I went back to the options to see if the settings had been restored.

Uncheck Automatically start the app when I log on to Windows and Start the app in the foreground.Īfter rebooting my system it seemed that these setting had no effect as Skype for Business would still appear at the start of windows.

Choose the tools (small gear) icon and then Tools > Options.

For instructions, see this post in the Skype community: Completely Uninstall Skype for Business.Things I tried prior to the solution that worked for me!ġ) Modify startup setting in the Skype for Business application options If the above instructions don't work for you, then another option is to disable it in your registry.

Remove Skype for Business from your registry When it's done uninstalling, choose Close. The only way to uninstall it is to remove all of Office from your computer.Īt the Ready to uninstall? box, choose Uninstall. If you don't see Skype for Business listed, then you're using a version that's integrated with other Microsoft 365 apps. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Uninstall or change a program.Ĭhoose Skype for Business > Uninstall. The following instructions are for customers who have standalone versions of Skype for Business.

This is because it's integrated with the other Office apps. IMPORTANT: If you are using Microsoft 365Skype for Business, you can't delete it from your computer without also uninstalling the rest of the Office suite. Step 2: Remove Skype for Business from your computer Skype for Business is still on your computer, but you'll no longer see it. In Skype for Business, choose the tools icon and Tools > Options.Ĭhoose Personal, then uncheck Automatically start the app when I log on to Windows and Start the app in the foreground. Step 1: Stop Skype for Business from starting automatically

Disable skype for business on startup