Skype just loaded after booting PC
This might be a stupid question but I'm quite concerned, I have just booted my PC and Skype loaded with me signed in.
I don't use Skype, and if I did sign up for an account, it was a very long time ago.
Skype has never been logged in or even used on this machine, and no friends or family members also use this PC.
Does anybody know if Windows has had a update which enables this?
I'm on Windows 10
windows windows-10 boot login skype
edited Jan 24 at 20:10
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This might be a stupid question but I'm quite concerned, I have just booted my PC and Skype loaded with me signed in.
I don't use Skype, and if I did sign up for an account, it was a very long time ago.
Skype has never been logged in or even used on this machine, and no friends or family members also use this PC.
Does anybody know if Windows has had a update which enables this?
I'm on Windows 10
windows windows-10 boot login skype
edited Jan 24 at 20:10
Scott
15.8k113990
asked Jan 24 at 17:55
Richard RansomRichard Ransom
82
2
Possible duplicate of How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 24 at 17:58
1
no, as skype has never loaded before, nor have i used it on this machine, no family members use this machine
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 17:59
5
Microsoft most likely updated Skype through a windows update which is known to make it start on system start.
– LPChip
Jan 24 at 18:02
1
Ok thanks, i just grilled my daughter asking has she been on the pc."well skype dont load it's self".... i think i might owe her an apology.
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 18:05
add a comment |
This might be a stupid question but I'm quite concerned, I have just booted my PC and Skype loaded with me signed in.
I don't use Skype, and if I did sign up for an account, it was a very long time ago.
Skype has never been logged in or even used on this machine, and no friends or family members also use this PC.
Does anybody know if Windows has had a update which enables this?
I'm on Windows 10
windows windows-10 boot login skype
edited Jan 24 at 20:10
Scott
15.8k113990
asked Jan 24 at 17:55
Richard RansomRichard Ransom
82
This might be a stupid question but I'm quite concerned, I have just booted my PC and Skype loaded with me signed in.
I don't use Skype, and if I did sign up for an account, it was a very long time ago.
Skype has never been logged in or even used on this machine, and no friends or family members also use this PC.
Does anybody know if Windows has had a update which enables this?
I'm on Windows 10
windows windows-10 boot login skype
windows windows-10 boot login skype
edited Jan 24 at 20:10
Scott
15.8k113990
asked Jan 24 at 17:55
Richard RansomRichard Ransom
82
edited Jan 24 at 20:10
Scott
15.8k113990
asked Jan 24 at 17:55
Richard RansomRichard Ransom
82
edited Jan 24 at 20:10
Scott
15.8k113990
edited Jan 24 at 20:10
Scott
15.8k113990
edited Jan 24 at 20:10
Scott
15.8k113990
15.8k113990
asked Jan 24 at 17:55
Richard RansomRichard Ransom
82
asked Jan 24 at 17:55
Richard RansomRichard Ransom
82
asked Jan 24 at 17:55
Richard RansomRichard Ransom
82
82
2
Possible duplicate of How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 24 at 17:58
1
no, as skype has never loaded before, nor have i used it on this machine, no family members use this machine
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 17:59
5
Microsoft most likely updated Skype through a windows update which is known to make it start on system start.
– LPChip
Jan 24 at 18:02
1
Ok thanks, i just grilled my daughter asking has she been on the pc."well skype dont load it's self".... i think i might owe her an apology.
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 18:05
add a comment |
2
Possible duplicate of How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 24 at 17:58
1
no, as skype has never loaded before, nor have i used it on this machine, no family members use this machine
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 17:59
5
Microsoft most likely updated Skype through a windows update which is known to make it start on system start.
– LPChip
Jan 24 at 18:02
1
Ok thanks, i just grilled my daughter asking has she been on the pc."well skype dont load it's self".... i think i might owe her an apology.
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 18:05
2
2
Possible duplicate of How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 24 at 17:58
Possible duplicate of How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 24 at 17:58
1
1
no, as skype has never loaded before, nor have i used it on this machine, no family members use this machine
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 17:59
no, as skype has never loaded before, nor have i used it on this machine, no family members use this machine
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 17:59
5
5
Microsoft most likely updated Skype through a windows update which is known to make it start on system start.
– LPChip
Jan 24 at 18:02
Microsoft most likely updated Skype through a windows update which is known to make it start on system start.
– LPChip
Jan 24 at 18:02
1
1
Ok thanks, i just grilled my daughter asking has she been on the pc."well skype dont load it's self".... i think i might owe her an apology.
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 18:05
Ok thanks, i just grilled my daughter asking has she been on the pc."well skype dont load it's self".... i think i might owe her an apology.
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 18:05
add a comment |
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I too had Skype just "appear" this morning when turning on the machine, and couldn't getting any success in removing it via the usual methods - Programs and Features, Remove from Startup within Task Manager, Find a Windows Service relating to it to stop, etc.
What I have found that has worked so far is:
- Going into Windows 10 Settings (Start -> Settings 'icon')
- Select 'Apps'
- Scroll through the list of apps until you find the 'Skype' entry. For me, I saw the install date (on the right hand side) as yesterday's date, so it was clearly a recent addition (and not one I authorised, or knew anything about I might add!)
- Click on the Skype app, 'Advanced Options' appear just under the 'Skype' name
- An 'Advanced Options' will appear just under the 'Skype' name, click on it
- Click on the 'Terminate' button
- Click on the 'Uninstall' button
As I said, this worked for me this morning, but I have seen reports of people stating the 'Uninstall' button within the 'Advanced Options' (Step 7 above) is greyed out for them, but still worth a try!
answered Jan 25 at 10:57
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I too had Skype just "appear" this morning when turning on the machine, and couldn't getting any success in removing it via the usual methods - Programs and Features, Remove from Startup within Task Manager, Find a Windows Service relating to it to stop, etc.
What I have found that has worked so far is:
- Going into Windows 10 Settings (Start -> Settings 'icon')
- Select 'Apps'
- Scroll through the list of apps until you find the 'Skype' entry. For me, I saw the install date (on the right hand side) as yesterday's date, so it was clearly a recent addition (and not one I authorised, or knew anything about I might add!)
- Click on the Skype app, 'Advanced Options' appear just under the 'Skype' name
- An 'Advanced Options' will appear just under the 'Skype' name, click on it
- Click on the 'Terminate' button
- Click on the 'Uninstall' button
As I said, this worked for me this morning, but I have seen reports of people stating the 'Uninstall' button within the 'Advanced Options' (Step 7 above) is greyed out for them, but still worth a try!
answered Jan 25 at 10:57
S C ComputingS C Computing
16
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I too had Skype just "appear" this morning when turning on the machine, and couldn't getting any success in removing it via the usual methods - Programs and Features, Remove from Startup within Task Manager, Find a Windows Service relating to it to stop, etc.
What I have found that has worked so far is:
- Going into Windows 10 Settings (Start -> Settings 'icon')
- Select 'Apps'
- Scroll through the list of apps until you find the 'Skype' entry. For me, I saw the install date (on the right hand side) as yesterday's date, so it was clearly a recent addition (and not one I authorised, or knew anything about I might add!)
- Click on the Skype app, 'Advanced Options' appear just under the 'Skype' name
- An 'Advanced Options' will appear just under the 'Skype' name, click on it
- Click on the 'Terminate' button
- Click on the 'Uninstall' button
As I said, this worked for me this morning, but I have seen reports of people stating the 'Uninstall' button within the 'Advanced Options' (Step 7 above) is greyed out for them, but still worth a try!
answered Jan 25 at 10:57
S C ComputingS C Computing
16
add a comment |
I too had Skype just "appear" this morning when turning on the machine, and couldn't getting any success in removing it via the usual methods - Programs and Features, Remove from Startup within Task Manager, Find a Windows Service relating to it to stop, etc.
What I have found that has worked so far is:
- Going into Windows 10 Settings (Start -> Settings 'icon')
- Select 'Apps'
- Scroll through the list of apps until you find the 'Skype' entry. For me, I saw the install date (on the right hand side) as yesterday's date, so it was clearly a recent addition (and not one I authorised, or knew anything about I might add!)
- Click on the Skype app, 'Advanced Options' appear just under the 'Skype' name
- An 'Advanced Options' will appear just under the 'Skype' name, click on it
- Click on the 'Terminate' button
- Click on the 'Uninstall' button
As I said, this worked for me this morning, but I have seen reports of people stating the 'Uninstall' button within the 'Advanced Options' (Step 7 above) is greyed out for them, but still worth a try!
answered Jan 25 at 10:57
S C ComputingS C Computing
16
I too had Skype just "appear" this morning when turning on the machine, and couldn't getting any success in removing it via the usual methods - Programs and Features, Remove from Startup within Task Manager, Find a Windows Service relating to it to stop, etc.
What I have found that has worked so far is:
- Going into Windows 10 Settings (Start -> Settings 'icon')
- Select 'Apps'
- Scroll through the list of apps until you find the 'Skype' entry. For me, I saw the install date (on the right hand side) as yesterday's date, so it was clearly a recent addition (and not one I authorised, or knew anything about I might add!)
- Click on the Skype app, 'Advanced Options' appear just under the 'Skype' name
- An 'Advanced Options' will appear just under the 'Skype' name, click on it
- Click on the 'Terminate' button
- Click on the 'Uninstall' button
As I said, this worked for me this morning, but I have seen reports of people stating the 'Uninstall' button within the 'Advanced Options' (Step 7 above) is greyed out for them, but still worth a try!
answered Jan 25 at 10:57
S C ComputingS C Computing
16
answered Jan 25 at 10:57
S C ComputingS C Computing
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Possible duplicate of How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?
– Run5k
Jan 24 at 17:58
1
no, as skype has never loaded before, nor have i used it on this machine, no family members use this machine
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 17:59
5
Microsoft most likely updated Skype through a windows update which is known to make it start on system start.
– LPChip
Jan 24 at 18:02
1
Ok thanks, i just grilled my daughter asking has she been on the pc."well skype dont load it's self".... i think i might owe her an apology.
– Richard Ransom
Jan 24 at 18:05