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A guide to uninstall Skype from your PC

Skype is a software application. This page contains details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by Skype Technologies S.A.. More data about Skype Technologies S.A. can be read here. Skype is normally set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop folder, but this location may vary a lot depending on the user's decision when installing the program. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop\Uninstall.exe is the full command line if you want to remove Skype. Skype.exe is the Skype's primary executable file and it takes approximately 117.55 MB (123262336 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are contained in Skype. They take 117.88 MB (123610788 bytes) on disk.

  • Skype.exe (117.55 MB)
  • Uninstall.exe (340.29 KB)


This web page is about Skype version 8.98.0.402 alone. You can find below info on other versions of Skype:

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How to delete Skype using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Skype is a program released by the software company Skype Technologies S.A.. Some computer users choose to remove this application. This is efortful because performing this by hand takes some skill related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE solution to remove 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 on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

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


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the applications installed on your PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Skype or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Skype". If it is installed on your PC the Skype app will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click Skype in the list of programs, some information about the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other people have about Skype, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the application you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Skype.
Uninstall Skype


8. After uninstalling Skype, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Skype which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Skype with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Skype by Skype Technologies S.A. from your computer, nor are we saying that Skype by Skype Technologies S.A. is not a good application. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Skype supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2024-10-09 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2024-10-09 06:48:56.880