Skype for Web plugin does not work when ran from Visual Studio

Question

Hello,

I have a problem that the SfB web plugin works in IE when I start my web application directly from the IIS (or browse directly to the app page), but when I run it through the Visual Studio (2012 or 2013), the plugin reports "NotInstalled" on the console log. Did anyone experienced this behavior? What shall I do?

Kind regards,
Ratko.

Answer 1

Hi Ratko,

I've experienced the same issue, I think that the problem is due to the plugin installed on the machine.

When I run my project from Visual Studio automatically the Internet Explorer (64 bit) is launched, but the plugin installed is for 32 bit. I've open another request on this forum.

Could you check if my analysis is correct?

Answer 2

You might want to also check that the site ran through Visual Studio is hosted on HTTPS as I believe the plugin will not function properly.

Answer 3

Hello Andrea,

if I run the app directly, both from IE 32bit and 64bit (from Program Files or Program Files (x86)), the plugin works.

I changed the debugger to run an IE 32bit in Visual Studio, and it still does not work :(

Kind regards,
Ratko.

Answer 4

Hello Shelby,

no, the app is not runned on HTTPS - plain HTTP address is used.

Kind regards,
Ratko.