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How to uninstall Skype from your PC

You can find on this page details on how to uninstall Skype for Windows. It was created for Windows by Skype Technologies S.A.. Check out here where you can get more info on Skype Technologies S.A.. Usually the Skype program is to be found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop directory, depending on the user's option during setup. 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 might receive a notification for admin rights. The program's main executable file is labeled Skype.exe and it has a size of 117.47 MB (123172904 bytes).

The following executables are installed along with Skype. They take about 117.80 MB (123522054 bytes) on disk.

  • Skype.exe (117.47 MB)
  • Uninstall.exe (340.97 KB)


The current page applies to Skype version 8.138.0.209 only. Click on the links below for other Skype versions:

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How to delete Skype from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Skype is a program by Skype Technologies S.A.. Sometimes, computer users decide to remove this application. This is hard because deleting this by hand requires some skill related to Windows internal functioning. The best QUICK approach 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 system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your system.

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  • go 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 design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs installed on the computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate Skype or simply click the Search field and type in "Skype". The Skype application will be found very quickly. After you click Skype in the list of applications, some information regarding the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding Skype, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the app you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Skype.
Uninstall Skype


8. After removing Skype, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of 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 are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your Windows PC 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, we are not saying that Skype by Skype Technologies S.A. is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Skype supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2025-04-05 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2025-04-05 13:42:44.647