Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

application 'Skype' is not supported!

Hi all

Upon opening Skype I did an update via the same application. After installation the icon now has a cannot be used sign (white circle with a white diagonal line through it on top of the app itself) Upon double clicking I get the following message;

You cannot open '... the application 'Skype' is not supported on this architecture' Nothing has changed with the system I've been using skype on. The update seems to have disabled the ability for the app to run on my iMac Power PC 1.9, OS 10.5.8. 2.5GB RAM

Any suggestions

Tony

1.9 Gh PowerMac G5 (iMac), Mac OS X (10.5.8), 2.5GB RAM 160 GB HD

Posted on May 11, 2011 8:30 AM

Reply

Best reply

Level 7

27,041 points

Posted on May 11, 2011 8:47 AM

Thee latest update is for intel only, try and revert to an earlier version:

Download Skype 2.8 for Mac if your computer or operating system does not support Skype 5.1. Find out more about compatibility.

View in context

5 replies

Best reply

Level 7

27,041 points

May 11, 2011 8:47 AM in response to GraphicalUser

Thee latest update is for intel only, try and revert to an earlier version:

Download Skype 2.8 for Mac if your computer or operating system does not support Skype 5.1. Find out more about compatibility.

Reply

Level 9

52,749 points

May 11, 2011 9:00 AM in response to GraphicalUser

Yep, I have run into that one as well! Skype told me that there was an update avialble. There was, but not for my PPC iMac!

There is one version of Skype (v.5) that is for Intel Macs only.

The version we should use is v. 2.8.0.866 which you get from this link:

http://en.softonic.com/author/skype

Just scroll down until you find it.

Reply

May 11, 2011 9:26 AM in response to MGW

Thanks for that info, ive now downloaded v 2.8 and all is back to normal :-)

Reply

May 11, 2011 9:27 AM in response to Klaus1

Thanks for that info, ive now downloaded v 2.8 *** stated above :-)

Reply

Level 7

27,041 points

May 11, 2011 11:53 AM in response to GraphicalUser

Thanks for posting back.

Reply

application 'Skype' is not supported!

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.

Learn more Sign up