Skype not downloading files

If you’re having trouble sending or receiving a file that’s been sent to you, chances are it’s just a slow connection or bandwidth issue. You can also check the Skype status page to see if . Select Settings. Select Messaging. Select Auto-download photos and/or Auto-download files. After you turn this on, any new photos or files you receive in a chat will automatically be downloaded and saved to your device. You can go back into Settings and turn this feature off at any time.  · I would like to get a solution for the problem with opening/download a received file in Skype. I get the message that We hit a snag loading your file. I found similar posts but no solutions. File is not older the 30days, windows version Windows 10 Enterprise (64 bit) and the Skype version is (corporate version).

IIMF helps protect Skype for Business Online users against the most common forms of viruses without degrading the user experience. Transferring files to Skype contacts isn't supported. By default, Skype for Business Online is configured to prevent users from sending files through IM that have the following file name extensions. To install Skype for Windows, follow these steps: Download the latest version from the Skype website. Select Run to run Skype directly from your browser. Follow the steps in the setup wizard to complete the installation. Start Skype, and then sign in by entering a Microsoft Account user name and password. Its reputation is not so impeccable, and we can hardly call this app a paragon of smooth running. For instance, although Skype and Windows 10 are supposed to get on like a house on fire, their relationship seems more like a battle of wills. As a result, Windows 10 users keep reporting Skype-related issues and asking for help.

If you have any window carrying heavy content (music or video) close these applications first then start downloading. If you run a download management software, discontinue usage first. Just wait for Skype to finish downloading thoroughly. Aside from downloads and internet speed, another problem could also be security. If your attempts to upload attachments to a conference or to send files to a contact generate an error message, this means either that the contact that you're sending the attachment to doesn't have permission to receive files or that the file type is blocked. In Skype for Business Online, certain files types are blocked by the Intelligent Instant Message Filter (IIMF) application. Open File Explorer, type %appdata%and hit Enter. You will be redirected to the current user’s folders where you’ll find the Skype folder. Open it and then navigate to the folder My Skype Received Files. Voila! Here are all your files your contacts sent through Skype. Easy; Yes.