I have a Microsoft account, but I have to check it out, is it connected with Skype, or not? Actually, Skype works on Nokia, the problem is ''just '' the sound when someone calls me. (It's missing). I can call , without a problem. Does that mean, that Skype IS connected to Microsoft acc., or it's just an irrelevant fact? Anyway, some other Nokia- Windows users have problems with this as well. And especially with Viber. No, I don't have to enter the password each time, and Skype do updates automatically. I'll get the 8.1 to Nokia, but it isn't available yet, am I right ? Will inform you about my '' progress'', thanks so much for helping me. ( I should have taken android, since I heard, it's much more simple than W 8 is. ) See you, and CHEERS !