Another possibility if Skype is closing unexpectedly is that a third-party application is interfering and causing problems. If the issue began occurring after a recent software change, this could be the root cause.
If Skype keeps closing on you, it’s possible that a core part of the application has become damaged or an essential file has been erased.
Let us see if we can figure it out. in the Background apps window, scroll down through the list of apps and disable the toggle next to Skype. Reboot your computer and open the desktop version of Skype again. It should not close unexpectedly anymore.
You should be asking “Why does Skype keep crashing on Windows 7?”
Some users have determined that in their case the issue is occurring whenever the Skype UWP is opening – this supposedly forces the desktop version of Skype to close. Note: This method is not applicable if you’re running on Windows 7 or Windows 8 since both don’t include the Microsoft Store version of Skype by default.
Does Skype keep shutting down on Windows 10?
From what we gathered, the built-in version of Skype ( Windows 10) does not suffer from the same glitch that causes it to shut down unexpectedly. If the two methods above weren’t effective, consider using the built-in version of Skype (Skype UWP).
You may be wondering “What happens to Skype when I close the Windows 10 window?”
Thanks for your feedback. The classic Skype for Windows Desktop should still run in the background and receive notifications even if you close the window by clicking on the “x” button. When closed, Skype will no longer be shown in the Applications, but will still be present in the Processes tab of the Task Manager.
How to show Skype icon on taskbar when window is closed?
When closed, Skype will no longer be shown in the Applications, but will still be present in the Processes tab of the Task Manager. If you want to see Skype icon on the Taskbar when the window is closed, then you can do this.