Windows 10: disable skype startup

I think this started with the new november build, but skype seems to be autostarting, even though I have not installed it.
the process is called microsoft skype.

how can I disable this process, so it won't start up every time I boot?

any other unneeded windows processes that are recommended to disable?

:)

 

How to disable Skype?

How do I disable Skype during Startup?

 

Completely disable skype on startup?

Hi Gail,

Upon installation of the Skype app, it automatically assigns a random port number. The error that you have encountered simply means that there is no port number currently assigned to Skype due to some restrictions of your antivirus program or firewall. As
a workaround, we suggest entering the port number manually by using a value larger than 1024 and continue unchecking the
Start Skype when I start Windows option.

At the same time, you may also check your firewall settings to verify if the ports required for Skype is restricted. You can do this by following the steps in the articles below:

• Which ports need to be open to use Skype for Windows desktop?
  
  
• How do I update my firewall to work with Skype?

Once you are done, you can respond back and let us know the result.

Kind regards.

 

Silly question to add to this, but is this the same thing as Skype Video? That is the application I have loading (I keep getting spam friend requests).

 

Open Skype > at the top, click Tools > click Options > right side, uncheck the box " Start Skype when I start Windows " > Save when done.

 

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but is there an option to disable that for Skype Video? (I don't have Skype installed, but I guess the updates last Tuesday installed some integrated version?)

 

Not sure what you mean.
Skype requires user to sign in first.
If you don't have Skype installed, there is nothing to worry about.
Can you show me where I can find the "integrated version "?

 

Sure thing, once you open your start menu > all apps > S > Skype Video

(the messenger part is start menu > all apps > M > Messaging)

I only noticed this existed because I got spam contact requests when I logged in today so they came up as notifications. And it gave a notification (that I barely read) that said it logged me in when I logged in with my Microsoft account, so as far as I can tell it logs in when log in to my machine.

 

For MS account users, the November update included Skype video, which does start automatically with Windows. I did absolutely nothing and still got a call on that computer from a contact. I don't use that computer for skype. So far, I uninstalled the app, and hope it stays that way. I have had problems with apps installing themselves.

 

If you don't use it, it's as good as "disable".
I never have Skype Video opened up automatically.

How about uninstall it ?

 

Not that I don't use it, just I don't want it to autostart/auto login. Maybe I'll uninstall it and go with the desktop app which has that feature... Thanks for the feedback!

 

Yes. That is the best choice.

 

thanks guys, I uninstalled the skype app that Microsoft just quietly bestowed upon us.
I don't even have a mic or webcam on this desktop.

 

And therein lies the problem. I use my Admin account to install programs (including Skype) and I use my regular account to use these programs. I don't want to sign in into Skype under Admin. Consequently, I have no access to full Skype options and can't disable automatic startup that way.

I just use Auto runs to delete Skype startup entry in Admin profile.

 

Someone can help me ? How i can stop to autoexecute the "Skype Preview" ??

I have both... the "old" Skype app and this stupid things....... i set on Desktop App to not start Skype at windows logon but now this "Skype Preview" it's appears on recent WIndows 10 Anniversay edition and apparently it's impossible to stop it to autoexecutes and autologin on boot..........