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How to Disable Skype from Running in the Background of Windows 10?

Skype is the renowned applications used by millions of users across the globe. However, the appearance of the Skype tool completely tainted the approach of online communication among various users. Skype allows you to easily connect with relatives and friends from the person who is far away from you for free of cost. For using Skype one may need to create an account by providing some important details such as name, email id and phone number. Unfortunately, many Skype users recently face lots of issues. As one of the top and a common issue is that the communication among the users get to the next level as of call or chat can easily see each other with the use of front camera installed in their devices. Regardless of all the disadvantages, Skype includes a collection of apps which utilize plenty of CPU that can be a cause such as system slowdowns or accidentally freezes.
Furthermore, various users reported that Skype opens at boot and sign them into the account automatically. Thus, all Skype users in your contact can able to see whenever you start the computer system. With the Update of Windows Anniversary or installed Windows 10 latest updates from the start should have observed that the latest version is called Skype Preview app and comes by default. However, the actual problem is that the apps automatically launched at the system boot. This Skype Preview app feature is not much helpful for users as it lets all your contacts list to see whenever you are rebooting your computer system easily. Moreover, this feature will continuously run on the screen even if you disable it.
To disable the Skype from running in the background of Windows 10 you need to follow the steps which are mentioned below.
Solutions to Disable Skype from Running in the Background of Windows 10
In order to disable Skype from running in the background of Windows 10, one may need to follow some simple steps. Before following the steps, we suggest you that once perform a full system scan with any antivirus and make sure that you checked all the issues in your system and fixed them. To troubleshoot the issues without creating any error, we suggest you follow the steps in the right order as mentioned below. Here how to do it:
Method-1: Log Out from Skype Preview App on Windows 10
  1. Press Windows button and enter ‘Skype’ under the box appears on the screen.
  2. Then, hit on ‘Skype Preview’ icon.
  3. Now, search for the logo of your recent profile located on the upper left corner of the Skype Preview App and tap on it to launch.
  4. Lastly, choose ‘Sign Out’ option.
Method-2: Delete Skype Preview App from Startup Programs List
  1. Look for the ‘Skype’ appears on the list of menu and click on it to open.
  2. Press the ‘Tools’ tab and then click on the ‘options’ tab.
  3. Unmark the ‘Start Skype when I Start Windows’ box.
  4. Tap on the ‘Save’ tab.
  5. At last, restart the computer system to apply the recent changes.
Mia Davis is a creative person who has been writing blogs and articles about cybersecurity. She writes about the latest updates regarding mcafee.com/activate and how it can improve the work experience of users. Her articles have been published in many popular e-magazines, blogs, and websites.

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