Skype pushes out Windows update following massive login glitch

Skype has published an update that provides an easy way for users to log back into the system following a software glitch that resulted in the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service hanging up on users on Thursday.

File called shared

This multi-step process involved deleting a file called "shared.xml" that had become corrupted as a result of the problem, a process even Skype admits is "fairly technical". Windows users can now avoid fiddling around with their system by applying an automated update, published late on Thursday. An update for Mac users is promised over forthcoming days. Linux users will have to tweak their systems for themselves.