Fix: Skype Notifications Won’T Go Away

Skype users face a problem where Skype refuses to make the message/call notifications go away even after you have read them. This issue also includes the condition where your Skype icon has a red dot on its icon for an indefinite period of time (a red dot means there is a notification you haven’t read yet). The fixes for this issue are quite straightforward and easy. In most cases, just re-logging into your Skype client fixes the issue.

Solution 1: Re-logging into Skype

The easiest workaround for this problem is to re-login into your Skype client. Like all other software, Skype also has its store of bugs and incorrect configurations. It is possible that re-logging into the client will reset all the configurations, load all the data, and fix the problem under discussion.

Note: Do not perform this solution if you don’t have your credentials at hand because you will be required to enter them before you will be able to log in again.

1. Launch the Skype client.
2. Click the “ Menu button (three dots) ” preset at the near top of the window.
3. Now click “ Signout ”.

1. The client will now confirm the sign out by popping a small window. Click “ Sign out ” to proceed.

1. Sign into Skype again using your credentials. Ask any of your friends to send you a sample message and check if the notification problem is fixed .

Solution 2: Logging Skype from your Browser

Another workaround which also works for many people is logging into Skype using any browser. Skype also has a web client from where you can log into your account without the traditional application. You would see a window like this when you will navigate to the web client (link given above).

Sometimes, the signing process can take a while so be patient. After you are signed in, ask any of your friends to message you and open the message. The problem won’t be there in the web client. Now sign out from the web client and see if the problem went away from the application installed on your computer.

Solution 3: Upgrading Skype

If you have an older version of Skype installed on your computer, it is recommended that you upgrade it to the latest version as soon as possible. As we all know, Windows keeps rolling out updates to its operating system and side by side, it also provides updates to its application (Skype). If both of them are not in sync, this might prove a problem for many users. Furthermore, there are numerous bug fixes targeted in the new update for the application. You can easily download the latest version of Skype using the official Microsoft website .

Download the executable to an accessible location and uninstall the currently installed version of Skype using “Programs and features” (press Windows + R and type “ appwiz.cpl ”). After the uninstallation, run the new executable and install the latest version.

How to Fix “Printer is in an error state” Issue?

The error “ WinRAR Error: Next Volume Is Required ” usually appears when you’re extracting a multi-part RAR archive and WinRAR can’t find (or can’t correctly identify) the next file in the sequence . This often happens when a volume is missing , stored in a different folder , or renamed in a way that breaks the archive’s expected order .

In this guide, we’ll go over the most reliable fixes confirmed by affected users, along with what each method is doing behind the scenes so you can choose the right one for your situation.

Important: To extract multi-volume archives, you should always start extraction from the first file in the set. This is usually file.part1.rar , or (in older sets) the main .rar file that comes before .r01 , .r02 , and so on.

1. Download and Place the Missing RAR File

WinRAR needs all parts of a multi-volume archive to complete extraction. This error usually appears when one of the volumes in a set like .part2.rar , .r01 , .r02 , .001 , and similar naming formats is missing . Downloading the missing volume and placing it in the same folder as the other parts allows WinRAR to continue extracting normally .

1. Look at the error message or review the list of archive parts in the folder.
2. Identify which volume is missing (for example, part2.rar , .r02 , .001 , etc.).
3. Go back to the website or source where you downloaded the archive.
4. Locate and download the exact missing file using the same naming format as the others.
5. Make sure the new file name matches the pattern of the rest. Example: If you have file.part1.rar and file.part3.rar , the missing one must be file.part2.rar .
6. Move the downloaded missing volume into the same folder as the other archive parts.
7. Confirm that all parts are in a single folder before extracting.
8. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1 or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
9. WinRAR should now detect all volumes and continue extraction normally .

2. Manually Browse & Select the Next Volume

Use this method only if the next volume already exists , but WinRAR is failing to detect it automatically. This can happen due to incorrect naming , the file being in a different location , or a temporary file access issue. Manually browsing helps WinRAR locate the correct volume and resume extraction without interruption .

1. Right-click the first file in the series (usually .rar or part1.rar ) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
2. When WinRAR cannot find the next volume, it will show the “ Next Volume Is Required ” message.
3. A small window will appear, allowing you to manually select the next volume .
4. Use the file explorer window to locate the folder where the other archive parts are saved.
5. Select the next part based on the naming order (example: select file.part2.rar after file.part1.rar ).
6. Make sure the selected file matches the naming format of the archive (no extra characters like (1) and no mismatched numbering).
7. WinRAR will resume extraction using the selected volume .
8. If additional volumes are missing or stored separately, WinRAR may prompt you again. Repeat the same process until extraction completes.

3. Rename the RAR files in Order

WinRAR relies on a proper naming sequence (such as file.part1.rar , file.part2.rar , file.part3.rar ) to extract multi-volume archives. If a file is named incorrectly, contains extra characters, or is out of order, WinRAR may fail to locate the next volume and show this error. Renaming the files correctly helps WinRAR follow the sequence and extract the archive without interruptions .

Note: Renaming only changes the file name , not the file contents. The goal is to restore the correct sequence so WinRAR can detect the next volume.

1. Go to the folder where all the RAR files are saved.
2. Make sure all parts of the archive are present and stored in the same folder .
3. Check how the parts are currently named . Common patterns include:

file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
file.rar, file.r01, file.r02, file.r03

1. Look for files that don’t match the expected numbering pattern (for example, file.part01.rar , file.part1(1).rar , or unrelated names).
2. Rename each file so it follows the same order without extra characters or mismatched numbering. Example:

Incorrect: file.part1.rar, file.part3.rar, file.part2(1).rar
Correct: file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar

1. Make sure the text before the number is exactly the same for all files.
2. Only the last part number should change.
3. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1.rar or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here .
4. WinRAR should now recognize the sequence and continue extraction normally .

If you still get the same prompt: the archive set is likely incomplete (a part was never downloaded or was removed), or one of the volumes is corrupt and must be re-downloaded from the original source.