What is causing the We can’t open Skype. You are already signed in on this computer” error?
This is a well known Skype issue that prevents the user from signing in again. It typically occurs after an unexpected crash or after the computer has been inactive for a long period of time. We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports. Based on what we gathered, there are two fairly common scenarios that will trigger this particular error message: If you’re currently trying to fix this particular error message, this article will provide you with a list of verified troubleshooting steps. Below you have a couple of steps that other users in a similar situation have used to get the issue resolved. With this in mind, follow the steps presented below in order to resolve the “We can’t open Skype. You are already signed in on this computer” error.
How to fix the “We can’t open Skype” error
Most of the users that encountered this issue have reported that the error message was no longer occurring after they reset all Skype settings. This procedure involves killing all Skype processes and renaming the Skype data folder. Here’s a quick guide on how to do this: Note: If you’re using the built-in desktop version (not the built-in one included by default with Windows 10) we encourage you to update your Skype version to the latest version. You can download the latest version from this link (here).
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