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  • 20-03-2017 10:43am
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    the watchman
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭


    Hi, While using the search facility I accidentally clicked the skype program. The program is now on my Task bar and I cannot close it down. When I try another notice comes up saying it will keep running. I never use skype. would appreciate anyone with quick answer on how to stop it running. Thanks.


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    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,218 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    Should be a hidden tray icon, by the clock. Rightclick that for a menu. Check autostarts by running msconfig. Uninstall if no other users if any, need it.


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    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,447 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    If you don't want to uninstall it, you can stop it running automatically after every reboot by doing the following....

    Open Skype, click on Tools and Options. Untick the option 'Start Skype when I start Windows'.

    To close it down, right click the Skype icon on the taskbar and select 'Quit Skype'.


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    the watchman
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭the watchman


    Sorted. many thanks. saved me so much time. It is appreciated.


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