Some users, when trying to log in to
Skype for the Windows, face with an error, according to which, for the successful authorization you should activate the function of working with cookies in the browser.
Cookies must be allowed
Your browser is currently set to block cookies. Your browser must allow cookies before you can use a Microsoft account. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer that tell Microsoft sites and services when you're signed in. To learn how to allow cookies, see online help in your web browser.
Since not all users know that Skype for Windows uses the functions of Internet Explorer to display Web content, they check the settings and enable cookies in the browser (that is, one that is always used to visit web sites). But as you understand, it doesn’t eliminate the error, and once you try to enter Skype, the demand that you should permit working with cookie files appears again.
Solution
To resolve this issue and resume the Skype operability, you should turn off the blocking of cookie files in Internet Explorer. Do it as follows:
- Close Skype
- Run Internet Explorer
- Open the menu “Tools” (in newer versions of IE, the gear icon)
- Select “Browser Properties” (in older versions of IE, “Internet Options”)
- Open the tab “Privacy” and click “Advanced”
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Put boxes next to the following options:
- Accept “First-party cookies”
- Enable “Third-party cookie files”
- Always allow session cookies
- Close Internet Explorer and run Skype
What to do if the problem is not solved?
If the above instructions haven’t helped to solve the problem of cookie files when logging into Skype, try to
reset Internet Explorer settings.
As always, I wait for your feedback and questions in the comments (of course, if something doesn’t work, specify your operating system and Internet Explorer version).
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-JR
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), #I have Firefox and safari browsers.Cookies are allowed on both browsers.
I don't have Internet explorer. but Skype insists that I am not allowing cookies.
Tried many alternatives now it's time to vote with my feet/mouse.
John
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), #This explanation and solution worked perfectly. Thank you for saving the day. MS and Skype are not always clear about how to solve their problems. Well done!
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