In this tutorial, learn how to fix Skype notifications not working on Windows 10.
Update the app if you aren’t getting consistent notifications regarding the communications you’ve received through Skype. Running out-of-date Skype versions might cause a slew of issues. After that, log out, restart the app, and log back in. If the issue persists, try the troubleshooting suggestions below.
Why Won’t Skype Notifications Work on Windows 10?
Let Skype Run in the Background
Don’t be surprised if you don’t get any notifications if you stop Skype from running in the background.
1. Select Privacy from the Settings menu.
2. Then, in the left pane, go to App permissions, then to Background apps, and turn on the option to Let apps run in the background.
3. However, if you don’t want all of your apps to run in the background, you can just enable select programs. Toggle Skype on by scrolling down to Choose which programs can run in the background.
Check Your Notification Settings
Make sure you’ve enabled all Skype notifications.
1. Select System from the Settings menu.
2. Then select Notifications and Actions from the drop-down menu.
3. Turn on the option to Get Notifications from apps and other senders.
4. Scroll down and check that Skype can send you notifications. If you can’t find Skype under the Most recent view, sort the list by name.
Additionally, check your current app notification settings in Skype settings. Make sure the actions you’re interested in can send you desktop notifications.
You can set the app to show you certain notification categories even when Do Not Disturb is on if you use it frequently.
Check Your Focus Assist Settings
Your Skype notification settings can be overridden by your Focus Assist settings. Perhaps you’ve already set up automatic rules that prevent all notifications during certain hours. Perhaps receiving Skype notifications isn’t high on your priority list.
Disable all of your Automatic rules and turn Off Focus Assist. Check to see if Skype is able to send you notifications right now.
Keep in mind that if you turn off Focus Assist, you’ll get all of your app and contact notifications. That could potentially cause you to lose focus.
Reset Skype Local Settings
1. Completely close Skype. End the Skype-related processes in the Task Manager to accomplish this. You may also quit Skype by right-clicking it in the taskbar and selecting Quit.
2. Then, in the Windows Search box, type %appdata%\microsoft. Enter the code.
3. Look for the Skype for Desktop folder on your computer. Rename it to Skype for Desktop_old using a right-click.
4. Restart Skype and see if the notification issue has been resolved.
Conclusion
Check your app and system notification settings if Skype notifications aren’t working on Windows 10. Make sure you’ve given the app permission to send you notifications. Resetting the Skype settings on your computer may also help.
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