-MSFT 55,061 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-10-11T08:56:21.0733333+00:00
Since you've already tried some common troubleshooting steps, let's explore a few more potential solutions:

Check Internet Connection: Ensure that your internet connection is stable. Sometimes, a weak or unstable connection can cause sync issues.

Clear Skype Cache:

Close Skype.

Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.

Type %appdata%\Skype and press Enter.

Locate the folder that matches your Skype name and delete it.

Restart Skype and sign in again.

Check for Windows Updates:

Ensure that your Windows 10 system is fully updated. Sometimes, system updates can resolve compatibility issues.

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click on Check for updates.
louie french 0 Reputation points

2024-10-11T11:10:50.5633333+00:00

I'm having the same issue, seriously disrupting workflow. internet connection is fine. step 2 doesn't work. windows 10 is up to date. reinstalling skype doesn't work. what else can i try? thanks
krm rmdn 20 Reputation points

2024-10-14T11:46:30.8233333+00:00

Hello,
Thanks for your reply ,i've already tried all the steps mentioned before even posting the question but none works , what recently worked for me is to install an earlier version of skype and it worked but skype is updating automatically tried every possible steps to stop it from automatically updating but none of them worked , Is there any additional troubleshooting or solution that we can try to fix this issue?
JimmyYang-MSFT 55,061 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-10-15T09:42:22.2666667+00:00
@krm rmdn

Try running Skype in compatibility mode. Sometimes running the application as if it’s on an older version of Windows can resolve issues.

Right-click the Skype shortcut and select Properties.

Go to the Compatibility tab.

Check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows 8 or another previous version.

Click Apply and OK, then run Skype.

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Pedro Oliveira 0 Reputation points

2024-10-10T16:26:01.6733333+00:00

After uninstall and install de problema still the same.
The skype only update when the application is not in backgorund
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krm rmdn 20 Reputation points

2024-10-14T11:47:34.5666667+00:00

Yes , exactly that's what happens for me as well
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