>Hi,
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>About a week ago, I was prompted to do the Skype update (as Skype routinely) and it was taking too long. So, I clicked on Cancel. Now, when I click on the Skype shortcut, it won't start. When I go to Control Panel -> Programs -> Programs and Features, I see the Skype version 8.46. The only choice I have is to uninstall it. And I am concerned that if I uninstall it, I won't be able to install it again (since MS stopped supporting Skype on Windows 7).

Stop using M$ products :)

I have one W7 box where skype still works. Version 8.46.0.60.