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How to uninstall Skype from your computer

Skype is a software application. This page is comprised of details on how to uninstall it from your PC. It was coded for Windows by Skype Technologies S.A.. Take a look here for more details on Skype Technologies S.A.. Skype is frequently installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop folder, regulated by the user's choice. The complete uninstall command line for Skype is C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop\Uninstall.exe. Skype.exe is the Skype's primary executable file and it occupies close to 79.65 MB (83523944 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are installed beside Skype. They occupy about 80.00 MB (83885362 bytes) on disk.

  • Skype.exe (79.65 MB)
  • Uninstall.exe (352.95 KB)


The current page applies to Skype version 8.51.0.72 alone. Click on the links below for other Skype versions:

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How to erase Skype from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Skype is a program marketed by the software company Skype Technologies S.A.. Sometimes, computer users want to uninstall this program. This is easier said than done because performing this manually requires some experience related to Windows internal functioning. The best QUICK manner to uninstall 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 already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows computer.

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  • visit Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start 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 program.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications installed on your PC will be shown to you

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 program will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select Skype in the list of programs, the following data regarding the application is shown 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.
  • Technical information regarding the application you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove Skype.
Uninstall Skype


8. After removing Skype, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of Skype that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Skype with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.



Disclaimer

The text above 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. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Skype supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2019-08-12 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2019-08-12 17:45:03.100