How to solved: Installing Skype failed; code 1638 ?

How to solved: Installing Skype failed; code 1638 ?

Dear user,

To resolve your issue you may try these things:

• Manually searching for the uninstaller, usually located in the Skype install directory (C:Program FilesSkype)
• Once you find it run it and let it do its thing
• After that you will be able to install the newer version

If for whatever reason you don't find it there you will probably have to remove Skype manually:

• You'll be doing this using a little handy tool called CCleaner, which you can download from here: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/standard
• Install the app and run it
• You will see 4 Icons on the left column
• Firstly we'll try to find the uninstaller again to see if we get lucky using this program
• Hit the Tools button then the Uninstall button and search for Skype there
• If not then on to manual removing
• You will need to delete the Skype install folder (C:Program filesSkype)
• Also delete the start-menu entries (click on Start -> search for Skype folder -> right-click -> Delete)
• Then go back to the CCleaner app and hit the Registry button
• Then click on Scan for Issues (bottom middle)
• Once the scan is complete click on Fix selected issues (bottom right)

You should be done now. Try installing the newer version and see if it works.

I hope this helps.