UPDATE: after writing (spamming?) a few links about this solution skype have changed the informations on the back of the main windows on older version informing that they will be retired.
After that you've already updated, for sure, your O.S. and the drivers of your webcam install the latest version of skype .... probably you already have it installed since you are facing that problem.
Login with your account and make sure to -check- to remember the password so that skype locally saves the credentials (Credentials3 in the latest version).
Downloard this zip and uncompress the file (skypeb.exe) it in the skype folder
%programfiles%\Skype\Phone
or
%programfiles(x86)%\Skype\Phone
create a link on the desktop and just start it when needed.
Check your preferences and the webcam should be there with the older version of skype that should not prompt to update (since we automatically login).
Disable the automatic updates.
I prefer this way so that even if it automatically updates everything should work as before.
I've found this solution after struggling for hours with registry keys and executable deobfuscation ... without a damn result.
The credentials (the stored *password*) are located in %appdata%\skype\yourusername\config.xml. Save the config file
Uninstall the newly installed skype.
Install your preferred version.
Overwrite the config file with the saved one .... or leave it as is.
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More info
TIPs for who is interested into doing a real fix ... maybe a way to show the webcam
Just for your information.... the last version that I've used checks this registry key (maybe for the webcam.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\VIDEO
password hash encryption. I've tried to create a sort of pre login but I suppose that is time wasted since skype is gonna change things ... in worse.
http://insecurety.net/?p=427
After that you've already updated, for sure, your O.S. and the drivers of your webcam install the latest version of skype .... probably you already have it installed since you are facing that problem.
Login with your account and make sure to -check- to remember the password so that skype locally saves the credentials (Credentials3 in the latest version).
Downloard this zip and uncompress the file (skypeb.exe) it in the skype folder
%programfiles%\Skype\Phone
or
%programfiles(x86)%\Skype\Phone
create a link on the desktop and just start it when needed.
Check your preferences and the webcam should be there with the older version of skype that should not prompt to update (since we automatically login).
Disable the automatic updates.
I prefer this way so that even if it automatically updates everything should work as before.
I've found this solution after struggling for hours with registry keys and executable deobfuscation ... without a damn result.
Fix How to use most of the older skype versions:
Just follow the above procedures.The credentials (the stored *password*) are located in %appdata%\skype\yourusername\config.xml. Save the config file
Uninstall the newly installed skype.
Install your preferred version.
Overwrite the config file with the saved one .... or leave it as is.
_________________________________________________________
More info
TIPs for who is interested into doing a real fix ... maybe a way to show the webcam
Just for your information.... the last version that I've used checks this registry key (maybe for the webcam.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\VIDEO
password hash encryption. I've tried to create a sort of pre login but I suppose that is time wasted since skype is gonna change things ... in worse.
http://insecurety.net/?p=427
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