How can I get Skype to work on mavericks?

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nrnissim Author

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How can I get Skype to work on mavericks?

Just downloaded mavericks OSX 10.9 and skype is not working. Can it operate on this software? Does anyone have tips?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9), Skype

Posted on Nov 11, 2013 5:54 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 11, 2013 6:14 PM in response to nrnissim

nrnissim,

I am running Mavericks as well and Skype does work for me. I would try uninstalling Skype and re-download the latest version from your site. I would also recommend in System Preferences under Security & Privacy. Allow apps downloaded from Mac App Store and identify developers. If the problem is still occurring try the anywhere option.

If this works let me know. If not I will still try and help. Best of luck.

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sberman

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Nov 11, 2013 6:25 PM in response to nrnissim

Are you running the current version of Skype (6.9)? If not, when you open Skype, do Skype > Check for Updates from Skype's menu.

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nrnissim Author

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Nov 12, 2013 1:58 PM in response to LordMunster

Thank you very much! I Deleted and re-downloaded and it works. I Appreciate your help.

....Here is another question: Is it possible to go back to my old operating software? I'm not loving this maverick....

:-(

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sberman

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Nov 12, 2013 2:17 PM in response to nrnissim

It's slightly possible to go backward, but a much better approach would be to figure out what you don't especially like about Mavericks and correct it as best it can be corrected. After all, Mavericks will be the baseline for software moving forward from here, for both Apple and applications that run on Macs.

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May 14, 2016 6:36 AM in response to nrnissim

Hi nrnissim,

Thanks so much for your help🙂 it solved my problem! I will contact you again if I have more questions🙂 again thanks

feather6868

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Answer 6

May 14, 2016 6:38 AM in response to LordMunster

Hi LordMunster, Yep that fixed it🙂 thanks so much for your reply in helping me fix this issue...

feather6868

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Answer 7

May 14, 2016 6:46 AM in response to nrnissim

nrmissim, I just replied to you Im running Skype 7.27 changed the settings in security & privacy and it work🙂. the info that LordMunster gave me really worked!

Im still having problems with ams messages though..

thanks feather6868

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May 14, 2016 6:56 AM in response to LordMunster

Hi LordMunster, It's Feather6868 again I have another question you may be able to help me with? In Skype when I try to send a SMS message it tells me i have to buy credit??? I never had to pay for anything on Skype before and don't think I should have to now..Is there a way around that? Another question I have is On the Home page of Skype it say's they have Skype downloads for outlook for firefox and for mac's. right now I have the one for outlook! Which docent allow me to SMS! If I was to uninstall it. And install the one for Mac's would there be a difference? Would the Download for Mac's allow me to SMS is what I'm really asking? thanks for all your help🙂

Feather6868

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