Skype

How to uninstall Skype from your computer

This info is about Skype for Windows. Here you can find details on how to remove it from your computer. It was developed for Windows by Skype Technologies S.A.. You can read more on Skype Technologies S.A. or check for application updates here. The program is frequently found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop folder. Keep in mind that this path can vary being determined by 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 Skype's primary executable file and it occupies around 51.06 MB (53540200 bytes) on disk.

Skype contains of the executables below. They occupy 51.28 MB (53774366 bytes) on disk.

• Skype.exe (51.06 MB)
• Uninstall.exe (228.68 KB)

The information on this page is only about version 8.42.0.60 of Skype. You can find below info on other versions of Skype:

• 8.45.0.41
• 8.57.0.116
• 8.52.0.138
• 8.82.0.403
• 8.83.0.409
• 6.18.106
• 8.48.0.51
• 8.87.0.406
• 8.83.0.408
• 8.46.0.60
• 8.75.0.140
• 8.94.0.428
• 8.58.0.98
• 8.90.0.407
• 8.66.0.77
• 8.58.0.93
• 8.51.0.72
• 8.59
• 8.40.0.70
• 8.80.0.195
• 8.37.0.98
• 8.36.0.52
• 8.60.0.76
• 8.97.0.204
• 6.1
• 8.61.0.87
• 8.66.0.74
• 8.59.0.77
• 8.77.0.90
• 8.50.0.38
• 8.74.0.152
• 8.96.0.409
• 8.47.0.59
• 8.77.0.97
• 8.108.0.205
• 8.78.0.159
• 8.67.0.99
• 8.69.0.77
• 8.68.0.96
• Unknown
• 8.43.0.56
• 8.85.0.409
• 8.44.0.40
• 8.92.0.401
• 8.38.0.161
• 8.92.0.204
• 8.90.0.405
• 8.54.0.91
• 8.99.0.202
• 8.64.0.80
• 8.91.0.404
• 8.55.0.123
• 8.67.0.97
• 8.56.0.103
• 8.106.0.212
• 8.71.0.49
• 8.86.0.409
• 8.49.0.49
• 8.73.0.92
• 8.93.0.404
• 8.96.0.207
• 8.55.0.135
• 8.39.0.180
• 8.34.0.78
• 8.63.0.76
• 8.41.0.54
• 8.55.0.141
• 8.51.0.92
• 8.53.0.85
• 8.54.0.85
• 8.65.0.76
• 8.79.0.95
• 8.72.0.94
• 8.98.0.407
• 8.51.0.86

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Skype has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Skype from your computer:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\skype-preview Crashes

Files remaining:

• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\skype-preview Crashes\operation_log.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\iMazing\Library\Apps\Icons\com.skype.SkypeForiPad-6.35.0.54.png

Registry that is not uninstalled:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\audiocall-skype-com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Contact.Call+skype.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Contact.Message+skype.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Contact.VideoCall+skype.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\message-skype-com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\profile-skype-com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\videocall-skype-com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\windows.contact.call+skype.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\windows.contact.message+skype.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\windows.contact.videocall+skype.com
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\audiocall-skype-com
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\message-skype-com
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\profile-skype-com
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\skype
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Associations\UrlAssociations\videocall-skype-com
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Skype_is1

Supplementary values that are not removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_3.1.0.1016_x86__kzf8qxf38zg5c\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\audiocall-skype-com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_3.1.0.1016_x86__kzf8qxf38zg5c\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\message-skype-com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_3.1.0.1016_x86__kzf8qxf38zg5c\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\skype
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_3.1.0.1016_x86__kzf8qxf38zg5c\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\videocall-skype-com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_3.1.0.1016_x86__kzf8qxf38zg5c\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\windows.contact.call+skype.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_3.1.0.1016_x86__kzf8qxf38zg5c\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\windows.contact.message+skype.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.SkypeApp_3.1.0.1016_x86__kzf8qxf38zg5c\App\Capabilities\URLAssociations\windows.contact.videocall+skype.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.22013_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Microsoft.WindowsLive.People\Capabilities\URLAssociations\profile-skype-com

How to delete Skype with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Skype is an application offered by Skype Technologies S.A.. Some computer users want to remove this application. This is easier said than done because deleting this by hand takes some know-how related to removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best SIMPLE practice 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 PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your system.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the applications installed on the PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Skype or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Skype". If it exists on your system the Skype app will be found very quickly. After you select Skype in the list of apps, some information regarding the program is made available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding Skype, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the app you want to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Skype.


8. After uninstalling Skype, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start 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 can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove 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 PC. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to remove Skype in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.