Skype Faq: Questions Frequently Asked by Skype User

How can I set up my Skype status or video greeting?

Click the “Update your mood indicator” field to the right of your picture. A text cursor will appear, where you can enter your new status. After that, press the Enter key. You can also add a video clip to be used as your greeting.

How can I remember the email I used for registering with Skype?

If you haven't saved the password, turned off automatic Skype login, and forgotten your registration email, then sorry — you can forget about it. But if you have set up automatic Skype login, just click the “Personal settings” –> “Edit my data” menu, and you can see your email in the “Personal data” window.

How can I see the other person's desktop via Skype?

If you need to see your friend's desktop, ask him to choose the “Calls” –> “Show screen” menu in the chat window. He will also need to specify which part of his screen he wants to show you. After that, you can see his desktop in your message window. You can take a screenshot or rotate the screen by clicking the respective menu.

How can I save message history in Skype?

In Windows XP, Skype usually keeps its history here: C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\Application Data\Skype\

In Windows Vista, 7, and 8, the Skype history is located here: C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\Skype\

If you need to reinstall Windows, copy all files from that folder to a thumb drive or another disk volume that will not be formatted during Windows installation, so that you can copy them back later.

How can I create one more Skype user?

If you have already logged in, click “Skype” –> “Sign out” to log out. The login window will open. Click the “Don't you have a login?” text and register a new Skype account.

Is a video record kept on the computer after I talk via Skype?

Skype video is streamed, that is, passed from your webcam to the other party. It is not recorded to your hard disk. However, you can use special software to record the Skype video stream.

How can I record Skype video?

ExtraLabs Recorder for Skype lets you record any Skype video conversations. This app can record both video and audio. It can also stream non-Skype video from your computer to the other person, so there is no need to send a whole video file at once.