The problem "can not add a contact on Skype"

Very often, organizational changes in the computer industry remain unknown to ordinary users. Only curious are aware of the latest developments: they know that ATI is part of the largest developer of central processors - AMD, and all the rights to the famous Skype program were recently purchased by Microsoft.

The most important thing for most users is that the programs and hardware components work efficiently, and you can not think about such little things as who and whom you bought. However, recently in the forums in huge quantities began to appear the question: "I can not add contact in Skype. What to do?". The reason for this was the server change and the beginning of making changes to the program by the new owner. However, the problem when a person claims "I can not add contacts to Skype" is not at all new. It is often explained by less global causes than the above.

Basics

One of the reasons why a user often states: "I can not add a contact to Skype" is the wrong configuration of the operating system's programs. So, all versions of Skype, starting from 5.5, actively use WSE (Windows Scripting Engine), ActiveX, JavaScript and, surprisingly, some modules of the browser Internet Explorer (IE). Thus, the incorrect operation of any of these software components (including customization features) can lead to the user having to study the topic "I can not add a contact in Skype" on the forums.

To restore functionality, you can try to update these programs - they are all free and easily searchable in the browser. Also, sometimes you can solve the problem by installing a new Skype.

Working with the program

Sometimes a problem like "I can not add a contact on Skype" is due to a person's wrong actions. This is especially true for beginners, who "see" Skype for the first time. Let's recall the basics of the work.

After registering in the system and launching the program in the contact list, only Echo is located - this is the communication check service. To add an interlocutor, you need to know his nickname - a fictitious name in the system.

We also allow search by name and surname, mail or phone number. It is necessary to click on "Contacts" in the program menu and select "Add contact". In the line "Login Skype" you should type a well-known nickname and wait until the system gives out data about this person. It remains only to check them and click "Add". After this, you must send a special request, which must be confirmed by the other party. Otherwise, the contact will be inactive, although it can still be contacted via the right mouse button menu (if the person is on the Web).

In new versions of the program, the interface has been slightly changed: a silhouette of the person and a plus sign next to it are displayed above the contact list window. Clicking on this icon, you need to type in the appeared line a well-known nickname.

Before raising the topic on the forum "I can not add friends on Skype", it is necessary to make sure that the dial-in login (nickname) is correct. In addition, sometimes the search takes some time - you need to wait for the results. The delay is especially noticeable with slow connections.