Hello, in previous versions of Skype, a pop up window with a chat alert used to appear when a message is sent to you. In version 6.18.0.106 which is probably the latest for windows, nothing alerts when a new thread is sent to you. It really exasperates me, because I have to manually look for new threads. I wish if there is a way to configure and optimize Skype so its to work virtually with what used to be in 3.8. I dont need all these advirtisements. Microsoft has captured Skype for its commercially manipulating attitude, without caring that much about accessibility concerns. I believe that a formal delegation of blind Skype users for windows has to scrutinize this issue with Microsoft technical officials. Thank you and best regards. Mostafa Almahdy. ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq