• Sonu Sharma

How to completely remove Skype that comes installed in Windows 10

Skype is a messaging application that although still being used, has seen its popularity decrease in recent times, mainly because of applications such as WhatsApp, which even indirectly ended up taking its place. Despite this, when it was acquired by Microsoft a few years ago, the application began to integrate with Windows, regardless of whether you use it or not.

In the latest versions of Microsoft’s operating system, fortunately, its uninstallation even is gotten easier, but some traces of the program still end up staying in the records even after it’s been removed. Here’s how to get Skype completely out of Windows 10.

Important

The following process only shows how to remove Skype components that come preinstalled in Windows 10. If you installed the program in its traditional desktop version, it will not be affected by the procedures below.

Taking Skype out of Windows startup

Before starting to completely remove Skype on Windows, it is advisable to first remove it from the system boot. To see if it is and remove it is quite simple, see:

  1. Press the “Ctrl + Shift + Esc” keys together to open the “Task Manager”;
  2. Click on the Skype name in the list and then on “Disable.”

This way, the next time Windows is started, Skype will not load with the system.

Doing traditional removal

Although the process is simpler, it is essential to remove Skype by traditional means, ie using the menu of Windows and using its classic option to uninstall programs. Although Skype comes along with Windows, unlike Edge, there is no system protection mechanism to remove it, although it may come back after some system updates. Here’s how to remove it:

  1. Press the “Win + I” keys to enter the “Settings” portion of Windows and go to “Applications”;
  2. Under “Applications and Features,” locate “Skype” in the list and click “Uninstall”;
  3. Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.

Removing traces of Skype

As mentioned above, after uninstalling Skype, some files of the messaging application remain in the machine, including the possibility of it coming back after a Windows update. To prevent this from happening, you must erase this remnant of the program. Check how to proceed:

  1. Press the “Win + R” keys and enter this command:% appdata%. Press “Enter”;
  2. In the window that opens, select the “Skype” folder;
  3. Press the “Shift + Del” keys together and click “Yes”;
  4. Again, restart your computer.

Ready! After you have performed all these procedures, Skype will no longer be part of Windows. If you have regretted your removal, the program can still be downloaded from the Windows Store or through its official website.

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Sonu Sharma: Sonu Sharma is Founder of 'TechKhiladi'. An enthusiast entrepreneur and blogger. He has a very deep interest in learning things related to the digital world and love to sharing his knowledge with others through blogs.

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