When you install the Skype app on a Windows 11 computer, it will automatically start every time you log in to a Windows 11 computer.
You can always close it by right-clicking the icon on the taskbar, but the next time you log back in, Skype will automatically start up again. If you don't want Skype to start up in Windows every time, this tip will help you.
Skype does not start in Windows 11
There are three ways to prevent Skype from starting in Windows 11. Complete each step to prevent Skype from starting with Windows. Each way represents a different way Skype is installed on the computer.
Click on the magnifying glass in the taskbar. In the search box type: Skype. Right-click on the Skype result and click App Settings.
In the “Run at login” settings, disable the Skype option.
The second way to prevent Skype from starting is by task management to open. You can do this by pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL on your keyboard and then opening Task Manager from the menu.
Click the Startup tab, right-click Skype and click Disable. Skype no longer starts when logging in in Windows 11.
The third way to prevent Skype from starting is to open Skype. Click on the three horizontal dots to the right of the name. Click on the General tab and uncheck the options “Start Skype in the background” and “Do not close Skype when exiting”.
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