How to Make Skype Not Pop Up

You can prevent Skype from automatically starting.

If you have Skype configured to automatically run when you start Windows, Skype opens and pops up on the desktop every time you start Windows. This process can cause the computer to load slower and opens a window that you must manually close before you begin to work. If you don't want to have Skype pop up on the desktop every time you start Windows, you must disable the auto-start feature in Skype.

Instructions

1. Open Skype and sign into your account.

2. Click "Tools" on the Skype menu and then click "Options".

3. Click the "General Settings" tab in the "Skype Options" window.

4. Uncheck the box labeled "Start Skype When I Start Windows".

5. Click "Save".

Resources

• Skype