How To Stop Skype From Automatically Starting In Windows 10

Once you open your Windows PC, Skype automatically pops up, and some of us may get even annoyed by the same action. But this automatic pop up is meant to transfer all the communications like calls, messages, or shared documents that you might have missed while not available on the PC. To avoid such automatic pop-ups by Skype, you can scroll down and learn how to stop Skype from starting automatically in windows 10.

Once you make changes to your Skype settings, you need to manually open Skype to check all the messages or missed calls. However, if it remains open like other applications, you will be getting all the notifications just like you were receiving them till now. Without further ado, let us tell you that Skype has different versions, including Skype, Skype Preview, and Skype for Business.

All three versions are available on Windows 10, and we will explain how to stop Skype from starting automatically. 

How To Stop Skype From Automatically Starting

For this method, you must have Skype already installed on your PC. Sign in if you haven’t and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Open Skype app through the Start menu on Windows.

Step 2: Select Tools from the menu bar and click Options.

Step 3: On the next screen, stay on General Settings. Here, uncheck the option of mentioning ‘Start Skype when I start Windows.’ Finally, choose Save.

Once the setting is made, you won’t get automatic pop-ups in, and you can open Skype manually.

How To Stop Skype (Preview) From Automatically Starting

As a part of the Windows Anniversary update, Skype Preview came into our systems and is the lighter version of Skype itself. If you have signed into this app, you must already be getting the Skype pop-up as soon as the computer starts. Now learn how to stop Skype from automatically starting up.

Step 1: Open the Skype Preview app.

Step 2: Click on the profile picture or icon available on the bottom-left of the screen. 

Step 3: As the next menu unfolds, click the Sign Out option from there.

Thankfully, signing out alone helps in Skype Preview from popping up again as the Windows PC starts.

How To Stop Skype for Business From Automatically Starting

To stop Skype for business from popping up when you start your computer,  follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Sign in your Skype for Business account.

Step 2: Open Settings of the account, reach to Tools tab from the top bar, and select Options.

Step 3: Reach to the Personal tab from the left section. Now, uncheck “Automatically start the app when I log on to Windows” & “Start the app in the foreground.” Finally, select OK to make the changes.

Step 4: Now, once again, go to File from Skype’s interface, select File > Exit.

Now, you can disable Skype from automatically starting in Windows 10. 

Conclusion

Any version of Skype won’t disturb your work regime anymore when you can disable the settings of Skype automatically starting in Windows 10. Moreover, you can check the following articles to make your experience smoother.

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• How to run multiple Skype accounts on Android phone?
• How to permanently delete a Skype account?

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