Is it safe to uninstall Skype?

Answered by Frank Schwing

Is it safe to uninstall Skype?

It is safe to uninstall Skype from your Windows 10 PC. Uninstalling Skype will not cause any harm to your computer or other applications. However, it is important to note that uninstalling Skype does not delete your personal Skype account.

Uninstalling Skype simply removes the application from your computer. It will no longer be accessible, and you will not be able to make calls or use any of Skype’s features. If you decide to use Skype again in the future, you will need to reinstall it.

There are two ways to uninstall Skype from your Windows 10 PC:

1. Using the Control Panel:
– Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type “Control Panel.”
– Open the Control Panel and click on “Uninstall a program” (under the “Programs” category).
– Look for “Skype” in the list of installed programs.
– Right-click on Skype and select “Uninstall” or click on the “Uninstall” button at the top of the list.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

2. Using the Start Menu:
– Click on the “Start” button in the bottom left corner of your screen.
– Scroll through the list of installed applications until you find Skype.
– Right-click on Skype and select “Uninstall” from the context menu.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

After uninstalling Skype, you may want to consider deleting any remaining Skype-related files or folders. To do this, you can navigate to the following locations on your computer:

– C:\Program Files\Skype
– C:\ProgramData\Skype
– C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Roaming\Skype

Please note that the “AppData” folder is hidden by default. You can access it by typing “%appdata%” in the Windows search bar and pressing Enter.

Deleting these files and folders is not necessary, but it can help ensure a clean removal of Skype from your computer.

It is safe to uninstall Skype from your Windows 10 PC. However, keep in mind that uninstalling Skype does not delete your personal Skype account. If you wish to use Skype again in the future, you will need to reinstall it.