Skype
A guide to uninstall Skype from your PC
You can find on this page details on how to uninstall Skype for Windows. It is written by
Skype Technologies S.A.. More information on Skype Technologies S.A. can be found
here. The application is usually located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop directory. Keep in mind that this path can vary depending on the user's decision. You can remove Skype by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop\Uninstall.exe. Keep in mind that you might receive a notification for admin rights. Skype.exe is the programs's main file and it takes around 117.55 MB (123262344 bytes) on disk.
The executable files below are part of Skype. They take an average of 117.88 MB (
123610796 bytes) on disk.
- Skype.exe (117.55 MB)
- Uninstall.exe (340.29 KB)
The current page applies to Skype version
8.98.0.206 only. You can find here a few links to other Skype versions:
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A way to erase Skype using Advanced Uninstaller PRO
Skype is a program released by Skype Technologies S.A.. Sometimes, computer users want to remove this application. Sometimes this can be hard because removing this by hand takes some knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best QUICK action to remove 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 on your PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around utility to clean your computer.
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- download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
- set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.
3. Press the General Tools category

4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button

5. A list of the applications existing on your PC will appear
6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Skype or simply click the Search feature and type in "Skype". If it is installed on your PC the Skype application will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click Skype in the list of programs, the following data regarding the program is made available to you:
- Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Skype, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
- Details regarding the application you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Skype.

8. After removing Skype, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Skype that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Skype using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.
Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.
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. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Skype in case 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.
Last update on: 2025-04-06 09:24:19.987