How to uninstall Skype can be a common question for those users who no longer want to use this messaging application. Uninstalling Skype is a fairly ‌simple‌ process and can be done in just a few steps. If you have Skype installed on your device, whether on your computer or your mobile phone, here we will show you how to uninstall it quickly and effectively.

Step by step -- How to uninstall Skype

• How to uninstall Skype: In this article we will explain step by step how to uninstall Skype from your computer.
• Step 1: Open your computer's start menu and search for "Control Panel."
• Step 2: Click "Uninstall a program" within the Control Panel.
• Step 3: A new window will open with a list of programs installed on your computer. Search for “Skype” in the list.
• Step 4: Right-click on “Skype”‍ and select “Uninstall” from the menu that appears.
• Step 5: The Skype uninstallation process will begin. Wait for it to finish.
• Step 6: Once the uninstallation is complete, restart your computer to complete the process.
• Step 7: ⁢Verify⁢ that Skype has been uninstalled correctly. You can search the list of installed programs again to make sure.

FAQ

1. How to uninstall Skype on Windows?

1. Open the Start menu by clicking the Windows button in the lower left corner of the screen.
2. Select “Settings” and then “Applications” from the drop-down menu.
3. In the list of installed applications, find “Skype” and click on it.
4. Click “Uninstall” and follow the instructions to complete the uninstall.

2. How to uninstall Skype on Mac?

1. Open the "Applications" folder in Finder.
2. Find the Skype icon and drag it to the trash in the Dock. ‍
3. Right-click on the Trash and select “Empty Trash” to complete the uninstallation.

3. How to uninstall Skype on Android?

1. Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and select “Apps” or “Apps & Notifications”.
3. Search​ and select “Skype” from the⁢ list of installed applications.
4. Tap “Uninstall” and confirm the uninstall when prompted.

4. How to uninstall Skype on iPhone or iPad?

1. Press and hold⁣ the Skype icon on the home screen until⁤ it⁢ starts moving.
2. Tap the “X” in the top left corner of the Skype icon.
3. Confirm the removal of the app by tapping “Remove” on the pop-up message.

5. How to uninstall Skype ‌on Linux?

1. Open Terminal on your Linux distribution.
2. Run the command “sudo apt-get remove skype” if you have Ubuntu or “sudo pacman -R skype” if you have Arch Linux.
3. Enter your administrator password when prompted and press Enter to confirm the uninstall.

6. How to completely remove Skype from my computer?

1. Uninstall Skype by following the specific steps for your operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux).
2. Delete any remaining Skype folders on your computer's hard drive.
3. Find the usual ⁤Skype folder locations:
   • On Windows:⁣ C:Users[username]AppDataRoamingSkype‍ and C:Program Files (x86)Skype.
   • On Mac: /Library/Application Support/Skype and /Library/Cache/Skype.
   • On Linux: /home/[username]/.Skype.
4. Empty the Trash or Recycle to permanently delete Skype files.

7.⁣ How to temporarily deactivate Skype without uninstalling it?

1. Open Skype on your device.
2. Log in with your account.
3. Click on your ⁣profile photo⁢ or the ⁢menu icon in the upper left corner.
4. Select “Sign Out” or “Disconnect” to exit Skype.

8. How to uninstall Skype for Business?

1. Open the start menu and search for “Skype for Business.”
2. Right-click on “Skype for Business” and select “Uninstall.”
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

9. How to uninstall ⁤Skype on a mobile device without an Internet connection?

1. Open the applications screen on your mobile device.
2. Press and hold the Skype icon until a pop-up menu appears.
3. Select “Uninstall” or the trash icon to remove Skype from your device.

10. How to reinstall Skype after uninstalling it?

1. Visit the official Skype website (www.skype.com) in your browser.
2. Click “Download Skype” to get the latest version of the program.
3. Run the installation file you downloaded and follow the instructions to install Skype on your device.
4. Sign in with your Skype account or create a new one if you don't have one yet.

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