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A guide to uninstall Skype from your computer

Skype is a software application. This page holds details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It was developed for Windows by Skype Technologies S.A.. Check out here where you can get more info on Skype Technologies S.A.. Skype is usually installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop directory, however this location may differ a lot depending on the user's option when installing the application. The full command line for uninstalling 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 may receive a notification for admin rights. Skype.exe is the Skype's main executable file and it takes close to 115.97 MB (121608064 bytes) on disk.

Skype installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 116.31 MB (121956516 bytes) on disk.

  • Skype.exe (115.97 MB)
  • Uninstall.exe (340.29 KB)


This data is about Skype version 8.86.0.409 only. You can find below a few links to other Skype versions:

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A way to uninstall Skype with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Skype is an application offered by the software company Skype Technologies S.A.. Some users want to erase this application. This can be hard because removing this manually requires some experience regarding Windows internal functioning. The best EASY manner to erase 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 system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general tool to take care of your system.

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  • visit Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


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


5. All the applications installed on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Skype or simply activate the Search field and type in "Skype". The Skype application will be found automatically. When you select Skype in the list , some data regarding the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other users have regarding Skype, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Skype.
Uninstall Skype


8. After uninstalling Skype, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Skype that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Skype using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Skype by Skype Technologies S.A. from your PC, we are not saying that Skype by Skype Technologies S.A. is not a good software application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Skype in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2022-07-18 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2022-07-17 22:51:52.893