Will it ever be able to work on windows vista? when will the drivers be updated?

Yes of course it will work on Vista in future.

Drivers updates are depending on manufacturers of devices.

Any tips on installing Skype on a machine running Windows Vista? It seems to always block the install with an error message, stating that Skype is 'not a valid Win32 application'.

What version of Skype are you installing?

Can you please try latest 3.2 beta version.

Can you make screenshot of this error, if it is still there?

this computer has no sound recording capabilities for Skype...
this is the error msg i get when i try to call a skpyer, what to do ?

good day, having windows vista
everything works ok and whoever I call I can hear but the other party cannot hear me. When originally downloaded skype it worked fine and the next time I ran into the present problem that they cannot hear me. How can I fix it
Thank you for your help and best regards

good day, having windows vista
everything works ok and whoever I call I can hear but the other party cannot hear me. When originally downloaded skype it worked fine and the next time I ran into the present problem that they cannot hear me. How can I fix it
Thank you for your help and best regards

hi, having some problems with vista too.
i have installed the last beta 3.2 but skype is not connecting. it's trying for a while and then crash.
Any idea how to fix it?
Thanks
Regards

Tried downloading it all Skype 3.0, 3.1 & 3.2 Beta but getting error in Vista..

"C:\Users\tipu\Desktop\SkypeSetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application"

Please Help

Hi
I am having the same audio problem after downloading vista, i can hear my party but they cannot hear me.
I understand there is a patch that can be used could you tell me how to get it
Thanks

I have XP and its been giving me the win32 app error.
i can call, and hear and see the other skyper perfectly, but they cant hear me and my video comes out fuzzy.
The older version worked fine (I have the 3.1 now)
can i revert to an older version?
If anyone can help me, please contact me giannacl@yahoo.com
Thanks!

When and what version of Skype is going to work in Windows Vista?

Just downloaded 3.2 beta to get skype running with Vista build 6000. Will not install. Error 2739 appears immediately. Previous version installs but cannot use as keeps hanging

audio does work propwrly with Vista. I keep getting a message which say something about skype not being able to hear my audio input . After i have reselected the same audio options in the resulting popup message it springs into life although skype is apparently unable to remember these settings under Vista... please help

Hi - just got a new laptop with Vista and tried to install SKYPE but the install stops. I have a SKYPE account, have paid for the unlimited service - but now can't use it! How can I get it to install to see if it will work?

We have just installed skype and are having the same audio problem (we can hear them,they can't hear us). We are running windows vista. What do you suggest we do to resolve this?

Well, the problem is not related to drivers in my case: simply SKYPE does not connect. My DELL E520 is connected to my home LAN which is connected to Internet by an US Robotocs ADSL router. All other PCs in the same LAN (three XP based) works (all of them have Skype installed), but not the Vista based one. The problem is not the firewall, since no connection occurs even if firewall is disabled, nor connection to Internet itself, since IE works (but NOT in protected mode). I suspect it si a problem of some hidden parameter of the TCPIP stack.

Hello, I also have Vista and can hear the person I have called but they can't hear me. Can this be remedied yet?
Thanks

Hi Just got a new laptop which has come with Windows Vista and i am getting the win 32 app error. How can i get around this.

Hello I'm also having problem with Skype (any version, also latest 3.2 beta) instalation - error message: 'not a valid Win32 application'. I'm using Vista Home Basic edition updated to the latest version. How can I fix it? Thanks for your help!

I got a problem similar to the problem reported by user ghirotta. I had Skype on a notebook Dell Latitude X300 WinXP on my corporate network, Skyé working fast and fine. I recently switch to another Dell notebook, XPS M1210 with Windows Vista. In this case Skype never finishes the login process, and moreover, it entirely blocks ALL internet access! When I quit Skype completely (icon disappearing from task bar), all internet access is restored again. I have tried both single download and Google Pack installation, begining Skype after installation and shutting down computer after installation, then beginning Skype.

I, like the above, am having problems with my party hearing me. I can hear them fine. In fact, the problem only starts when i start my video. When I stop my video I can be heard. As soon as I start it however, I sound garbled. To make matters more confusing, I don't always have the problem. I usually do, but there are times when I don't. Has any one figured out a fix yet? Anyone? Anyone? Bueler?

Hey,

everytime I try connect to the internet (WLAN DSL) while running Skype (Skype is trying to connect the server) I fail. I only get restricted access to the network (i.e. not internet. It works, when I shut down Skype while connecting.

Best regards,
Stefan

I have just changed to Vista HomePremium & I can take calls as normal but keep getting high pitched beeps at intervals making it difficult to concentrate on the conversation. Any answers anybody?

I am also experiencing the same problems. Skype works fine on Vista when I am using an audio headset, however, when I recently bought a Microsoft NX-6000 lifecam and I do not get any picture and people cannot hear me when I make skype calls. I hope skype have a new fix for issue very soon.

Skype is working reasonably well with Vista 32-bit, It's connected with my Skype-compatible VoIP Phone, and the software is stable.

It's just fidgety to configure and none of the games work, but that isn't an issue. Sound quality is fantastic, and there's no breakage or anything. I'm impressed, considering it's 'Not Compatible'.

It's just not Skype with the Vista troubles. The Vtech 7100 USB phone that does Skype as well in XP simply won't work as an internet phone with Skype and vista at all. In fact, to the best of my knowledge, none of the manufacturers phones will work with Vista. Unbelievable?
I'd like to see what happens when Walmart starts selling Skype phones and accessories shortly and people return the stuff because it isn't Vista compatible.
Wake up Skype and VOIP phone makers! Smell the coffee! More and more computers are having Vista pre installed these days.

The only other solution is to get a Mac!
Problem solved!

GH

I've install skype 3.1.0.150 in a W.Vista Laptop. It seems to work but I can not see my entire contact list. I don't know why. I've been working in another computer with skype and I have me list complete. HELP PLEASE!

>>The only other solution is to get a Mac!

Or a Linux-based system! ;-O

Knew what to do in XP to select sound and audio device settings to have speakers and Robotics VOiP phone both working when each connected through docking station usb ports. Now with new machine with Vista pre-installed, I can't find equivilent instructions either on Skype's site nor Microsoft's to adjust settings (the control panel on Vista is of course different to xp and I've not managed to find the equivilent window for Sounds and Audio devices to effect the right set up). Perhaps it's all part of the teething problems. Any advice please?

I have been using skype for some time now and since I bought new laptop with Vista I am persistenly having problems. I've got the latest version 3.2. The problem is with the audio. During conversation the words are repeating up to 10 times and you have to wait to be able to hear properly again. It happens every few minutes.

Gogatom if you have this problem still with 3.5 beta then please report it in Jira with log files.

Ditto on the i-phone not working with vista, and Skype keeps giving me errors and won't connect. This is nuts.

Have new Dell XPS M1210 notebook and downloaded skype beta 3.5. Contacts list fine, can send SMS, but when I try to ring someone or they ring me I get an message stating "Please check audio settings and make sure you have the right microphone connected" which of course I do appear to have? What next, any clues?

Running VISTA and have tried both Skype 3.2 and 3.5 Beta. The problem is, when I dial echo123, I can hear the first ring, then Skype is muting the build-in speakers (Dell Inspiron 6400). The speaker symbol in the bottom right corner get a red slash. I also have no michrophone input (Logitech communicate STX)

Raul, I have the same problem as gogatom (Jun 11 and your reply Jun 14) with 3.5 as well as 3.2. It is like continual Max Headroom moments (if you know that from the 80's). This is on Win Vista Business, with a Plantronics DSP-400 USB headset.

I have Vtech 7100 and vtech that I just installed on my new Vista PC and it doesn't work. Vtech says they have no intention of updating the drivers. Great Product, the phone is only a few months old. I would definitely not recommend vtech to anyone.

I have also purchased a new Dell laptop inspiron 1501 with windows vista basic, downloaded skype 3.5 beta BUT my partners cannot hear me but I here them quite clearly. I've tried several mics to no avail! evenecho123 work NOT! any help?

Purchased a new laptop Sony TX5, 3 months ago. It comes with Vista as standard. Have tried to install Scype Beta 3.5. When trying to make calls I can hear them but they can not hear me. How can this be with one of the most modern laptops on market combined with the latest operative system available./ peroveholger

Hi all,
I have a new machine, Compaq HP, Vista Premium. Are the bugs for audio solved? If someone knows some tips, please let me know before I download Skype!
Thanks!

I am using Windows Vista and I have no problem with Skype. Just that you know.

The original Skype worked fine, but when I upgraded it to the newest edition, I can't be heard. At least I know others are experiencing the same thing, and that it's connected with Vista. Is there any way I can get the old Skype back?! Thanks!

Skype 3.2.0.163 is Working just fine on my Vista.
but extra fetures do not work at all.
I can download them, invite others, but the feture is instantly closed...

HELP!!! Anyone with a solution for this error message on setup:
"C:\Users\Desktop\SkypeSetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application"

I had to buy a new laptop, and it came with Windows Vista and McAfee software. Have tried to reinstall both the latest versions of Skype, but no luck. Any advice would be MUCH appreciated!!!

Sorry, I forgot to add that I'm using the Windows Vista Business edition. THANKS!

I have 2 new NEC notebooks a Versa E6210 came with a build in web cam mic and skype button and vista home premium, has been working well for the last month, hanging up a bit in phone calls say 1 in 10 but I thought it was my ADSL2 connection.
Problem today, when I click on Skype the program goes into the Task bar instead of opening?

Tried the simple things re boot, reload, 3.2 and 3.5 beta, was running the 3.2 business origionaly (the .msi)uninstall skype toolbar.

The other notenook a L2200 works fine with Vista Home Basic.. Anyone out there have a fix? cheers Colin colin@servicebroker.com.au

Hi. I'm trying to download Skype on my aunt's new computer for her to use, with Windows Vista, and I'm getting the same message about Skype not being a "valid win32 application"... Has anyone figured out the solution to this problem??? Please let me know! She REALLY wants to use the program, now that I've told her about it!

Thanks.

Hi,
Yesterday I just installed Skype 3.2.0.175 on Windows Vista (Ultimate) and it causes IE 7.0 crash when you close it, the message is:
+ Check online for a solution and restart the program
+ Restart the program

I just disabled Add-on and it seems to fix the problem.

Hello there
I am having exactly the same problem as colola69. I too have a dell Inspiron 1501 with windows Vista. When I use Skype and attach webcam and microphone my contacts can see me but cannot hear me althoughI can hear them. Is there anything I can do to resolve this problem? Thanks for help

I am having the same problem as many of you. IE v. 7 under window vista keeps crashing. I have to restart the PC to make it work again. Also I can hear but people at the other end do not.

I am using 32-BIT Vista Home on my DELL E520 and maybe 1 minute after I sign in my Skype icon goes from green to grey and then ALL of my programs that use the internet stop working.

I allowed Skype as an exception on my firewall, but I don't know what else to do. I am using Version 3.2 of Skype by the way.

I have exactly the same problem as trentzor. The internet connection goes down right after start of Skype and won't work unless I reboot the Computer. It's a brand new Dell Dimension 9200 with Windows Vista Home Premium BTW.

I found the solution after searching through the forums: The McAfee antivirus software that's preinstalled on Dell Computers is causing this problem. After I uninstalled it, the problem was gone.

will it help somehow if i use program capability in windows vista?

Latest version Vista Home Premium (as of 18/06/07) running on an Acer Aspire 5610 laptop. Skype 3.2 runs in the background, but the GUI does not appear; nor does skype appear in the task bar.

i cannot get the microphone to work:mVox.
is there a special mike for Vista that wold allow skype to work?

Very similar problem. Installed a CT200 Phone with Vista and get a message "please update your operating system". I have all current updates and now cant use my $200 phone with skype or even log on to skype. I swear I should have bought a MAC. Please help Skype people! I need to make calls.

Altnutt@hotmail.com

I installed Skype 3.5 Beta on my Gateway MT6821 and it works perfectly. But, as I have no webcam, I could not test if it is okay.

I am appalled at Skype running under Vista. Video calls are normal, for a few minutes, then the video I am transmitting freezes, and shortly thereafter my laptop crashes with a blue screen. And yet some video calls are OK. I have reported the details to Skype Tech Support but no answer after several days.
I have a new Toshiba Satellite laptop and a Logitech notebook camera. I am using the latest version of Skype. I have unistalled and reinstalled Skype and camera software. Skype out calls are OK, however.
This problem is very frustrating and time consuming, not only to me but to those who I contact. Does anyone else have the same problem, and do Skype staff recognise it as a problem - if so what is happening abot it? Or should I just give up?

I have some similar problems with the Skype and Vista on my dell inspiron 6400, Vista Home Premium. Initially, the skype was not working at all-trying to connect and hanging there, meanwhile blocking the entire network connection. Recently I changed to another network (wi-fi again) and now the skype seems to work for some time and then does the same thing and have to kill it from the task manager and then all goes back to normal. the mic is not working, not only under skype, but in general. I remember that the first time that I plugged the mic into the PC (skype was not installed yet), a pop-up window came up asking something about it, which, of course, I ignored and now I cannot activate my mic. So for now I just hear what others have to say and type in response. it has some advantages: I type much faster now ))

I just rolled back the driver for the sound card (sigmatel high definition) to the one installed originally with the pc (21.06.2006) and the microphone works just fine now.

Hi,
I have Vista home premium on my PC. I had the same problem with not being able to install Skype (not valid win 32 application error as pointed out above by others). Once I disabled Norton , I could install the latest Beta version of Skype but not the regular skype version though). It seems to be working fine. I did not try any calls yet but the test call works okay.

Please can you let me know how to be able to speak to people through skype using Windows Vista. i can hear them, they cant hear me. i wish id chosen windows xp!!!!
Thanks

I just got a new Dell Inspiron with Vista basic. I can't even download Skype - the download just stops about 2/3 way through. What can I do?

I also found frustration with Vista business edition and Vista. Connection might work sometimes, but then just stops and also all internet applications are off line (web also). Need to exit Skype and wait some time or disconnect and reconnect by ADSL (Speedtouch) gateway and back. If I never use Skype no problems. When will this be fixed...or does someone know what can be done?

I just did a clean install of Vista. Microphone and speakers work fine outside Skype. But when I start a call, my sound settings are automatically muted by Skype and I cannot hear anything. Other people can hear me fine though, and my video is working! Anyone HELP?

Hi, I am also having trouble with Vista and Skype- the same as most other people: I can hear them but they can't hear me. I read down the posts but can't seem to find an answer, does anyone have any idea how to fix it? I have installed all the up to date drivers and stuff but its still not working... Thanks

Hello, I have downloaded the latest version of skype on my computer but cannot sign into skype.I am using Windows Vista Home Premium. I have even put off my firewalls but that did not make any difference.Please advise.

Thank You

Why the hell, does it not work with Vista? You have to be cutting edge and current. This is un-acceptable, you need to make this happen ASAP. IT has to work with Vista and you need to give us a deadline as to when this going to happen.
Thank You

hi ,
i hv a problem when signing in to skype this two days
im using windows vista ... n i be able to sign in n used skype for calling last time... it doesnt hv any problem
but yest i tried it out n i couldnt log in ... izzit any way to solve this problem?

Hello,
I log in properly , but the connection does not get established (I have 2 PCs one with vista home premium, and the other with windows XP pro., the same pb of connection on both). has anyone experience this? can the internet provider prevent you from connecting at all : usage of bandwidth issues maybe.
Thanks for any feedback

Never mind , I just got connected to skype again after 2 days down. I am not sure what is it due (I did not change anything), It could be heavy traffic issue.

Here is the site to check on log-in connection issues
http://heartbeat.skype.com/

it does not work on my version of windows vista ultimate and it has all the drivers it needs

hey
i jus upgrade the latest version 3.5 but its not working and i cant even use my skype now ... aikss better not upgrade ... anyone can help?

It seems that I am not the only one having problems with the latest version 3.5 - It does not work with my windows Vista Ultimate despite several attempts. Has anyone found a solution?

I just bought a new HP laptop with the Windows Vista Home Edition. I downloaded Skype and it worked initially but i started having problems with it. The audio kept messing up and when i called people they could hear me and i cant hear them. When is Skype going to upgrade to work with Windows Vista. I cant keep waiting.......

I have a problem with Skype on Windows Vista Ultimate.
If I quit the application I cannot start it up again later, unless I restart my computer.

For some reason, a Skype.exe process is continously running in the Process under task manager, and I cannot end the process.

THIS IS THE ONLY PROGRAM I AM EXPERIENCING SUCH SEVERE ERRORS WITH!

This should be fixed ASAP, as Skype takes resources if left idle .. I would like to quit an application, and start it again when demanded.

This happend to earlier versions of Skype and the latest version of Skype.

I have a problem with Skype on Windows Vista Ultimate.
If I quit the application I cannot start it up again later, unless I restart my computer.

For some reason, a Skype.exe process is continously running in the Process under task manager, and I cannot end the process.

THIS IS THE ONLY PROGRAM I AM EXPERIENCING SUCH SEVERE ERRORS WITH!

This should be fixed ASAP, as Skype takes resources if left idle .. I would like to quit an application, and start it again when demanded.

This happend to earlier versions of Skype and the latest version of Skype.

Hello everyone I have version 3.5.0.214 and I can heard nor can I receive any call on my windows vista base computer is this a problem with Skype and Vista. When will it be fix? Are we putting pressure on you guys?

Thanks very much for your prompt help.

Hello I'm also using version 3.5.0.214 and I can heard, but the other can't hear me. When will it be fix?

I find it UNBELIEVABLE that the major VOIP player has not yet released an official Vista compatible version of Skype. It's almost September and still no support. This is really BAD Skype!!!

Ok, looks as if this has been an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed. I too am using Windows Vista and it is most certainly unacceptable that Skype would not be up w/ the times and be compatible w/ Vista and its users. Plus it would have been nice for a Warning up front...rather then racking my brain trying to figure out what I did wrong...when in fact it wasn't me at all....Thanks for all the time wasted!! Any news on updates for using it w/ Vista please let me know.

Hello,

I just recently updated to Windows Vista Business from XP. I have a Skype unlimited account which is good till May 2008. Since it looks like you do not have a stable version of Skype yet for my OS, would you be willing to refund the remainder of my Skype unlimited account.

Also, there are many comments here, but no one from Skype has posted an update or explanation of what is taking so long.

I have a hunch you folks are working as hard and fast as you can to fix this...it would be great if you could take a moment or two to include us in the information loop. We'd all feel much better about your company; now we just feel abandoned and ignored.

Thanks!

Peter McGovern

I've been sing 3.5 beta on Vista (Dell Inspiron 1420) with absolutely no problems.

I can't get the latest version to work - 3.5.0 downloaded today - to work with my Vista Home Premium. I can hear OK but the sound out is all broken up. Like Peter McGovern above I am really shocked that no-one from Skype is explaining anything. OK, Skype are clear that their product is for Windows XP but Skype has become an essential part of life for many of us and it is not like we have a choice about running Vista - it is what you get if you buy a new machine (which I had to do recently). Come on Skype - tell us what you are doing about it.

I've been holding off buying a laptop because of all the comments above.
I found the following post elsewhere, can someone confirm if this works please?

Quote:
"It took me a while to figure this out, so I thought I'd share it.

Skype will install and run under Vista. You'll be able to call others, and
even the beta video feature will work.

However, if anyone tries to call your computer, they will receive a
"rejection" message saying that you only accept calls from people in your
contact list. This will happen even if the caller is in your contact list,
or you have configured Skype to accept calls from all callers.

The reason for this is the Windows Firewall. For some reason, it will allow
outbound internet access by Skype, but it blocks in-bound calls. To correct
this, open Windows Firewall in the Control Panel, select "Allow a program
through the firewall," and manually check Skype.

After this, Skype will function normally."

hi, i have the new dell vostro with windows vista and skype just will not connect. i've tried installing and reinstalling. i've checked my firewall, nothing i know of will work. it slows all my other connections down and then my whole system and i have to reboot. any ideas as to what i can do?

I have windows vista. When I try to talk to another person, they can hear me, but I can't hear them. What do I do????

I am having the same problem as many previous bloggers re use of Skpe with vista operating system. I can hear the audio but the person can not hear me; after much trying and adjustments it worked but reverted again to the same problem. Has anyone found a solution?

I ununstalled Skype from my Vista Home edition computer and it solved my IE7 crash problems instantly. While I had Skype installed IE7 the problems were seen
- Going to certain websites would cause it to crash.
- On closing IE7, I would get a message saying IE7 has stopped working and ask me to either close it or reopen the application.
I had a recent version of Skype. I previously tried updating to the latest Hotfixes for NVDIA GeForce versions.

I am having the same problem as many previous bloggers re use of Skpe with vista operating system. I can hear the audio but the person can not hear me; after much trying and adjustments. Has anyone found a solution as I have got answers back from skype but still no dice it still wont work.

Limerick
Ireland

I have windows vista. When I try to talk to another person, they can hear me, but I can't hear them. What do. To te you the truth if I knew Id have this problem with Vista I never have bought it. All the other windows programms worked no problem but I think Vista has a lot to answer to .

same crap on my computer as well in that the call freezes (i have an HP pavillion dv2000 series) and then my computer crashes and i have to reset my wireless to get an internet connection again!!! what a HUGE waste of time - am so utterly disappointed!!

same crap on my computer as well in that the call freezes (i have an HP pavillion dv2000 series) and then my computer crashes and i have to reset my wireless to get an internet connection again!!! what a HUGE waste of time - am so utterly disappointed!!
not to mention, every five - ten minutes thereafter my computer would perform a 'crash dump' - what is that? - until finally i uninstalled skype altogether and it's much better.

Skype works great on my 3 year old Mac Powerbook G4 running Mac OS X (v10.4.10). I was going to load the latest version of Skype on my new Vista Home Premium laptop, but after reading all the problems listed on this blog I definitely will not... I don't want to be forced to reinstall Vista AGAIN! I installed the lastest Java SDK w/Netbeans and Vista didn't like it either! What's up with Vista? Thank goodness I have my Mac(s)!!!

I've been having the same issues with Vista and I did a search and found help for Skype users.

I found that turning off Norton during the installation will prevent the Invalid Win32 application error.

Additional fix from an internet post by PTravel as follows...

Hope it helps,
Tracy A. Phaup
www.Tracy-Phaup.com

"Skype will install and run under Vista. You'll be able to call others, and even the beta video feature will work. However, if anyone tries to call your computer, they will receive a "rejection" message saying that you only accept calls from people in your
contact list. This will happen even if the caller is in your contact list, or you have configured Skype to accept calls from all callers.

The reason for this is the Windows Firewall. For some reason, it will allow outbound internet access by Skype, but it blocks in-bound calls. To correct
this, open Windows Firewall in the Control Panel, select "Allow a program through the firewall," and manually check Skype.

After this, Skype will function normally."

This is a quote from the very top of this page.

"It may have problems with audio and video calls on some configurations,"

I bought Skype to make audio and video calls. Isn't that what it's for. Why else would I have it. This is my only phone service and it doesn't work. It is time to get the driver issue fixed.
After all, microsoft won't return my money for vista and I want to talk to MOM!!!.

hi! I had a problem, actually, it's not when I was using skype but a problem in my computer started when I downloaded skype, my Internet Explorer always performs Illegal Operation when I was about to close my explorer...I uninstalled my skpe because of that problem...by the way, I am using Windows Vista...thanks for your help...

I have the same problem with IE7 when I have Skype 3.5 downloaded with my Vista OS. Everything else worked fine, it just caused problems with IE. Any suggestions?

I have the same problem with IE7 when I have Skype 3.5 downloaded with my Vista OS. It prompts me to close IE7 or restart IE and closes all of my tabs. When I uninstall Skype, IE7 goes back to normal operations. Otherwise, my Skype works fine. Any suggestions?

With Skype 3.5 installed, when I go to IE7, it keeps on opening new SKYPE help files indefinitely until I stop it and close IE7.
Is Microsoft blocking or has Skype not yet figured it out ? You guys should have the source codes by now.

Finally, after months of not being able to use my SKPYE account due to incompatiability with Windows Vista, it finally works. I read a posting somewhere online which suggested uninstalling the audio drives, rebooting, and allowing the drives reinstallation to happen upon the restart. With my fingers crossed I did this, and to my surprise I can now, not only hear a caller, but can be heard on the call.

I just downloaded skype 3.5 on Windows Vista. On a call, I only see a green screen instead of video when communicating with somebody. Though, when I take a snapshot I see the other party perfect!!!

I've downloaded skype on a news Vista machine but the installation just stops. What to do?

I am also using window vista, when I newly bought this computer, I could use Skype properly, but then, it crashed with my internet exlporer some days later. When I tried to re-install the old one setup, crash still exsists. When I tried to install 3.5 on the page which technical support instructed me, I experienced the same error:
"C:\Users\tipu\Desktop\SkypeSetup.exe is not a valid Win32 application"
When I installed 3.5.0.229, it runs, but crashes with IE again.
What should I do?

I confirm the problem reported by "dkbobo" above on Aug 23:

I have the latest Skype 3.5.0239 on Windows Vista Ultimate.
If I quit Skype I cannot start it up again later, unless I restart my computer.
I can also not log out, e.g. to allow someone else to log in.
The Skype icon stays on in the task bar, and the Skype.exe process in the task manager cannot be stopped (it also keeps more than 65000 k of RAM occupied).
The skypePM.exe Extras Manager process can be ended, but not skype.exe, and I have to restart the computer to start Skype again.

This has been going on since I started using Vista 4 weeks ago. Reinstalling Skype has not solved it.
All drivers in Vista etc are up to date.

Since 3 days I have an additional problem: the web cam freezes after usually 1 or 2 minutes. I can still see the other person's video, and the Logitech QuickCam software also keeps working, but not with Skype.

I don't think this is related but for matters of completeness: After reinstalling the newest Logitech drivers, when starting Skype a popup asks whether I want to allow Logitech Communication_Helper.exe to use Skype. I tried both, allowing it, and a day later, not allowing it, both with the same results.
In one case Skype even got stuck when someone called me and the ringtone went on a constant loopback ...

As capitalized by "dkbobo" above:
THIS IS THE ONLY PROGRAM I AM EXPERIENCING SUCH SEVERE ERRORS WITH!
This should be fixed ASAP, .. one has to be able to quit an application, and start it again when demanded.

I know you are working hard on updating Skype for Vista, but please inform us, your PAYING and loyal customers, where things stand!

I can absolutely agree with posts above. Exactly same problems as dj-tel. I use Skype for business, and really like it--however, these bugs are very annoying. Please, come up with an effective solution!

Thanks and kind regards, Bob

I am using vista premium, and when i execute Skype
the camera turns on, but then the picture starts to
move like an earth quake, then stops and the continues. also there is an echo when we try to comunicate. and also it takes up 100% of cpu time.
can you please let me know when and if this problem will be corrected.

Thank you much...Ray

I am using Vist Home edition and also found when I downloaded the latest version of skype I was unable to log in and I couldn't get onto the web. I then unistalled it and used my external hard drive(by Acomdata) which has an older version of Skype (2.0069) on it and I am using Skype directly from that drive not my Dell E520.

Question, if I were to upgrate this verion to 3.5 on the external hard drive would it work?

Thanks

i just bought a new laptop with Vista on it. i had skype 3.2 saved as a file on my external drive so i just installed that.
all went well after tweaking a few settings. good picture, good sound. cant complain.

checked the site to see if there was a newer version and it told me 3.5 is the one to have for vista or another "beta" one i think it was. tried downloading it but got the recurring "not a win32" so i checked here to see how others were handling it and what was the best one to have, well, i think il be stickin with 3.2. thank god for that error!!

try 3.2 folks. oh and if theres problems with IE7, why not just run mozilla firefox? i find it faster and its definately more secure and also has the bonus of lots of surprisingly handy add-ons.

good luck folks
dave

if 3.2 isnt available anymore email me and il send it to you pyromanic78@hotmail.co.uk

3.5 will not work video and sound with Vista. Uninstall and install 3.2 and it does (although it is not perfect as it ignores sound settings).

having windows vista
everything works ok and whoever I can not hear the other party. the heard me well. When originally downloaded skype it worked fine and the next time I ran into the present problem that they cannot hear me. How can I fix it
Please provide some help, i was pleased to use Skype.

I had no porblem with Skype and XP SP2. After instaling Vista - can not use. During test call the sound is of very poor quality, interrupted and so is with my voice. It looks like Skype is very, very slow. I have the newest drivers and Vista updates. Skype 3.5 and 3.6_Beta have same problems.
What can I do??????
Jerzy

My PC:
BIOS: HighPoint Technologies, Inc. HPT370/372 Bios setting Utility v2.32, © 1992-2002. HighPoint Technologies, Inc
HDs:
Prim Master: 60 Gb LBA ATA 100
Prim Slave: 120 Gb LBA ATA 100
Motheboard: EPOX 8K5A2+
Processor: AMD Athlon (tm) XP 1,26 GHz
RAM: 2048 MB
Display card: ATI Radeon 9600
WebCam: QuickCam Fusion.
Voice: Soundblaster Audigy 2 (WDM.

I'm using Vista with Skype and it seems that the memory usage goes all the way up to 100% when I use Skype talk, the other person hears echos and some words are omitted. Is there a way to remedy this, I can provide more data if necessary, but I don't really know what I need to provide.

I'm using Vista since May, my hardware works well with this new OS, along with the software which I uses before with XP. But my Skype cannot continue during the installation process. So I go to the forum site of Skype, I download the Skype frm the link that was instructed.It's working. My question is this, why until now Skype does not officially announce that there product can support the new OS which is Vista, inspite that Skype had made several major update since Vista was release to the public, in fact this OS had almost reach 1 yr frm the date it was release? Almost all software manufaturer had upgrade & update there software. Until when? Many of us expecting frm you, thks.

I'm using Vista since May, my hardware works well with this new OS, along with the software which I uses before with XP. But my Skype cannot continue during the installation process. So I go to the forum site of Skype, I download the Skype frm the link that was instructed.It's working. My question is this, why until now Skype does not officially announce that there product can support the new OS which is Vista, inspite that Skype had made several major update since Vista was release to the public, in fact this OS had almost reach 1 yr frm the date it was release? Almost all software manufaturer had upgrade & update there software. Until when? Many of us expecting frm you, thks.

Hey guys, I have a new Dell laptop with Vista, and had the same problem with Skype, in that the anyone I was talking to couldn't hear me. But it wasn't skype, it was the microphone jack on new Dell laptops, so I had to re-install the driver off the Dell website and now the microphone works!
Hope this helps someone!

I have downloaded skype on my vista laptop, many times, and it works perfectly after downloading. But as soon I switch the internet connection off, and then restart the computer the next day or whenever, it will not allow me to connect to the internet, so I have to restore my laptop etc...

After installing Skype on my new Acer Aspire9300 with Vista it worked for some weeks. then suddenly the whole installation disappeared. When I try to install Skype again, i get a message from a system: can´t write to package to harddisk due to insufficient place!!! And I have some 120 Gb left!!! Any idea, what´s happened?

I have Vista and my skype will work 50% of the time. People can hear me, see me fine and visa versa.

The problem I am having is this, when I log into Skype my internet stops working and I have to shut skype down and then log into internet explorer multiple times before it will recognize my connection again.

skype version 3.5.0.239 works fine on my Vaio FZ240E with Vista home premium. Both audio and video calls are clear.

I am running Skype v3.6 on an Acer Aspire M1610 desktop running the Vista Home Premium OS with an Intel Pentium Dual Core E2140 processor running at 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM, an SiS Mirage 3 Graphic card, and using a Creative Labs Live! Cam Video IM webcam which supports 30 frames/sec video at 640x480 resolution. No problems with Skype-to-Skype or Skype Out using audio only or when the other party does not have video. However, when connected Skype-to-Skype with a contact using a new iMac having a 2.16GHz Intel Dual Core processor and a built-in 640x480 resolution camera, my connection repeatedly-after about 5 min-was broken and my desktop lockedup requiring a hard reboot.

Almost identical problem: I am running Skype v3.6 on an Fujitsu Siemens Esprimo V5515 laptop running the Vista Business OS with an Intel Pentium Dual Core E2130 processor running at 1.86GHz, 2GB RAM, an SiS Mirage 3 Graphic card, and using a Trust 14881 webcam (Megapixel USB2 Wide Angle Webcam Live WB-6200p). No problems with Skype-to-Skype using audio only or when the other party does not have video. However, when connected Skype-to-Skype my connection repeatedly-after about 5 min-was broken and my desktop lockedup requiring a hard reboot. I tried with different friends some of them with Macs some with Windows Vista - unchanged problem. Please help!!

I am having similar problems as the other Vista users. I installed skype 3.6 and everytime i run it it freezes up my internet connection. When i turn Skype off i reset the connection and the internet works again. but Skype crashes. I have Vista home edition on HP pavilion tx1000. I also have Comcast McAfee, as does one other user that posted. Is there a particular setting i can turn off in McAfee that will allow me to use Skype. I've been user Skype for years now and do not want to stop using the program because of Vista.

hey everyone here seem to have similar problem with skype and vista.
but is anybody listening?
common you geeks give us some solution, or tell us who do we divorce, vista or skype?

I have downloaded the latest Skype software for my laptop using Windows Vista Home Basic OS, but everytime I click the software to install it always says"SKYPE is not a valid 32 win bit software".. What is wrong with SKYPE?..I have downloaded the same for couple of times and the problem persists.

had skype already installed on this new PC when i bought it yet when i try to call im getting this.... this computer has no sound recording facilities for skype

Can anyone help at all please??? (not a PC geek)

Sorry..and yes I am on Vista Home premium

yo, i got windows vista ultimate and while using skype windows crash(blue screen of death), givin no errors at all, just blue screen. anyone got solution or same problem?

When you are downloading the skype software, you need to press save first and save it to your computer to ensure skype is downloaded and so you don't receive the win32 application error message

I have a similar problem with my new PC.
PC Runs on:
Vista Home Premium.
AMD Dual Core Processor 2x6000.
2GB RAM.
Logitech Vista headset/mic
Logitec Vista webcam/mic
D-link wifi router (DIR-635)
D-link PC USB DWA-140
Everytime I run Skype I get a bleu screen after a few minutes.
If I keep away from running Skype then the system is fine and running fine.
Any suggestions???
Tks for assistance

I have a similar problem with my new PC.
PC Runs on:
Vista Home Premium.
AMD Dual Core Processor 2x6000.
2GB RAM.
Logitech Vista headset/mic
Logitec Vista webcam/mic
D-link wifi router (DIR-635)
D-link PC USB DWA-140
Everytime I run Skype I get a bleu screen after a few minutes.
If I keep away from running Skype then the system is fine and running fine.
Any suggestions???
Tks for assistance

My sound output works properly with Vista, but not my input (using the microphone on the stereo Skype headset). I also keep getting a message which says Skype not being able to hear my audio input. Do I need to install a different microphone driver? If so, where can I find this?

Your assistance is very welcome.

My sound output works properly with Vista, but not my input (using the microphone on the stereo Skype headset). I also keep getting a message which says Skype not being able to hear my audio input. Do I need to install a different microphone driver? If so, where can I find this?

Your assistance is very welcome.

I'm encountering same prob. I can hear other parties even during a conference but they can't hear me.
Skype is not able to hear my audio input?
HELLLLLPPPPP!!!

I have Skype Pro and am running it on a laptop with Vista.
My skype version is at 3.6.0.248.
My problem is that when I initiate a conference call (normally about 5 people, but sometimes up to 10), I often have very bad sound and lots of static, making it just about useless to use for conferencing. This is very troubling because I rely on it, and had great success with it on my previous laptop running windows XP. (That laptop was stolen and the new one I had to get came with Vista). Needless to say, I blame vista, and assume