- I Can Get Control On Skype For Business On My Mac App
- I Can Get Control On Skype For Business On My Machine
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Jul 15, 2017 I cannot open skype on my mac. I was forced to upgrade my entire operating system (OSX 10.12) so I could use the latest version of skype. It worked for one day, now skype will not open up at all. I used skype successfully for years on this same computer. Step 2: Remove Skype for Business cache. Exit Skype for Business. For example, click the down arrow next to the gear icon, select File, and then Exit. Start Registry Editor. To do this, right-click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then press OK. Locate the following subkey: Skype for Business 2016: HKEYCURRENTUSERSoftware.
Original story (from Feb 20) follows:
Looks like Skype is acting glitchy for some users currently. According to reports, the Windows 10 client of the service is closing / crashing at the moment. Users are taking to social media to report the problem.
Here are some reports:
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- Only people using Skype for Business on PC, Lync for Mac, or a Skype-enabled desk phone can retrieve a parked call. Call parking does not work to transfer calls to a conventional or analog phone. Only people who have the Skype for Business of Lync for Mac phone service will be able to use call parking. Call parking times out after two minutes.
@Skype your PC app is broken. It kicked me from a call and then closed completely. Now when I open the app it loads but then closes again
@Skype Hey guys, I’m having a huge problem with my skype for Windows 10 app. The window keeps force closing by itself, even through the app is still running in the background.
Any fixes to this? pic.twitter.com/2q1Zx1Q2qx
— Big Boss Isaac 🐯 (@BigBoss_Isaac) February 20, 2019
My SKYPE was working perfectly earlier. Now it won't work at all. Everytime I click on one of my contacts. The screen blanks out and minimizes.
— Joshua Kricker (@KrickerJoshua) February 20, 2019
@SkypeSupport what's going on with Skype, suddenly cycling like it can't connect.
Preview Version on Desktop (Chrome) same as stand Alone.
skype-8.39.0.180 is title of Exe file.
— Fi (@Fleafi7) February 20, 2019
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my skype (for windows) keeps closing after opening and i've tried so many things and even when i installed an older version it's still the same thing
— 17's amy 🗝 (@gaIaxyhan) February 20, 2019
Skype PC version is totally unusable now for me as well. https://t.co/qGty7wzBC4
— Scott Kuberski, KKBC (@scott_kuberski) February 20, 2019
well im not getting an error message but when i keep opening skype after the update it goes to the screen like normal but then goes to the blue loading screen for no reason then back to the normal screen for a few times and then it closes out of nowhere
— RetroClausIsComingToTown (@KennyT83) February 20, 2019
In addition to reports from Windows users (which are pouring in from several regions (indicating widespread outage)), some Mac users are complaining as well:
@SkypeSupport why does Skype keep freaking out on my Mac. It opens and closes ten times then closes altogether. Won’t let me make any calls or anything! Help!
— Bucks N Bass (@bucksnbass_) February 20, 2019
@SkypeSupport I cant access Skype on my mac.
— Sarah (@spiritedunic0rn) February 20, 2019
For it’s part, team Skype or Microsoft hasn’t said anything about this sudden glitch. But we’re keeping a close eye. Will update this story with more relevant information in real time. So keep checking back.
Update 1
Someone who got in touch with Skype chat support got the following response.
It seems this is an emerging issue now globally. We are having massive reports with same issue
Meanwhile, some users say old version of Skype (available here: https://web.skype.com/en/) works fine. Do give it a try and let us know how it goes.
Update 2
For some users, the service is back to normal now.
It's working again for me!
— Sue Trowbridge (@trow125) February 20, 2019
But we’re still keeping a close eye.
Update 3
The official Skype Twitter account confirms the outage has been fixed.
Hi, Angela. There has been a temporary glitch a moment ago that was already fixed. Please check it on your end.
— Skype (@Skype) February 20, 2019
Update 4 (Dec 16)
Going by the latest reports on micro-blogging site Twitter, Skype for Business is encountering some issues. Here’s what some of those affected have to say:
@OfficeSupport
Skype for Business seems to be down in The Netherlands, cannot connect from different tenants.
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Skype is probably older than you kid pipe dow
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Skype for Business is definitely down, UK and Munich in our organisation
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While reports continue to proliferate, there’s no word from the official sources as yet. Rest assured, we’re keeping a close watch and will update this page as and when any new development catches our sight.
Developing….
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Topic Last Modified: 2017-05-03
Summary: Skype for Business Server 2015 or Skype for Business Online administrators can use these tables to understand what features are supported on which clients.
Before you deploy or upgrade to Skype for Business, check which clients are already in use in your organization. Use the tables below to understand the feature support impact on those clients. This can help you communicate changes to users, pace the roll-out process, and fully understand the benefits of upgrading to the latest client.
Some features available with Skype for Business Server 2015 are not available in Skype for Business Online, see Online or Hybrid user accounts for specifics. Skype for Business Online Admins may want to refer to Skype for Business Online Service Description for information on the different plans available to them.
The following tables show the features that are available with each client that works with Skype for Business Server 2015 or Skype for Business Online. You may also want to refer to Mobile client comparison tables for Skype for Business. The Client Access License or User Subscription License your organization purchases will also have an impact on which features are available to your users. Whether you deploy the Full or Basic client to users depends on the license or plan your organization chooses to buy. See the Licensing Guide for more details.
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| Skype for Business Server 2015 and Skype for Business Online support the following previously released clients: Lync 2013, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Mobile, Lync Phone Edition, and Lync 2010 Attendant. For information about these clients when used with other servers, see the Client comparison tables for Lync Server 2013 and Client comparison tables for Lync Server 2010. |
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| The Lync 2010 Attendant client is not supported in Skype for Business Online. |
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| The Skype for Business Web App browser client only provides Meetings support. |
Enhanced Presence support
This table covers the Enhanced Presence features that extend beyond a simple indication of whether a user is online, offline, busy, etc.
Feature/capability | Skype for Business 2015 or 2016 client | Skype for Business on Mac |
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Publish and view status | ||
View status based on calendar free/busy information | ||
View status notes and Out of Office messages | ||
Add a custom location | ||
Add a custom note | ||
Use a photo from any public site for My Picture (not available in Skype for Business Online) |
Contacts and Contact Groups support
This table covers the features relating to managing IM and Presence contacts.
Feature/capability | Skype for Business 2015 or 2016 client | Skype for Business on Mac |
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Pre-populated Contacts list | ||
View and Modify Contacts list | ||
Tag contacts for status change alerts | ||
Control privacy relationships | ||
Search the corporate address book | ||
Search Microsoft Outlook contacts | ||
Manage contact groups | ||
Expand distribution groups and Office 365 Groups | ||
Search for Response Groups (not available in Skype for Business Online) | ||
Display recent contacts group | ||
Display current conversations group | ||
Display alternate contact views (for example, tile) | ||
Sort contacts by Group, Relationship, or New (people who’ve added you to their Contacts list) | ||
Sort contacts by Status (availability) |
IM support
This table covers features related to IM support.
Feature/capability | Skype for Business 2015 or 2016 client | Skype for Business on Mac |
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Initiate IM with or email to a contact | ||
Navigate among multiple IM conversations/Track multiple conversations in a single tabbed window | ||
Log IM conversations in Outlook | If server side conversation history is turned on | |
Use prepared conversation templates | ||
Check spelling | ||
Skill search (with SharePoint Server integration) (On-premises Skype for Business Server and on-premises SharePoint 2013 are required for skill search.) | ||
Persistent Chat (Group Chat) integration (not available for Skype for Business Online) | ||
Escalate a Persistent Chat room to a Skype for Business Meeting with one click (not available for Skype for Business Online) | ||
Inline pictures of sender and receiver in IM window | ||
Send ink messages | ||
Receive ink messages |
Meetings support
This table covers features related to Meetings support.
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Participants can't control desktops that are shared by Lync for Mac 2011 or Communicator for Mac 2011 users. Lync for Mac 2011 and Communicator for Mac 2011 users can control desktops shared by Windows users. This also won't work for Skype for Business Web App on Max OSX.
For Skype for Business Online, this feature requires Microsoft PSTN Conferencing, Exchange Unified Messaging, or a 3rd party audio conferencing provider.
The Lync for Mac 2011 client cannot view Microsoft Office 2013 PowerPoint presentations when they have been shared in a conference by the Skype for Business Web App.
Voice (Telephony) support
This table covers features related to voice services support.
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| Skype for Business Voice (Telephony) features are limited to certain Skype for Business Online subscription plans. For details, see the Skype for Business Online Service Description. |
Feature/capability | Skype for Business 2015 or 2016 client | Skype for Business on Mac |
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Initiate a call | ||
Click to call a contact | ||
Transfer a call | ||
Manage call forwarding | ||
Manage team call settings | ||
Manage delegates | ||
Initiate a call to a Response Group | ||
Support emergency services (E9-1-1) | Requires Skype for Business Server 2015 CU4 | |
Connect to voice mail, set up or change greeting | ||
Missed call notification | ||
Make calls on behalf of another contact (manager/delegate scenario) | ||
Handle another's calls if configured as a delegate | ||
Manage a high volumes of calls | ||
Call park | ||
Group call pickup |
This feature isn't available in Skype for Business Online.
External users support
This table covers features related to support for external users homed on the PSTN.
Feature/capability | Skype for Business 2015 or 2016 client | Skype for Business on Mac |
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Initiate IM with a public contact | ||
Initiate IM with a federated contact | ||
Conduct two-party or multiparty calls with external users (not available in Skype for Business Online) |
Recording support
This table covers features related to support for recording meetings.
Feature/capability | Skype for Business 2015 or 2016 client | Skype for Business on Mac |
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Client-side recording of audio, video, application sharing, desktop sharing, and uploaded content | ||
Client-side recording of file transfers, shared OneNote pages, and PowerPoint annotations | ||
Select preferred recording resolution |
Recording is unavailable in certain Skype for Business Online standalone plans. Recording requires full Skype for Business client rights.
Recording of file transfers, shared OneNote pages, and PowerPoint annotations is unavailable in Skype for Business Online.
Archiving, compliance, and logging support
This table covers features related to support for archiving and logging functions.
Feature/capability | Skype for Business 2015 or 2016 client | Skype for Business on Mac |
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Archiving of IM conversations in Outlook Conversation History | If server side conversation history is turned on | |
Client-side archiving of audio, video, application sharing, desktop sharing, and uploaded content | ||
Client-side archiving of file transfers, shared OneNote pages, and PowerPoint annotations (unavailable in Skype for Business Online) | ||
Access sign-in logs from Skype for Business icon in the task bar |
For Skype for Business Online users, this feature requires Exchange Online and is controlled by the user’s Exchange mailbox In-Place Hold attribute.
Client limitations
Basic client limitations
The features below are available using the Full client and are not available with the Basic client:
Manage team call settings
Manage delegates
Make calls on behalf of another contact (manager/delegate scenario)
Handle another's calls if configured as a delegate
Manage a high volume of calls
Initiate a call to a Response Group
Call park
Group call pickup
Online or Hybrid user account limitations
User accounts can exist either Online or On-premises, and that will affect the features available to that user. Users with accounts on Skype for Business Online will not have access to the following features, even with the Full client:
Enhanced Presence: Use a photo from any public site for My Picture
Contacts: Search for Response Groups
IM Support: Persistent Chat (Group Chat) integration
IM Support: Escalate a Persistent Chat room to a Skype for Business Meeting with one click
External Users: Conduct two-party or multiparty calls with external users
For more information check out this link: PC vs MAC Comparison Chart for Skype4B