Windows 10: Skype automatic opening

How do I stop Skype automatically starting when I start Windows?

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Completely disable skype on startup?

If a Skype application is visible on background process under Task Manager, it's possible that one of your application is automatically signed in upon start up. To prevent this from happening, follow these steps:

To disable start up on Skype

• Open Skype application.
• Select Tools.
• Click on Options.
• Select General settings.
• Uncheck the Start Skype when I start Windows option.

To log out of Skype preview

• Open Skype preview.
• Click your profile picture.
• Select sign out.

Note: You'll need to log back in if you wish to use either of the application.

Let us know if you need further assistance regarding your Skype application.

 

Why does skype keep starting automatically when I turned off that feature

Hi Octavio,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

Did you disable Skype from the Skype settings or from the Windows Startup programs?

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Open Skype. Then Tools. Select Options.
• Click on General Settings. Untick 'Start Skype when I start Windows. Click on Save.

Also, from the Windows Startup programs.

• Press Alt+Delete+Ctrl. Click on Task Manager.
• Click on More details. Click on Startup.
• Click on Skype. Then click on Disable button.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Completely disable skype on startup?

This is factually incorrect for current Skype. This option is unavailable. There appears to be no way to disable Skype from automatically running in the current version of WIndows 10,

I guess Microsoft knows better that we do what is good for us.