How to Run Skype on Startup in Windows 10

Are you tired of Skype launching automatically when your Windows 10 computer starts up? There are a few simple steps you can follow to stop it from running at startup.

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The first method involves stopping Skype from loading when Windows starts through the Startup app settings. To do this, right-click on the Start Menu icon or the taskbar and select Startup from the left sidebar. Alternatively, you can use the Task Manager to stop Skype from launching at startup.

Once in the Startup app settings, scroll down and find Skype in the list of apps that launch automatically at startup. Uncheck the box next to it or turn off the toggle, depending on the available option. You should see an option that says 'Automatically start Skype' or 'Start Skype when I start Windows'.

If you're using a keyboard shortcut, you can use Ctrl + comma to open Skype settings quickly from any screen. For those who prefer to disable Skype from running at startup through the Skype app itself, follow these steps:

Open Settings in your Windows 10 computer and go to Apps. Find Skype in the list of installed apps and click on it. In the Skype settings page, uncheck the box next to 'Automatically start Skype' or turn off the toggle.

Another way to stop Skype from launching automatically is to sign out of your Skype account before closing Windows. To do this, launch the Skype app and go to Settings by clicking on the three-dot icon at the top and selecting Settings. Then, click on your profile picture icon at the top-left corner and select 'Sign out'.

Note that signing out of your Skype account will not delete your contacts, chats, or Skype account. If you're using Skype for Windows 10 (application version 15 and above) that you installed from Microsoft Store, you can stop Skype from starting automatically by simply signing out of your account when you are done using it.

Typically, the first method should be enough for disabling Skype from running at startup. However, if the method fails or you have the classic Skype app, you can also do it from the Skype Settings page as well.

By following these simple steps, you can easily stop Skype from launching automatically when your Windows 10 computer starts up.

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