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Skype Delayed Messages: 4 Ways to Deal With Pending Messages
Expert solutions to get your Skype messages instantly
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Updated onJuly 8, 2024
updated onJuly 8, 2024
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Skypeis the pioneer of messaging andvideo conferencing software. It remains the most used and, with its many integrated services, is undoubtedly one of the best applications in the market. But many users reported that Skype had delayed messages.
For some, Skype is sending messages late, while others found that Skype messages are stuck on sending and don’t go through at all. No matter the case, the problem can be easily fixed, and we will help you.
Why are my Skype messages delayed?
Here are a few reasons Skype is taking forever to send messages:
What can I do about delayed Skype messages?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, try the quick ones first:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Update Skype
2. Reset Skype
Resetting any app fixes a range of issues, which also works in the case of delayed messages on Skype. After completing the reset, check whether the problem is resolved. If not, you are left with limited options.
3. Install the classic version of Skype
If the previous solutions didn’t work, you coulddownload the classic version of Skype. Most users who reported problems with the regular version found Skype Classic working seamlessly without any delayed messages.
Just ensure you don’t already have Skype installed when running the setup. If that’s the case,uninstall the applicationand then launch the setup for Skype Classic. Though if you have previously installed Skype from the Microsoft Store, both versions should run together.
4. Use the web version of Skype
Certainly not the first choice for many, but when all else fails, you can always use theweb version of Skype. Simply head to the website, log in, and you should be ready.
This negates the idea of using Skype as an application, which is far more seamless but could be used as a temporary measure.
These are all our solutions when Skype has delayed messages; we hope one of these did the trick for you. In case you delete messages and would like to recover them later, we have an interesting article on how torecover deleted Skype messages.
Besides, if you are looking for alternatives, check our curated list of themost secure video conferencing software.
For any queries or to share solutions that worked for you, use the comments section below.
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
