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How to uninstall Skype from your system

This page is about Skype for Windows. Here you can find details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows release was created by Skype Technologies S.A.. Go over here for more info on Skype Technologies S.A.. The application is usually placed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop folder. Keep in mind that this path can differ depending on the user's choice. The full command line for removing Skype is MsiExec.exe /I{2311519E-19BC-4414-BCE5-0E330427400F}. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may be prompted for administrator rights. Skype's main file takes about 51.16 MB (53646912 bytes) and its name is Skype.exe.

Skype contains of the executables below. They take 52.57 MB (55126440 bytes) on disk.




  • Skype.exe (51.16 MB)
  • unins000.exe (1.41 MB)


The information on this page is only about version 8.33.0.50 of Skype. For more Skype versions please click below:

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A way to delete Skype from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Skype is a program released by Skype Technologies S.A.. Sometimes, people try to uninstall it. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because performing this by hand requires some knowledge regarding Windows program uninstallation. The best SIMPLE practice to uninstall Skype is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general utility to clean your PC.

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  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on the PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Skype or simply click the Search field and type in "Skype". If it is installed on your PC the Skype application will be found automatically. When you select Skype in the list of apps, some data regarding the application is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding Skype, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove Skype.
Uninstall Skype


8. After removing Skype, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Skype which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Skype using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Skype by Skype Technologies S.A. from your PC, nor are we saying that Skype by Skype Technologies S.A. is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Skype in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2025-06-17 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-06-17 16:02:32.897