One of the things I have been seeing a lot of recently involve errors that say Skype add-on for Internet Explorer has stopped working properly.
(*Windows 7 version of message used)
For those who are not familiar with Skype, it is (From the Skype Wiki LINK: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype (http://en NULL.wikipedia NULL.org/wiki/Skype))
“Skype (pronounced /ˈskaip/) is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Calls to other users of the service and, in some countries, to free-of-charge numbers, are free, while calls to other landlines and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Additional features include instant messaging, file transfer and video conferencing.”
During the install process (if you use the default settings to install), Skype installs what is referred to as the Skype web feature. What this feature provides is a short cut from your browser to Skype, with all phone numbers shown during your browsing appearing like this 
, which allows you to click on the link and then your browser will automatically start Skype and make the phone call for you thru Skype.
In a posting on the Skype support site (LINK:http://share.skype.com/sites/devzone/2007/06/the_skype_addin_for_internet_e.html (http://share NULL.skype NULL.com/sites/devzone/2007/06/the_skype_addin_for_internet_e NULL.html)) they claim that the issue is resolved in newer versions of Skype
In fact, most likely we already have a fixed version for you to start using now! If you have a Skype version is lower than 4.1.0.141, there is an updated version available with many improvements. You can download the latest version here: www.skype.com (http://www NULL.skype NULL.com). You can check your Skype version number under the Help menu in the About dialog.
However, most of the pc’s that I have dealt with this are running Windows Vista or Windows 7 and are using the latest version of Skype. The only solution that I have found works is in Windows go to control panel –> Programs and Features and uninstall the Skype web features.
Keep in mind that by uninstalling the web features you loose the Skype highlighted phone numbers in your browser.