Windows 10: Skype is coming to Windows 10 System Tray and here’s how it will work

Microsoft is all set to end support for the old Skype app that is being used by millions of customers on November 1. Microsoft has already confirmed that the new modern Skype will be getting better with updates and the company recently added support for Split View that many power users enjoyed on Skype Classic.

Today, Microsoft announced the new Skype web preview update and we noticed that the company quietly announced support for System Tray on October 20. Microsoft says Skype for Windows 10 will be getting support for system tray soon. That means there will be a Skype icon in the system tray for additional features.

In a forum post, Microsoft revealed that they are bringing Skype for Windows 10 to the system tray but the feature is not yet ready for testing. According to Microsoft’s post, Skype will be displayed in the system tray as an icon whenever it is running.


System Tray in Windows 10

The system tray will show sign-in and sign-out state, a badge for any unread messages, an option to access the Skype settings directly from the system tray’s right-click action.

“We’re working to bring Skype for Windows 10 to the system tray,” Microsoft explains. “We hope you are just as excited about this feature as we are! We will let you know as soon as it’s released.”

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How do I Close Skype For Business on Windows 10?

Hi Rafael,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience that you are unable to close Skype due to some reasons, we will help you to resolve this issue for you.

I suggest you to follow the steps:

Step1:

• Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons at a time from the keyboard to open
  Task Manger.
• Select Skype and click on End task.

If that does not work, I suggest you to perform the below,

Step 2: The right way to close Skype is by right clicking on the Skype icon in the system tray / notification area and clicking
Quit.

Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for any further queries on Windows Operating System, we will be happy to help you.

 

Windows 10 and Skype

Updategate: Microsoft said to be auto-creating Skype accounts in Windows 10
Doesn't even check to see whether you need one

Rumor /Story here
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer...be-auto-creating-skype-accounts-in-windows-10

 

Windows 10 and Skype

And not only that but also:

Windows 10 Anniversary Update will double the number of Start menu ads/promoted apps

Sure, all that stuff can be uninstalled but then again who needs more crapware

edit: without that W10 clean installation could've been much faster just like on ltsb version

clean out-of-box start menu on W10 ltsb