windows 7 skype for business

the watchman · 26-10-2017 12:40PM #1

Hi all, today skype for business appeared on my desktop.
I have never used skype and never asked for it.
Why has it appeared, and more importantly how do I get rid of it.

When I try to delete/close the icon from the Task bar a dialog box on the right of the screen tells me it will keep running.

I want to remove this completely from my computer.

Appreciate any comments.

Xterminator · 26-10-2017 03:30PM

it was probably bundled with another software package you fifn agree to install, like flash player , etc.

to get rid of it go to control panel > programs and features find skype, and uninstall.

smuggler.ie · 27-10-2017 10:39AM

SfB included in some O365/Office business packages. Have you installed Office lately?
In some cases it cannot be uninstalled as it is integrated with Office apps.

Go to CONTROL PANEL>PROGRAMS>PROGRAMS AND FEATURES
If it's listed as separate instance you can uninstalled it from here.
Other ways you only can disable it from running on startup. This is done from within app itself: cogwheel>tools>options>personal>untick "Automatically start......."

For more detail see support.office.com

the watchman · 27-10-2017 04:46PM

Thanks for your time.
Seems that due to my haste trying to get to another program I must have accidentally clicked the shortcut in the start menu. managed to exit skype completely from the box in the hidden icons on task bar.

Thanks again for the replies.
Have a good day.

windows 7 skype for business

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