How do I Clean Out a Skype Message List?

Skype is an Internet-based video-calling platform that allows users to call phones, mobiles and other Skype users, as well as send text messages. Calls made to other Skype users are free, while calls to landlines and mobile phones are charged a fee. Other features include instant messaging, group conferencing, file sharing, voicemail, call forwarding and caller identification. All instant (chat) messages and telephone text messages sent and received on Skype are automatically archived on your hard drive. You may choose to delete these messages to free up space on your computer.

Instructions

For Windows users

1. Sign onto Skype, then select the "Tools" menu on the menu bar and click "Options."

2. Go to the "Privacy" tab on the sidebar. On the right-hand side of the window, locate the "Keep history for" option.

3. Click the "Clear history" button. A warning prompt will appear, notifying you that all previous conversations, including Instant Messages, SMS, calls, voicemails and file transfers will be deleted.

4. Click "Delete."

For Apple users

1. Sign onto Skype and select the "Chat" menu on the menu bar.

2. Select "Clear All Chat Messages." A warning prompt will appear, notifying you that all chat messages will be deleted and there will be no way to recover them once deleted.

3. Click "Delete All."

Tips & Warnings

• There is no way to delete individual messages or chat histories with a single contact.

• Apple users who want to save chat histories with particular contacts before deleting all other messages can select "Contacts" in the menu bar and then "View Chat History." The HTML file that appears in a Web browser window can be saved for later viewing. This functionality is not available for Windows users.

References

• Skype: Help for Skype - user guides, FAQs, customer support