Weird Skype bug prevents users from sending messages, removes them from groups

Recent chats are also not visible to many

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Published onMay 16, 2024

published onMay 16, 2024

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In the last few days, I have come across countless reports of users being unable to send messages in groups chats on Skype and being constantly kicked out. Even upon rejoining, they are automatically removed from the group within hours.

For some, the recent messages are not visible. Although it’s clear that these are not deleted, since users can manually search for them. Test messages to self are not going through. Besides, even recently read messages are automatically marked as unread.

All these bugs are present on the latest version of Skype, i.e.,8.119.0.201, as confirmed by users.

Typical workarounds like reinstalling Skype, clearing the cache, or switching network connections fail to work!

Microsoft is aware of the issue and is requesting users to share the logs, according to a post by Microsoft employee in thededicated forum. You could do so from theSkype Insider App, which will prove the most helpful to Microsoft, or even use the regular Skype app.

To submit your Skype logs for assessment, click on theMoreicon (ellipsis) > chooseSettings> go toHelp & Feedback> selectReport a problemon the right > explain the issue in detail > finally click onSend report with logs.

I recommend you send the logs to Microsoft at the earliest, so that the the bug can be analysed and a patch for it released alongside the next update.

Skype users report being kicked out from group chats, older messages displayed in the left pane

Upon checking the forums, I found almost everyone on Skype version8.119.0.201facing a similar set of issues.

Since the bug has been acknowledged by Microsoft and they are working on a fix, I expect a patch to be out soon, and you should then be able to send messages to groups in Skype.

In case you have a small workforce, consider switching to aSkype alternativein the meanwhile.

Were you unable to send messages to groups on Skype? Share your experience with our readers in the comments section.

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