Many of us are dependent on Windows as the sole operating system for our Pc. We don’t have much choice out there when it comes to operating systems. Since Microsoft had taken over Skype, it comes preinstalled on your Windows Pc. It starts itself during boot and is impossible to stop it from starting up automatically as there is no option in the settings for that. Nor does it appear in your StartUp folder. It also signs you into your Skype account, making you available so you’ll always receive messages and incoming calls. In fact, we can now way that, Skype now behaves like the worst kind of malware.
Since the latest version of the Skype application has no option provided to turn off Skype at Windows startup you need a different route. And here in this article, we are going to talk about this route from which you can Stop Skype from Starting Automatically on your Windows 10 Pc.
So first we will be discussing the types of Skype available in your Windows 10 Pc and then we will bring you methods to solve the issue of Skype starting automatically on boot up for each type mentioned below. So let us start with the article:
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A Breif About the Type of Skype Accounts
Now talking abt Skype. There are 3 different types of Skype available for Windows 10 Pc. These Skype types have the same issue of starting automatically with the Computer and keep running in the background.
No matter which Skype you use, all are facing the same problem of Skype starting with Windows Booting up. To overcome this problem, Simply follow this article as here we are going to tell you methods to stop every type of Skype to start automatically on computer bootup.
Stop Skype Loading On Startup Windows 7How to Stop Skype from Starting Automatically
First, let us try solving the issue for the Original Skype app. After downloading and installing the full version of the app on your Pc, you will see that it boots up automatically. Along with booting up it also sign you into your Skype account automatically and runs in the background without any prior permission.
How Do You Stop Skype From Opening On Startup
To stop Skype app from starting automatically on your Pc, simply follow these Steps:
After this you will not find the Skype app starting Automatically on your Windows 10 Computer, it will only start when you click on the Skype shortcut and launch the App on your Computer.
Stop Skype Preview From Starting Automatically
Skype Preview is another type of Skype app. Sometimes out of curiosity, you click on its icon and login with your Microsoft Account. After you have done that, this prompts the app to behave just like the original skype. That is it boots up automatically. Along with booting up it also sign you into your Skype account automatically and runs in the background without any prior permission.
To stop Skype app from starting automatically on your Pc, simply follow these Steps:
Now you are not login to Skype Preview App and you won’t find Skype Preview starting automatically on your Pc.
Stop Skype For Business From Starting Automatically
Skype For Business is another type of Skype app. Sometimes you also click on it and login with your Microsoft Account due to which the app too starts to behave just like the original skype That it boots up automatically. Along with booting up it also sign you into your Skype account automatically and runs in the background without any prior permission.
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So these are all the steps to stop each and every type of Skype accounts/clients that starts up automatically along with booting up of your Pc. So that’s it.
If you have any doubt regarding any step or method, feel free to ask us. Even if you have any queries related to this issue, you can bring that to us in the comments section below:-
By default, Skype opens automatically each time your computer starts and you log in to your user account. This happens so that you can always get instant notifications when someone sends you a message or calls you.
When you disable Skype on startup, you have to manually open it the first time you want to use it after starting your computer. Once it’s open, it will remain open like normal — and messages and calls can come in — until you sign out or close it down.
The procedures we outline below work for current versions of Skype running on Windows 10, Windows 8, and macOS.
Windows: Sign Out or Change Skype's Auto-Start Settings
Both Skype for Windows 10 and for Windows 8 can be configured to stop starting automatically with Windows. However, depending on how you installed the program, the steps for disabling the auto-start feature is different.
Windows 10 Skype App
If you’re a Windows 10 user who obtained the program from the Microsoft Store, you can’t technically disable Skype on startup. However, you can log out of the program to close it down and prevent all notifications.
Here’s how to log out of the Skype app in Windows 10:
Normally, when you leave Skype open and you’re logged in, SkypeHost.exe and SkypeApp.exe will both be running in Task Manager. When you close the app without logging out, SkypeHost.exe will remain running so that you can still receive notifications.
However, when you log out of Skype in Windows 10, the SkypeHost.exe process closes down, too, so that not only will you no longer get notified about messages and calls, but the program will shut down.
The SkypeHost.exe process might start back up when you log back into Windows after a reboot, but the program will not log you in because you logged out the last time you used it.
If you installed the standard Skype program in Windows 10 or Windows 8 (through Skype.com), open the Skype settings to disable the auto-start feature.
Tall trees town. Unlike the Windows 10 method above which requires a sign off, when you use these steps to disable Skype from automatically starting, you will remain logged in the next time you open the program.
macOS: Remove Skype From the Login Items
There are a couple ways to disable autorun for Skype on a Mac. The first, and easiest, method is to do so from the Dock.
The other way to prevent Skype from opening automatically in macOS is by removing it from the list of startup items in System Preferences. This method is handy not only for stopping Skype from opening automatically but also for viewing and disabling other startup programs.
Apps you install on Windows 10 can sometimes configure themselves to run automatically on startup, and they can also configure background services that start every time you boot your computer. While they can come in handy, over time, the list of apps and services running on startup can grow, which can slow your boot time, affect battery life, and impact overall system performance.
Usually, applications include the necessary settings to block them from starting alongside Windows 10, but it's a lot easier to use Task Manager to do so.
In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through the steps to identify applications that are causing your device to boot slow, consuming system resources unnecessarily, and the steps to improve system performance.
How to manage apps that launch at startup using Task Manager
First, you should open Task Manager. If Task Manager launches in compact mode, click the More details button in the bottom-right corner to get to the advanced options, and then click the Startup tab.
Quick Tip: There are a number of ways to launch the Task Manager, but you can simply right-click the Taskbar and select Task Manager. Alternatively, you can right-click the Start button and select Task Manager, or it's also possible to use the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keyboard shortcut. Or just start typing it in your taskbar search field.
On the Startup tab, you'll find a list of the applications and services configured to start alongside Windows 10 with their names, publisher, status, and performance impact.
The two most important pieces of information in this tab are the Status column, which tells you which items are currently enabled, and the Startup impact column that displays the performance impact of an app or service during startup.
Identifying problematic applications
If you have a long list, it's a good idea to click the Status column to sort the items into Enabled and Disabled to make the list more manageable.
To help you determine which apps you should disable, Task Manager displays an impact measurement for each app. Here's exactly how Windows 10 determines each value:
While you can control anything listed in the Startup tab, it's also important to understand what you're trying to disable, because sometimes you could block an app or service that is required to run the OS or application correctly.
You can find out more information about an app by right-clicking the item and clicking Search online. This will perform an online search in your web browser with the name of the app and exact file name. For example, if I was trying to learn more about 'Microsoft OneDrive,' the online search query would include 'OneDrive.exe Microsoft OneDrive.'
Disabling startup applications
Once you understand the application and decide you want to stop it from launching at startup, simply right-click it, and select Disable to prevent from starting automatically.
Alternatively, you can select the item, and click the Disable button in the bottom-right corner.
Wrapping up
After completing the steps, depending on the items you disabled, you should notice an improvement in the overall performance of Windows 10. However, you must restart your computer for the changes to take effect, because these steps won't close an application that is currently running.
It should be noted that you can only control traditional desktop (win32) apps on startup. On Windows 10, apps you download from the Windows Store (excluding converted apps) are not allowed to run automatically on startup.
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While this guide focuses on Windows 10, you can use the same instructions to manage applications on Windows 8.x.
More Windows 10 resources
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10, visit the following resources:
The Skype application enables you to make voice and video calls as well as send instant messages to your contacts but it can be a drain on resources to leave it running. Skype can be set to automatically launch when your computer boots in to Windows 7, but if you prefer not to make use of this feature, it is easy to disable. The option to disable Skype from starting along with Windows is found in the general settings tab. If this method fails, you can also disable Skype from the startup section of your Windows 7 system configuration.
Skype OptionsStep 1Step 2
Click 'Tools' from the menu bar and select 'Options.'
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Click the 'General settings' tab if it is not selected by default and then clear the check box next to 'Start Skype when I start Windows.'
Windows 7 System ConfigurationStep 1
Click the Start button and enter 'msconfig' (without the quotation marks) in the 'Search' box.
Step 2
Click 'msconfig.exe' from the list of programs and then click the 'Startup' tab.
Step 3
Clear the check box next to 'Skype' and the click 'Apply.'
Click 'OK' and then click 'Restart' for the changes to take effect.
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We like fast things. We like fast computers. Sometimes, programs slow down Windows 10 startup. And, there are programs we never use that boot at startup. One such app is Skype. I do not use Skype. However, when I boot my Windows 10 PC, Skype loads automatically. In this article, learn how to change your Windows 10 startup programs. And, stop Skype from automatically loading on Windows boot.
How To Change Startup Apps
That’s it! Skype no longer starts when you start Windows. To be sure, you can check the Startup folder. Here, you can also remove any other app from the startup process. There’s a quick code to access the folder.
How To Block Apps At Windows Startup
Firstly, press the Windows Logo Key+ R.
That’s it! Restart your PC to verify. Did it work? Then, GREAT!
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