Try restarting Skype and find out if this quick workaround does the trick for you.

If the issue persists, follow the troubleshooting steps below.

If bandwidth issues are the norm for you, switch to a cable connection, oruse a different connectionaltogether.

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you might also unplug your router and leave it unplugged for one minute.

drop off of your Skype account, wait for thirty seconds, then log back in.

peek if you notice any improvements.

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Ask the host to generate a new link.

see if youre getting the same error when using a different link.

Maybe something went wrong when the host generated the first link.

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Running outdated app versions may trigger all sorts of glitches.

Launch Skype, click onHelp, and selectCheck for updates manually.

Or simply click onNotifications, and hit theUpdatebutton.

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Reinstall Skype

If youre still getting the same error, uninstall Skype.

Of course, convincing tens of meeting attendees to switch toZoomorMicrosoft Teamsmight be difficult.

Well, it doesnt hurt to ask.

Then, sign out of your Skype account and log back in.

Be sure to update Skype to the latest version.

Alternatively, you could also ask the host to generate a new link.

If the issue persists, reinstall Skype and switch to Zoom or Teams.