Unable to uninstall skype error code 2738. whats the best solution for that?

Upon further research, I've found a solution to your issue...Microsoft released a Fix for it
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall

There are a couple of suggestions on how to address this issue here:

http://community.skype.com/t5/Windows/Installing-Skype-failed-error-2738/td-p/13754

Update your skype then uninstall it. Or you can use http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

Hi, You should uninstall skype and ther reinstall it new. There semes to be a corrupt files in it. Good luck

install revo uninstaller its a free application.

then uninstall skype using revo.

sir ,fist do
start-run and type regedit ,HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE click on outsid pluse ,
see the sky entry right click on and delet it,

second do
format your
drive as c:

This sounds like a problem in the Windows registry but, however, as Skype are updating all the time, you may find a solution here.

http://developer.skype.com/SkypeGarage/ReportIssue

You can report your issue and it can be dealt with quickly.

Hi there,

To resolve this issue, install Microsoft Windows Script Host Version 5.6.
Install skype after downloading this.

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=01592C48-207D-4BE1-8A76-1C4099D7BBB9&displaylang=en
For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 119591 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/119591/ How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

you should have on your XP service packs 1&2 minimum now available service pack3

Hi, The best thing to do is remove both Skype & your camera-Display system then everything is uninstalled restart your PC once everything has restarted install your camera operating system restart your PC again, now install Skype restart PC again, now all should work perfectly. Please leave me feed back: Malcolm Campbell, Thanks.