Skype won't save settings... any of them?

[braannn]

I'm using Skype 5.5 for Windows, on an XP.

I've never had this issue until very recently. Whenever I restart my computer or otherwise quit Skype, my settings (IM appearance/sound settings/privacy settings) are reverted to default, and it won't remember my password upon startup. When I just close my laptop (going into standby) Skype doesn't actually "quit," my settings are fine and I'm still logged in. Why is this happening? What can I do to get it to stop? It really pretty much sucks having to redo all my settings each time I restart my laptop or login on Skype.

Any help appreciated!

[ruwim]

Quit Skype using the Skype icon in the system try.

Go to Windows Start and in the Run box type %appdata%\skype, press OK button. Find now a folder with the name of your Skype account.

Open this folder. You will find there a file with the name config.xml. You may see only “config” but with XML Document in the Type column. Delete this file.

Restart your Skype and re-enter your personal settings. Save, and again quit Skype.

Are the settings preserved now?

[cubelodyte]

This has been a problem for over 5 years. I wonder will Skype ever make the "Save" button save the settings for us.

[petermbrochu]

Brilliant and simple soultion - finally one that actually worked - thanks

[iwataty]

I now have same problem on Skype 5.1 on Win7, but the solution looks like different on Win7. I don't see config.xml in the suggested folder. 

If anybody can help, I'd appreciate it.

[Tamim]

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iwataty wrote:

I now have same problem on Skype 5.1 on Win7, but the solution looks like different on Win7. I don't see config.xml in the suggested folder. 

If anybody can help, I'd appreciate it.

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enable hidden extensions first

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Show-or-hide-file-name-extensions

[ruwim]

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iwataty wrote:

I now have same problem on Skype 5.1 on Win7, but the solution looks like different on Win7. I don't see config.xml in the suggested folder. 

If anybody can help, I'd appreciate it.

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Have you opened the folder named as your Skype name? Can you see there a file named "config" but with description "XML Document" (or similar) in the Type column?

[mechgt]

I'm having the same issue, Skype is default every time I quit and restart Skype (prompt to select your picture, setup mic/speakers, etc.)  I looked in the prescribed folder (%appdata%\skype), however there's no folder with my screenname.... only Content, My Skype Received Files, and Pictures.  I searched for Config.xml and the file doesn't exist within the Skype folder.

It doesn't look like there's a security issue disallowing access to this folder (see attached, highlighted user is 'me').  Skype is the only app with this issue.  I looked up one folder and many other apps are saving settings in the parent folder just fine.  I also tried opening Skype with 'Run as Administrator' and got the same result, no settings saved.

Windows 7 x64

Skype 5.10.0.116

[Tamim]

try this.

go to Skype folder inside program files/(x86) and go to phone folder and then right click on Skype application and select send to Desktop (Create shortcut)

Re-run skype using this new shortcut.

[mechgt]

Nope, tried running from Phone folder and this did not work. Still no settings saved. Tried it several times.

Just to clarify so I'm not doing something stupid:
- Start Skype, sign-in, go through setup (mic, speakers, ...)
- Everything is OK at this point
- Close window with X, minimizes to task tray (which is super obnoxious, but off topic)
- System Tray > Skype icon > right click > Quit
When I restart Skype no settings are saved.