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There seems to be a bug with newer versions of Skype that Skype does not
remember the setting to 'do not ask me again' The only workaround is to
install an older version of Skype, then save the setting. I actually recommend
installing older versions of Skype anyway (I'm running Skype 3.0) since they
use less memory.
The plugin does only handle just IM/Chat's, it still uses Skype for calls.
Original comment by eionrobb
on 13 Jun 2011 at 8:46
Thanks for the version suggestion...I'll look into that.
Handling of calls: I still get the Call dialog popping up; how can I get it to
stop opening?
-Scott
Original comment by scottsgt...@gmail.com
on 14 Jun 2011 at 3:33
Version use: Ver 3 of Skype is not compatible with my OS (Win7 x64), and
although ver 4 is, the Silent message still reappears each time.
I could live with that, though how can I stop skype4pidgin from intercepting
skype calls and not open a message window or open the call dialog
(Reject/Answer dialog box)?
Original comment by scottsgt...@gmail.com
on 14 Jun 2011 at 7:48
When Skype is in silent mode, it doesn't show any call notification info, which
is why the plugin shows the call notification in Pidgin (else you wouldn't see
it at all).
That's weird that it's still not letting you save the silent mode notice. Can
you have a look in
%appdata%\Skype\{Your skype username}\config.xml
And see if there's a setting for <SilentModeOn> for Pidgin
If there's not, you can try adding one in for
<C.3A.5CProgram.20Files.20.28x86.29.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>1</C.3A.5CProgram.20
Files.20.28x86.29.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>
Original comment by eionrobb
on 14 Jun 2011 at 9:04
skype4pidgin Call notification: the problem, for me, with using that function
is first, rather than simply declining the call and sending the call to voice
mail, the Reject button ends the call, with a busy tone on the other end.
Second, the process opens another window which must be manually closed at the
end of the call, and that window doesn't have access to the number keypad, etc.
If I elect to not enable silent mode, skype4pidgin still opens the skype4pidgin
call notification dialog, which must be manually closed at the end of the call.
Basically, I still want to use Skype for calls and use Pidgin to only handle
IM's. It's possible that the SilentMode issue is affecting how I want to use it.
I added the above code to the XML, though not certain if I need to add it
as-is, and I just placed it after the opening <config...> statement. I still
need to slect the SilentMode option upon startup.
Original comment by scottsgt...@gmail.com
on 14 Jun 2011 at 11:06
Related thread to the Silent Mode issues:
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=797141
Supposedly it's a Feature, not a Bug. The "Do Not Ask Again" box is
non-functional... Which I think is a load of baloney, but there's a reason I
am trying to use Skype via Pidgin instead of via Skype. Skype drives me batty
for many other reasons.
Original comment by ami...@gmail.com
on 17 Jun 2011 at 7:29
The 'SilentModeOn' XML needs to be added after </ShowSendContactsMessages>
Original comment by eionrobb
on 19 Jun 2011 at 11:10
I'm going to try this workaround:
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=792587&view=findpost&p=3394089
install old version (4.2), let it set <SilentModeOn> for Pidgin, upgrade to
latest Skype
Original comment by icecu...@gmail.com
on 22 Jun 2011 at 1:14
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I had success adding the following XML in the
%appdata%\Skype\{Your skype username}\config.xml
file (after </ShowSendContactsMessages>):
<SilentModeOn>
<C.3A.5CProgram.20Files.20.28x86.29.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>1</C.3A.5CProgram.20Files.20.28x86.29.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>
</SilentModeOn>
Original comment by manna...@gmail.com
on 29 Jun 2011 at 3:49
What is the hierarchy for the SilentModeOn element? I don't have a
ShowSendContactsMessages element in my config. What is the common parent
element of SilentModeOn and ShowSendContactMessages?
Original comment by buggerk...@sogetthis.com
on 15 Jul 2011 at 11:53
Parent element is "<UI>"
Original comment by tyler.j....@gmail.com
on 19 Jul 2011 at 6:50
Dropping it right under <UI> worked. When it re-saved itself it just reordered
it to where it wanted it--near the end right above <Sounds>.
Thank you! No more annoying popups!
Original comment by ami...@gmail.com
on 20 Jul 2011 at 5:49
Unfortunately, inserting a <SilentModeOn> element as suggested in comment #10
didn't work for me. Skype happily reordered the config.xml but I still get the
annoying messages.
Original comment by rvdbo...@gmail.com
on 28 Jul 2011 at 11:39
@rvdbo...@gmail.com, did you edit the xml file when Skype wan't running?
Original comment by eionrobb
on 28 Jul 2011 at 11:48
instructions are as follow
1) stop skype application
2) in config.xml under <UI> add
<SilentModeOn>
<C.3A.5CProgram.20Files.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>1</C.3A.5CProgram.20Files.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>
</SilentModeOn>
3) run skype
Original comment by gilemail...@gmail.com
on 9 Oct 2011 at 9:45
Maybe I tried it when Skype was still running - I don't exactly remember. I
have a new laptop now with Windows 7 64 bit on it. I tried it again and managed
to turn off the annoying popups by inserting
<SilentModeOn>
<C.3A.5CProgram.20Files.20.28x86.29.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>1</C.3A.5CProgram.20Files.20.28x86.29.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>
</SilentModeOn>
(note the slightly different tag name) into config.xml, which I found at this
location:
%appdata%\Roaming\Skype\[skype user name]\
Original comment by rvdbo...@gmail.com
on 19 Nov 2011 at 7:42
This is not working for me on Skype 5.5.0.124 on Windows XP Prof SP3 (German
version) with:
<SilentModeOn>
<C.3A.5CProgramme.20.28x86.29.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>1</C.3A.5CProgramme.20.28x86.29.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>
</SilentModeOn>
Somewhere in the <UI> Tag.
I use a AutoHotkey Script which closes the Skype Nagscreen immediately each
time it opens (attached).
But this is a dirty solution. Dirty like Skype itself ;)
Original comment by francwal...@gmail.com
on 3 Jan 2012 at 5:38
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Sorry, I made a mistake. The tag (put just before </UI>) should be:
<SilentModeOn>
<C.3A.5CProgramme.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>1</C.3A.5CProgramme.5CPidgin.5Cpidgin.2Eexe>
</SilentModeOn>
I didn't understand the hex-values (.3A=: .5C=\ .20=space .28=( .29=) .2E=. - I
was irritated by the . as hex-mask-sign) and forgot to discard the (x86) in the
path name (which is for a 64 bit system).
With this tag it is working, finally :)
Original comment by francwal...@gmail.com
on 5 Jan 2012 at 6:48
The current version of the Skype client, 5.10, has fixed the underlying
issue("do not ask me again" now works). Upgrading your Skype client and
restarting Pidgin produces the expected behavior - no dialog is presented
prompting for permission.
Original comment by eugene@kashpureff.org
on 20 Jul 2012 at 3:38
Original issue reported on code.google.com by
scottsgt...@gmail.com
on 13 Jun 2011 at 3:54