How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
I can't find such an option, either in the Skype app settings or in the Task Manager > Startup tab.
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How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
I can't find such an option, either in the Skype app settings or in the Task Manager > Startup tab.
windows-10 skype autostart skype-for-windows-10
edited Jan 30 '18 at 13:59
Run5k
11.2k73152
asked Jan 23 '18 at 16:39
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Try utilizing one of Microsoft's tools like Autoruns. It will show you everything that could potentially startup on your system, and allow you to disable it if you wish.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:43
See my answer Want to delay startup of program but can't find it in Task Scheduler - it lists 17 different ways programs can be started and several programs that can be used to find the startup location.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 23 '18 at 16:46
Autoruns does not contain an entry for Skype, and Msconfig -> Startup tab contains only a link to Task Manager. I'm hoping not to have to look in all 17 places to find out how to disable Skype...
– dr01
Jan 23 '18 at 16:48
1
With the Skype app open, navigate to Tools > Options. Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left, uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right and click the Save button.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:59
1
If you are utilizing the relatively new Skype UWP app, this answer from Microsoft may help: How do I stop Skype from auto start when starting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 17:42
|
show 2 more comments
How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
I can't find such an option, either in the Skype app settings or in the Task Manager > Startup tab.
windows-10 skype autostart skype-for-windows-10
edited Jan 30 '18 at 13:59
Run5k
11.2k73152
asked Jan 23 '18 at 16:39
dr01dr01
76411435
How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
I can't find such an option, either in the Skype app settings or in the Task Manager > Startup tab.
windows-10 skype autostart skype-for-windows-10
windows-10 skype autostart skype-for-windows-10
edited Jan 30 '18 at 13:59
Run5k
11.2k73152
asked Jan 23 '18 at 16:39
dr01dr01
76411435
edited Jan 30 '18 at 13:59
Run5k
11.2k73152
asked Jan 23 '18 at 16:39
dr01dr01
76411435
edited Jan 30 '18 at 13:59
Run5k
11.2k73152
edited Jan 30 '18 at 13:59
Run5k
11.2k73152
edited Jan 30 '18 at 13:59
Run5k
11.2k73152
11.2k73152
asked Jan 23 '18 at 16:39
dr01dr01
76411435
asked Jan 23 '18 at 16:39
dr01dr01
76411435
asked Jan 23 '18 at 16:39
dr01dr01
76411435
76411435
Try utilizing one of Microsoft's tools like Autoruns. It will show you everything that could potentially startup on your system, and allow you to disable it if you wish.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:43
See my answer Want to delay startup of program but can't find it in Task Scheduler - it lists 17 different ways programs can be started and several programs that can be used to find the startup location.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 23 '18 at 16:46
Autoruns does not contain an entry for Skype, and Msconfig -> Startup tab contains only a link to Task Manager. I'm hoping not to have to look in all 17 places to find out how to disable Skype...
– dr01
Jan 23 '18 at 16:48
1
With the Skype app open, navigate to Tools > Options. Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left, uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right and click the Save button.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:59
1
If you are utilizing the relatively new Skype UWP app, this answer from Microsoft may help: How do I stop Skype from auto start when starting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 17:42
|
show 2 more comments
Try utilizing one of Microsoft's tools like Autoruns. It will show you everything that could potentially startup on your system, and allow you to disable it if you wish.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:43
See my answer Want to delay startup of program but can't find it in Task Scheduler - it lists 17 different ways programs can be started and several programs that can be used to find the startup location.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 23 '18 at 16:46
Autoruns does not contain an entry for Skype, and Msconfig -> Startup tab contains only a link to Task Manager. I'm hoping not to have to look in all 17 places to find out how to disable Skype...
– dr01
Jan 23 '18 at 16:48
1
With the Skype app open, navigate to Tools > Options. Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left, uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right and click the Save button.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:59
1
If you are utilizing the relatively new Skype UWP app, this answer from Microsoft may help: How do I stop Skype from auto start when starting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 17:42
Try utilizing one of Microsoft's tools like Autoruns. It will show you everything that could potentially startup on your system, and allow you to disable it if you wish.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:43
Try utilizing one of Microsoft's tools like Autoruns. It will show you everything that could potentially startup on your system, and allow you to disable it if you wish.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:43
See my answer Want to delay startup of program but can't find it in Task Scheduler - it lists 17 different ways programs can be started and several programs that can be used to find the startup location.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 23 '18 at 16:46
See my answer Want to delay startup of program but can't find it in Task Scheduler - it lists 17 different ways programs can be started and several programs that can be used to find the startup location.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 23 '18 at 16:46
Autoruns does not contain an entry for Skype, and Msconfig -> Startup tab contains only a link to Task Manager. I'm hoping not to have to look in all 17 places to find out how to disable Skype...
– dr01
Jan 23 '18 at 16:48
Autoruns does not contain an entry for Skype, and Msconfig -> Startup tab contains only a link to Task Manager. I'm hoping not to have to look in all 17 places to find out how to disable Skype...
– dr01
Jan 23 '18 at 16:48
1
1
With the Skype app open, navigate to Tools > Options. Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left, uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right and click the Save button.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:59
With the Skype app open, navigate to Tools > Options. Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left, uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right and click the Save button.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:59
1
1
If you are utilizing the relatively new Skype UWP app, this answer from Microsoft may help: How do I stop Skype from auto start when starting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 17:42
If you are utilizing the relatively new Skype UWP app, this answer from Microsoft may help: How do I stop Skype from auto start when starting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 17:42
|
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Preventing the classic Skype application from starting
With the classic Skype application window open, do the following:
- Navigate to Tools > Options.
- Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left.
- Uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right.
- Click the Save button.
Preventing Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) from starting
On the other hand, if this is the Skype UWP app those options won't be available. Based upon a similar question on the Microsoft Answers web page, their Skype Community Moderator explained what needs to be done:
The new Microsoft Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) application has
never been present in the Startup tab. Windows apps are not managed
the same way as a Win32 application. The classic Skype for Windows
Desktop is a Win32 application, Skype UWP is not.
If you close your computer without signing out of the Skype UWP
application, then on next computer boot, Skype will auto run in the
background. To maximize Skype UWP you will just need to click on the
application icon.
If you prefer not to be signed in automatically on Skype for Windows
10, you can sign out from the app. We won't sign you in automatically
after that.
In other words, Skype UWP users simply need to logoff from within the app to prevent it from starting automatically during a subsequent Windows 10 login.
As a potentially viable alternative to the Skype Community Moderator's advice, you can turn off the background app functionality for Skype. Navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Privacy
Ensure that you have selected Background apps on the left-hand side, scroll down on the right until you find the entry for Skype and change the slider to Off.
That being said, in addition to the obvious advantages there are minor drawbacks to using this method:
Bear in mind that there’s a downside to this. If you prevent the
Alarms app from running in the background, for example, any alarms you
set won’t go off. If you prevent the Mail app from running in the
background, it won’t notify you of new emails. Apps normally run in
the background to update their live tiles, download new data, and
receive notifications. If you want an app to continue performing these
functions, you should allow it to continue running in the background.
If you don’t care, feel free to prevent the app from running in the
background. You can still use the app normally, but you may have to
wait for it to fetch new data after you launch it.
Uninstalling the classic Skype application
Taking it a step further, if you want remove the application entirely, the classic Skype Win32 application will be listed within the Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel. Simply highlight the Skype entry in the Name column and select the Uninstall button near the top.
Uninstalling Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP)
In contrast, the Skype UWP app won't be found in Programs and Features. As a result, if you want remove that particular version, navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Apps
Ensure that you have selected Apps & features on the upper-left, scroll down on the right and left-click Skype to select Uninstall.
Notably, if the Skype UWP application is already running, before attempting the Uninstall you may need to first select Advanced options, then choose Terminate to "Immediately terminate this app and its related processes." After that, select Uninstall as desired.
Additional reading: Download Skype for More Features Than Windows 10’s Built-In Version
answered Jan 29 '18 at 21:04
Run5kRun5k
11.2k73152
14
I've signed out of Skype and will be signing off/on each time. Unbelievable that Microsoft removed this essential option. Very typical of Microsoft trying to simplify a software by ditching useful features and making it cumbersome to use instead.
– dr01
Jan 30 '18 at 8:25
Note that after our launch skype in order to change the settings YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SKYPE or else those configuration options will not be available
– GyRo
Oct 31 '18 at 10:22
1
This is the kind of behavior (= force the user) that I hate so much that (1) I've uninstalled skype (2) for all my clients meetings I'm now using Teamviewer. Microsoft simply killed skype (not to talk about the ads that are not even targeted to my profile... what a shame).
– Olivier Pons
Feb 2 at 22:16
Look like this is a better option to disable Skype UWP than logoff: Click Start then Settings then Privacy. Select the Background Apps option. Here, identify the application you would like to turn on or off and adjust the slider to do so.
– Troglo
Feb 15 at 15:37
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Preventing the classic Skype application from starting
With the classic Skype application window open, do the following:
- Navigate to Tools > Options.
- Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left.
- Uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right.
- Click the Save button.
Preventing Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) from starting
On the other hand, if this is the Skype UWP app those options won't be available. Based upon a similar question on the Microsoft Answers web page, their Skype Community Moderator explained what needs to be done:
The new Microsoft Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) application has
never been present in the Startup tab. Windows apps are not managed
the same way as a Win32 application. The classic Skype for Windows
Desktop is a Win32 application, Skype UWP is not.
If you close your computer without signing out of the Skype UWP
application, then on next computer boot, Skype will auto run in the
background. To maximize Skype UWP you will just need to click on the
application icon.
If you prefer not to be signed in automatically on Skype for Windows
10, you can sign out from the app. We won't sign you in automatically
after that.
In other words, Skype UWP users simply need to logoff from within the app to prevent it from starting automatically during a subsequent Windows 10 login.
As a potentially viable alternative to the Skype Community Moderator's advice, you can turn off the background app functionality for Skype. Navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Privacy
Ensure that you have selected Background apps on the left-hand side, scroll down on the right until you find the entry for Skype and change the slider to Off.
That being said, in addition to the obvious advantages there are minor drawbacks to using this method:
Bear in mind that there’s a downside to this. If you prevent the
Alarms app from running in the background, for example, any alarms you
set won’t go off. If you prevent the Mail app from running in the
background, it won’t notify you of new emails. Apps normally run in
the background to update their live tiles, download new data, and
receive notifications. If you want an app to continue performing these
functions, you should allow it to continue running in the background.
If you don’t care, feel free to prevent the app from running in the
background. You can still use the app normally, but you may have to
wait for it to fetch new data after you launch it.
Uninstalling the classic Skype application
Taking it a step further, if you want remove the application entirely, the classic Skype Win32 application will be listed within the Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel. Simply highlight the Skype entry in the Name column and select the Uninstall button near the top.
Uninstalling Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP)
In contrast, the Skype UWP app won't be found in Programs and Features. As a result, if you want remove that particular version, navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Apps
Ensure that you have selected Apps & features on the upper-left, scroll down on the right and left-click Skype to select Uninstall.
Notably, if the Skype UWP application is already running, before attempting the Uninstall you may need to first select Advanced options, then choose Terminate to "Immediately terminate this app and its related processes." After that, select Uninstall as desired.
Additional reading: Download Skype for More Features Than Windows 10’s Built-In Version
answered Jan 29 '18 at 21:04
Run5kRun5k
11.2k73152
14
I've signed out of Skype and will be signing off/on each time. Unbelievable that Microsoft removed this essential option. Very typical of Microsoft trying to simplify a software by ditching useful features and making it cumbersome to use instead.
– dr01
Jan 30 '18 at 8:25
Note that after our launch skype in order to change the settings YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SKYPE or else those configuration options will not be available
– GyRo
Oct 31 '18 at 10:22
1
This is the kind of behavior (= force the user) that I hate so much that (1) I've uninstalled skype (2) for all my clients meetings I'm now using Teamviewer. Microsoft simply killed skype (not to talk about the ads that are not even targeted to my profile... what a shame).
– Olivier Pons
Feb 2 at 22:16
Look like this is a better option to disable Skype UWP than logoff: Click Start then Settings then Privacy. Select the Background Apps option. Here, identify the application you would like to turn on or off and adjust the slider to do so.
– Troglo
Feb 15 at 15:37
add a comment |
Preventing the classic Skype application from starting
With the classic Skype application window open, do the following:
- Navigate to Tools > Options.
- Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left.
- Uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right.
- Click the Save button.
Preventing Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) from starting
On the other hand, if this is the Skype UWP app those options won't be available. Based upon a similar question on the Microsoft Answers web page, their Skype Community Moderator explained what needs to be done:
The new Microsoft Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) application has
never been present in the Startup tab. Windows apps are not managed
the same way as a Win32 application. The classic Skype for Windows
Desktop is a Win32 application, Skype UWP is not.
If you close your computer without signing out of the Skype UWP
application, then on next computer boot, Skype will auto run in the
background. To maximize Skype UWP you will just need to click on the
application icon.
If you prefer not to be signed in automatically on Skype for Windows
10, you can sign out from the app. We won't sign you in automatically
after that.
In other words, Skype UWP users simply need to logoff from within the app to prevent it from starting automatically during a subsequent Windows 10 login.
As a potentially viable alternative to the Skype Community Moderator's advice, you can turn off the background app functionality for Skype. Navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Privacy
Ensure that you have selected Background apps on the left-hand side, scroll down on the right until you find the entry for Skype and change the slider to Off.
That being said, in addition to the obvious advantages there are minor drawbacks to using this method:
Bear in mind that there’s a downside to this. If you prevent the
Alarms app from running in the background, for example, any alarms you
set won’t go off. If you prevent the Mail app from running in the
background, it won’t notify you of new emails. Apps normally run in
the background to update their live tiles, download new data, and
receive notifications. If you want an app to continue performing these
functions, you should allow it to continue running in the background.
If you don’t care, feel free to prevent the app from running in the
background. You can still use the app normally, but you may have to
wait for it to fetch new data after you launch it.
Uninstalling the classic Skype application
Taking it a step further, if you want remove the application entirely, the classic Skype Win32 application will be listed within the Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel. Simply highlight the Skype entry in the Name column and select the Uninstall button near the top.
Uninstalling Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP)
In contrast, the Skype UWP app won't be found in Programs and Features. As a result, if you want remove that particular version, navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Apps
Ensure that you have selected Apps & features on the upper-left, scroll down on the right and left-click Skype to select Uninstall.
Notably, if the Skype UWP application is already running, before attempting the Uninstall you may need to first select Advanced options, then choose Terminate to "Immediately terminate this app and its related processes." After that, select Uninstall as desired.
Additional reading: Download Skype for More Features Than Windows 10’s Built-In Version
answered Jan 29 '18 at 21:04
Run5kRun5k
11.2k73152
14
I've signed out of Skype and will be signing off/on each time. Unbelievable that Microsoft removed this essential option. Very typical of Microsoft trying to simplify a software by ditching useful features and making it cumbersome to use instead.
– dr01
Jan 30 '18 at 8:25
Note that after our launch skype in order to change the settings YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SKYPE or else those configuration options will not be available
– GyRo
Oct 31 '18 at 10:22
1
This is the kind of behavior (= force the user) that I hate so much that (1) I've uninstalled skype (2) for all my clients meetings I'm now using Teamviewer. Microsoft simply killed skype (not to talk about the ads that are not even targeted to my profile... what a shame).
– Olivier Pons
Feb 2 at 22:16
Look like this is a better option to disable Skype UWP than logoff: Click Start then Settings then Privacy. Select the Background Apps option. Here, identify the application you would like to turn on or off and adjust the slider to do so.
– Troglo
Feb 15 at 15:37
add a comment |
Preventing the classic Skype application from starting
With the classic Skype application window open, do the following:
- Navigate to Tools > Options.
- Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left.
- Uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right.
- Click the Save button.
Preventing Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) from starting
On the other hand, if this is the Skype UWP app those options won't be available. Based upon a similar question on the Microsoft Answers web page, their Skype Community Moderator explained what needs to be done:
The new Microsoft Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) application has
never been present in the Startup tab. Windows apps are not managed
the same way as a Win32 application. The classic Skype for Windows
Desktop is a Win32 application, Skype UWP is not.
If you close your computer without signing out of the Skype UWP
application, then on next computer boot, Skype will auto run in the
background. To maximize Skype UWP you will just need to click on the
application icon.
If you prefer not to be signed in automatically on Skype for Windows
10, you can sign out from the app. We won't sign you in automatically
after that.
In other words, Skype UWP users simply need to logoff from within the app to prevent it from starting automatically during a subsequent Windows 10 login.
As a potentially viable alternative to the Skype Community Moderator's advice, you can turn off the background app functionality for Skype. Navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Privacy
Ensure that you have selected Background apps on the left-hand side, scroll down on the right until you find the entry for Skype and change the slider to Off.
That being said, in addition to the obvious advantages there are minor drawbacks to using this method:
Bear in mind that there’s a downside to this. If you prevent the
Alarms app from running in the background, for example, any alarms you
set won’t go off. If you prevent the Mail app from running in the
background, it won’t notify you of new emails. Apps normally run in
the background to update their live tiles, download new data, and
receive notifications. If you want an app to continue performing these
functions, you should allow it to continue running in the background.
If you don’t care, feel free to prevent the app from running in the
background. You can still use the app normally, but you may have to
wait for it to fetch new data after you launch it.
Uninstalling the classic Skype application
Taking it a step further, if you want remove the application entirely, the classic Skype Win32 application will be listed within the Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel. Simply highlight the Skype entry in the Name column and select the Uninstall button near the top.
Uninstalling Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP)
In contrast, the Skype UWP app won't be found in Programs and Features. As a result, if you want remove that particular version, navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Apps
Ensure that you have selected Apps & features on the upper-left, scroll down on the right and left-click Skype to select Uninstall.
Notably, if the Skype UWP application is already running, before attempting the Uninstall you may need to first select Advanced options, then choose Terminate to "Immediately terminate this app and its related processes." After that, select Uninstall as desired.
Additional reading: Download Skype for More Features Than Windows 10’s Built-In Version
answered Jan 29 '18 at 21:04
Run5kRun5k
11.2k73152
Preventing the classic Skype application from starting
With the classic Skype application window open, do the following:
- Navigate to Tools > Options.
- Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left.
- Uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right.
- Click the Save button.
Preventing Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) from starting
On the other hand, if this is the Skype UWP app those options won't be available. Based upon a similar question on the Microsoft Answers web page, their Skype Community Moderator explained what needs to be done:
The new Microsoft Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP) application has
never been present in the Startup tab. Windows apps are not managed
the same way as a Win32 application. The classic Skype for Windows
Desktop is a Win32 application, Skype UWP is not.
If you close your computer without signing out of the Skype UWP
application, then on next computer boot, Skype will auto run in the
background. To maximize Skype UWP you will just need to click on the
application icon.
If you prefer not to be signed in automatically on Skype for Windows
10, you can sign out from the app. We won't sign you in automatically
after that.
In other words, Skype UWP users simply need to logoff from within the app to prevent it from starting automatically during a subsequent Windows 10 login.
As a potentially viable alternative to the Skype Community Moderator's advice, you can turn off the background app functionality for Skype. Navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Privacy
Ensure that you have selected Background apps on the left-hand side, scroll down on the right until you find the entry for Skype and change the slider to Off.
That being said, in addition to the obvious advantages there are minor drawbacks to using this method:
Bear in mind that there’s a downside to this. If you prevent the
Alarms app from running in the background, for example, any alarms you
set won’t go off. If you prevent the Mail app from running in the
background, it won’t notify you of new emails. Apps normally run in
the background to update their live tiles, download new data, and
receive notifications. If you want an app to continue performing these
functions, you should allow it to continue running in the background.
If you don’t care, feel free to prevent the app from running in the
background. You can still use the app normally, but you may have to
wait for it to fetch new data after you launch it.
Uninstalling the classic Skype application
Taking it a step further, if you want remove the application entirely, the classic Skype Win32 application will be listed within the Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel. Simply highlight the Skype entry in the Name column and select the Uninstall button near the top.
Uninstalling Skype for Windows 10 (Skype UWP)
In contrast, the Skype UWP app won't be found in Programs and Features. As a result, if you want remove that particular version, navigate to the following location:
Start > Settings > Apps
Ensure that you have selected Apps & features on the upper-left, scroll down on the right and left-click Skype to select Uninstall.
Notably, if the Skype UWP application is already running, before attempting the Uninstall you may need to first select Advanced options, then choose Terminate to "Immediately terminate this app and its related processes." After that, select Uninstall as desired.
Additional reading: Download Skype for More Features Than Windows 10’s Built-In Version
answered Jan 29 '18 at 21:04
Run5kRun5k
11.2k73152
edited Feb 16 at 19:03
answered Jan 29 '18 at 21:04
Run5kRun5k
11.2k73152
answered Jan 29 '18 at 21:04
Run5kRun5k
11.2k73152
answered Jan 29 '18 at 21:04
Run5kRun5k
11.2k73152
11.2k73152
14
I've signed out of Skype and will be signing off/on each time. Unbelievable that Microsoft removed this essential option. Very typical of Microsoft trying to simplify a software by ditching useful features and making it cumbersome to use instead.
– dr01
Jan 30 '18 at 8:25
Note that after our launch skype in order to change the settings YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SKYPE or else those configuration options will not be available
– GyRo
Oct 31 '18 at 10:22
1
This is the kind of behavior (= force the user) that I hate so much that (1) I've uninstalled skype (2) for all my clients meetings I'm now using Teamviewer. Microsoft simply killed skype (not to talk about the ads that are not even targeted to my profile... what a shame).
– Olivier Pons
Feb 2 at 22:16
Look like this is a better option to disable Skype UWP than logoff: Click Start then Settings then Privacy. Select the Background Apps option. Here, identify the application you would like to turn on or off and adjust the slider to do so.
– Troglo
Feb 15 at 15:37
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I've signed out of Skype and will be signing off/on each time. Unbelievable that Microsoft removed this essential option. Very typical of Microsoft trying to simplify a software by ditching useful features and making it cumbersome to use instead.
– dr01
Jan 30 '18 at 8:25
Note that after our launch skype in order to change the settings YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SKYPE or else those configuration options will not be available
– GyRo
Oct 31 '18 at 10:22
1
This is the kind of behavior (= force the user) that I hate so much that (1) I've uninstalled skype (2) for all my clients meetings I'm now using Teamviewer. Microsoft simply killed skype (not to talk about the ads that are not even targeted to my profile... what a shame).
– Olivier Pons
Feb 2 at 22:16
Look like this is a better option to disable Skype UWP than logoff: Click Start then Settings then Privacy. Select the Background Apps option. Here, identify the application you would like to turn on or off and adjust the slider to do so.
– Troglo
Feb 15 at 15:37
14
14
I've signed out of Skype and will be signing off/on each time. Unbelievable that Microsoft removed this essential option. Very typical of Microsoft trying to simplify a software by ditching useful features and making it cumbersome to use instead.
– dr01
Jan 30 '18 at 8:25
I've signed out of Skype and will be signing off/on each time. Unbelievable that Microsoft removed this essential option. Very typical of Microsoft trying to simplify a software by ditching useful features and making it cumbersome to use instead.
– dr01
Jan 30 '18 at 8:25
Note that after our launch skype in order to change the settings YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SKYPE or else those configuration options will not be available
– GyRo
Oct 31 '18 at 10:22
Note that after our launch skype in order to change the settings YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO SKYPE or else those configuration options will not be available
– GyRo
Oct 31 '18 at 10:22
1
1
This is the kind of behavior (= force the user) that I hate so much that (1) I've uninstalled skype (2) for all my clients meetings I'm now using Teamviewer. Microsoft simply killed skype (not to talk about the ads that are not even targeted to my profile... what a shame).
– Olivier Pons
Feb 2 at 22:16
This is the kind of behavior (= force the user) that I hate so much that (1) I've uninstalled skype (2) for all my clients meetings I'm now using Teamviewer. Microsoft simply killed skype (not to talk about the ads that are not even targeted to my profile... what a shame).
– Olivier Pons
Feb 2 at 22:16
Look like this is a better option to disable Skype UWP than logoff: Click Start then Settings then Privacy. Select the Background Apps option. Here, identify the application you would like to turn on or off and adjust the slider to do so.
– Troglo
Feb 15 at 15:37
Look like this is a better option to disable Skype UWP than logoff: Click Start then Settings then Privacy. Select the Background Apps option. Here, identify the application you would like to turn on or off and adjust the slider to do so.
– Troglo
Feb 15 at 15:37
add a comment |
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Try utilizing one of Microsoft's tools like Autoruns. It will show you everything that could potentially startup on your system, and allow you to disable it if you wish.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:43
See my answer Want to delay startup of program but can't find it in Task Scheduler - it lists 17 different ways programs can be started and several programs that can be used to find the startup location.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 23 '18 at 16:46
Autoruns does not contain an entry for Skype, and Msconfig -> Startup tab contains only a link to Task Manager. I'm hoping not to have to look in all 17 places to find out how to disable Skype...
– dr01
Jan 23 '18 at 16:48
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With the Skype app open, navigate to Tools > Options. Highlight the General settings section on the upper-left, uncheck the option to Start Skype when I start Windows on the right and click the Save button.
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 16:59
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If you are utilizing the relatively new Skype UWP app, this answer from Microsoft may help: How do I stop Skype from auto start when starting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 23 '18 at 17:42