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    skype causing problem with wifi

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tinderbox (UK), May 10, 2007.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

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    I keep getting the message "acquiring network address" on the task-bar.

    My wifi works fine, but it`s getting on my nerves.

    I have found the problem is skype.

    If skype loads before xp acquires my network setting on boot up, I get the "acquiring network address" message.

    but if i manualy launch skype after my xp acquires my network settings it connects perfectly.

    so the problem lies with skype.

    Is their a way to load skype last after everything else has loaded.

    thanks.

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 10, 2007
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    have u tried:
    1. unchecking the start.up box within skype (start with windows)
    2. add skype shorcut inside startup folder and put it in the last position

    cheers ...
     
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    I have tried putting skype in start-up, but skype still starts before xp acquires my network setting.

    why should skype be conflicting with my network address if it starts first.

    regards.

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 10, 2007
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    well, i've just tried to set my system up for skype to start with windows - can't duplicate the issue u r having :-(
    my configuration:
    . wifi via router (also tested with direct connect)
    . avast and comodo
    . spywareblaster
    . bunches of other processes (hp prt manager etc ..)
    . skype version = 3.2.0.145

    cannot say for sure why is that skype created conflict if it started 1st - mail their support

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, May 10, 2007
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