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A way to uninstall Skype from your computer

Skype is a Windows program. Read more about how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows version was developed by Skype Technologies S.A.. Take a look here for more info on Skype Technologies S.A.. The program is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for removing Skype is C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop\Uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might receive a notification for admin rights. The program's main executable file is named Skype.exe and it has a size of 87.34 MB (91584872 bytes).

The following executables are contained in Skype. They occupy 87.69 MB (91947970 bytes) on disk.

  • Skype.exe (87.34 MB)
  • Uninstall.exe (354.59 KB)


The current page applies to Skype version 8.58.0.93 alone. You can find below a few links to other Skype versions:

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Skype has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Files remaining:
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\AppIconCache\100\{7C5A40EF-A0FB-4BFC-874A-C0F2E0B9FA8E}_Microsoft_Skype for Desktop_Skype_exe

Registry that is not cleaned:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Extensions\windows.protocol\skype
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_14.56.102.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c\Microsoft.SkypeApp_kzf8qxf38zg5c!App\windows.protocol\skype
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\TileDataModel\OldAUMIDs\Microsoft.SkypeApp_kzf8qxf38zg5c!Skype.AppId
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\skype
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Skype_is1

Additional values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_14.56.102.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\skype
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{505E57A2-0709-4A26-97CC-8F90DEE8C02C}C:\program files (x86)\microsoft\skype for desktop\skype.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{C5C1095E-5195-42EF-8B87-6C5D70A499EC}C:\program files (x86)\microsoft\skype for desktop\skype.exe


How to uninstall Skype with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Skype is a program by Skype Technologies S.A.. Some computer users decide to uninstall this program. Sometimes this is easier said than done because uninstalling this manually requires some know-how regarding removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE manner to uninstall Skype is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general tool to take care of your system.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Skype or simply activate the Search field and type in "Skype". The Skype application will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click Skype in the list of programs, some data about the application is shown to you:


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


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

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice 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 software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Skype in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2022-09-14 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2022-09-14 15:19:07.503