Win7 skype crashing on startup

so when starting skype, it automatically logs in and then shows the main screen with all the contacts- then it crashes showing the (shut this program or find solution)- either option will simply close the program fully.
No idea what to do and no answers found online seam to solve it.
Answer #1
hi there,
maybe you can try reading the solutions in this two skype forum…
not sure is it the same error as yours…
Skype Crashes on Startup Windows 7
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=821023
Skype crashes on Startup
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=824449
Answer #2
thanks for the reply- But already checked those two incl other pages- not working for me- so puzzled as to what is wrong.
Any other suggestions?
Answer #3
did you try turning off compatibility mode ?
Answer #4
Uninstall using your uninstaller, then download latest stable skype, then reinstall? <– lame old repeated answer, but worth a try.
Answer #5
thx but already tried –
Answer #6
annostar1 replied: thx but already tried -
Hi,
Try to Uninstall the Skype using Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs
Then Restars your PC,
then open “RUN” (By clicking on the Windows button and R )
the type “regedit”
then a new window will be opened , its the Windows Registry panel.
*** Please be careful here and do exactly what I say ***
1- Goto this location : HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software
then you will see some folder-like items there, try to find “Skype” then Right Click on it , then choose the Delete option.
2- Then Goto this location : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE
Then find skype and delete it.
then Restart your PC and try to install this version of skype (which is the latest) :
http://filebulk.com/17mly9ot5rtv/Skype.5.5.0.115.rar.html
Now your problem should be solved.
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