Skype 2.8 doesn't work

avg209 · avg209 #1 (**permalink**)

10-20-2010, 06:14 AM

Hi,

I recently bought a new Macbook Pro thinking it would run all the programs I couldn't use with my old Mac (Ibook G4) including (and specially) Skype.
I downloaded (and installed) Skype 2.8, but it just doesn't work.
I downloaded it twice, thinking I got it wrong the first time, but it's just the same.
It stays on the login page forever, till at last it says "check your network settings" which are fine as long as I know.
Sorry I can't fix this...I'm not very good at "computers" though...

Any help?
Thanks!

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #2 (**permalink**)

10-20-2010, 06:21 AM

Hi and welcome avg209

Try downloading .v 2.7.0.330 HERE

Post back if not successful . . . This one i have found works well with SL

Cheers

RustProofCorn · RustProofCorn #3 (**permalink**)

10-20-2010, 11:22 AM

i have a MBP and 2.8 works good for me..

Stanley · Stanley #4 (**permalink**)

10-20-2010, 12:29 PM

I just started skyping with my MBP 2009.5 (kept up-to-date, SL, etc) and am on 2.8xxx…no issues.

Works great for me on various wifis as I travel, works fine on the lil app version too via my iPod Touch 4G.

The only issue I've noticed is that I can get some lag or disconnects if the wifi is weak, but I expect that as I see low signal and poor internet speed at those times.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #5 (**permalink**)

10-20-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustProofCorn

i have a MBP and 2.8 works good for me..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanley

I just started skyping with my MBP 2009.5 (kept up-to-date, SL, etc) and am on 2.8xxx…no issues.

Works great for me on various wifis as I travel, works fine on the lil app version too via my iPod Touch 4G.

The only issue I've noticed is that I can get some lag or disconnects if the wifi is weak, but I expect that as I see low signal and poor internet speed at those times.

There you go

I had the latest Skype when SL came out and it was buggy and didnt work with Video so i downgraded and BC it works havnt Upgraded as yet ... Look like i can

Thanks but still the OP has a problem. Any suggestions apart from Mine works ??

Stanley · Stanley #6 (**permalink**)

10-20-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooedMac

There you go

I had the latest Skype when SL came out and it was buggy and didnt work with Video so i downgraded and BC it works havnt Upgraded as yet ... Look like i can

Thanks but still the OP has a problem. Any suggestions apart from Mine works ??

That's where things get tricky. At least we know that skype 2.8 works fine on Macs…so it is not 100% a skype issue, it's setup or other things.

How about doing a reinstall, has this been tried?

Check that your Mac is working properly otherwise, maybe run a repair program?

RadioSaigon · RadioSaigon #7 (**permalink**)

10-20-2010, 03:32 PM

Given that the OP is seeing Skype attempting to log-in, but failing, wouldn't that indicate an issue with the network communication settings somewhere? Don't know enough about it myself, but I'm sure someone will have an idea.

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #8 (**permalink**)

10-20-2010, 04:32 PM

Could be firewall?

Mac Masta · Mac Masta #9 (**permalink**)

10-23-2010, 10:17 PM

I just installed skype 2.8 and have the same problem. Disabling the firewall does nothing.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #10 (**permalink**)

10-23-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac Masta

I just installed skype 2.8 and have the same problem. Disabling the firewall does nothing.

Are you running 10.6 Snow Leopard? I am going to do some testing later and want to know what you are using so I can try it here and possibly help.

chas_m · chas_m #11 (**permalink**)

10-23-2010, 10:29 PM

You shouldn't be running the software firewall anyway. It does nothing that your router isn't already doing better.

Skype 2.8.0.821 works just fine here (SL latest version).

avg209 · avg209 #12 (**permalink**)

10-25-2010, 04:46 AM

Thanks everyone.

I tried Skype 2.7.0.330 and the same thing... it doesn't open.

I have Snow Leopard 10.6.4, is that the latest one? I hope it is, because my computer is 14 days old!

avg209 · avg209 #13 (**permalink**)

10-25-2010, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas_m

You shouldn't be running the software firewall anyway. It does nothing that your router isn't already doing better.

Skype 2.8.0.821 works just fine here (SL latest version).

Do you mean 2.8.0.851? (Can't find 2.8.0.821...)
Where do you download them from? may be I'm not getting the right one..

newscribe · newscribe #14 (**permalink**)

10-25-2010, 05:13 AM

Hi,

Had a similar issue with 2.8 it would not let me log in, downloaded 2.7 and took 2.8 off. 2.7 worked a treat also gave a message to update so I did and now 2.8 works fine.

Avg209

When you uninstalled skype 2.8 did you also go to Applications > Library > preferences and delete the Skype file/files before loading 2.7?

Here is a link to all Skype versions and was the one I used.
Old Version of Skype 2.7.0.330 for mac Download - OldApps.com

Mac Masta · Mac Masta #15 (**permalink**)

10-25-2010, 07:54 PM

I did not have skype previously. Just downloaded it for the first time. Running SL 10.6.4

Edit: Installed 2.7 and then updated to 2.8 everything works fine now.

TattooedMac #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,458 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	10-20-2010, 06:21 AM Hi and welcome avg209 Try downloading .v 2.7.0.330 HERE Post back if not successful . . . This one i have found works well with SL Cheers Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!
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RadioSaigon #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 16, 2010 Posts: 162 Mac Specs: 2010 MBP 15" i7, 2.66 GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB SSD, OS-X 10.7.2; iPhone4 iOS 5.0	10-20-2010, 03:32 PM Given that the OP is seeing Skype attempting to log-in, but failing, wouldn't that indicate an issue with the network communication settings somewhere? Don't know enough about it myself, but I'm sure someone will have an idea. Keep it Straight with Rudder
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CrimsonRequiem #8 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Jul 24, 2008 Posts: 5,956 Mac Specs: MBP 2.3 Ghz 4GB RAM 860 GB SSD, iMac 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 32GB RAM, Fusion Drive 1TB	10-20-2010, 04:32 PM Could be firewall? 死神はリンゴしか食べない。
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chas_m #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,700 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	10-23-2010, 10:29 PM You shouldn't be running the software firewall anyway. It does nothing that your router isn't already doing better. Skype 2.8.0.821 works just fine here (SL latest version). Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Mac Masta #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 21, 2009 Posts: 96 Mac Specs: iMac 21.5 inch nvidia 6gb ram, 13 in MacBook pro 320gb 4 gb ram, iPad 16 gb 3G, iPhone 4 Verizon 16g	10-25-2010, 07:54 PM I did not have skype previously. Just downloaded it for the first time. Running SL 10.6.4 Edit: Installed 2.7 and then updated to 2.8 everything works fine now. Last edited by Mac Masta; 10-25-2010 at 08:13 PM.
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avg209 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 20, 2010 Posts: 3	10-20-2010, 06:14 AM Hi, I recently bought a new Macbook Pro thinking it would run all the programs I couldn't use with my old Mac (Ibook G4) including (and specially) Skype. I downloaded (and installed) Skype 2.8, but it just doesn't work. I downloaded it twice, thinking I got it wrong the first time, but it's just the same. It stays on the login page forever, till at last it says "check your network settings" which are fine as long as I know. Sorry I can't fix this...I'm not very good at "computers" though... Any help? Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

Stanley #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 31, 2009 Posts: 291	10-20-2010, 12:29 PM I just started skyping with my MBP 2009.5 (kept up-to-date, SL, etc) and am on 2.8xxx…no issues. Works great for me on various wifis as I travel, works fine on the lil app version too via my iPod Touch 4G. The only issue I've noticed is that I can get some lag or disconnects if the wifi is weak, but I expect that as I see low signal and poor internet speed at those times.
	QUOTE Thanks

Mac Masta #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 21, 2009 Posts: 96 Mac Specs: iMac 21.5 inch nvidia 6gb ram, 13 in MacBook pro 320gb 4 gb ram, iPad 16 gb 3G, iPhone 4 Verizon 16g	10-23-2010, 10:17 PM I just installed skype 2.8 and have the same problem. Disabling the firewall does nothing.
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avg209 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 20, 2010 Posts: 3	10-25-2010, 04:46 AM Thanks everyone. I tried Skype 2.7.0.330 and the same thing... it doesn't open. I have Snow Leopard 10.6.4, is that the latest one? I hope it is, because my computer is 14 days old!
	QUOTE Thanks

newscribe #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 16, 2010 Location: Switzerland & UK Posts: 349 Mac Specs: iPad Mini - 2010 White Macbook - OS X 10.8.3 - iPhone 4s - iPod	10-25-2010, 05:13 AM Hi, Had a similar issue with 2.8 it would not let me log in, downloaded 2.7 and took 2.8 off. 2.7 worked a treat also gave a message to update so I did and now 2.8 works fine. Avg209 When you uninstalled skype 2.8 did you also go to Applications > Library > preferences and delete the Skype file/files before loading 2.7? Here is a link to all Skype versions and was the one I used. Old Version of Skype 2.7.0.330 for mac Download - OldApps.com
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