How to Disable Skype Highlighting

Skype allows both voice and data transfers.

Skype, an Internet phone service, automatically highlights phone numbers on all websites you visit. Skype designed this feature to allow users quicker and more convenient dialing by simply clicking on the highlighted phone number. However, some users may notice that their Internet browser crashes when they try to use this feature. If you wish to disable the Skype highlighting feature, change the settings on your Internet browser.

Instructions

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open your Firefox browser and click on "Tools" from the top menu.

2. Click on "Add-Ons" and then select "Extensions."

3. Locate the Skype extension from the list and highlight it.

4. Click on "Disable." Restart your browser.

Internet Explorer

1. Open your Internet Explorer browser and click on "Tools."

2. Click on "Manage Add-Ons."

3. Scroll through the list until you find the Skype add-on and click on it.

4. Click on "Disable" at the bottom of the window.

5. Click on "Disable" again on the window that pops up to confirm your new settings. Close the add-ons window.

References

• Skype: Developer Blog - Skype Web Toolbars Causes Crashes in Internet Explorer and Firefox

Resources

• Skype: Need Help?