This article applies to: Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business (Mac), Skype for Business (Windows), Web Conferencing As of June 30, 2021, members of the Cornell community will not be able to meet, chat, or call someone else at Cornell using Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams is suggested by the app instead. Delete all keychains starting with OCKeyContainer. In your Login keychain, delete all e-mail address certificates. Skype for Business 2016 for MAC. Log out and quit Skype for Business. Go to Finder press Command+Shift+G type in /Library delete the following files: /Library/Containters com.microsoft.SkypeForBusiness.
“How do I delete all contacts in a Skype list with one click?”
This is the question raised in Quora.
Since its initial appearance in 2013, Skype has been playing an important role in free online calls, and messaging for mobile phone and computers.
When you use Skype to deal with your business and social life, you will find the contacts also increase so fast.
Old Skype colleague or random Skype chat contacts due to business invitation will become the unwanted contacts and it is the time to delete the Skype contacts from your list.
Here, we will show the comprehensive guide to remove Skype contacts (one, multiple or all) on your Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and more devices.
Part 1. How to Delete Skype Contacts on Windows and Mac
Skype has various versions for different operating system. Windows, Mac and online version are all available to users to work on computer directly. No matter which version you use, the steps are the same.
Refer to the following steps.
Delete Skype contacts on computer from Profile
Deleting contacts from Skype from Profile is available for Windows and web version.
Step 1. Run Skype software on your computer. Find and right-click the contact that you want to remove.
Step 2. Select “View Profile” and you will see the option of “Delete Contact”. Click it and “Delete” in the confirmation popup.
Check here, if you want to delete your Skype account.
Remove Skype contacts on computer via Contact list
Apart from Profile, you will also find the way to erase Skype contacts through Contact list.
This way is accessible on Windows, Mac and web.
Step 1. Find the contact list image and click it to enter the Contacts list.
Step 2. Select the contact that you want to delete, and select “Remove from Contacts”.
Step 3. Confirm your operation by clicking “Delete”.
Skype creates no recycle bin for you, and it will go once the contacts are deleted from Skype, unless you add them again.
Part 2. How to Delete Skype Contacts on iPhone/Android
Whether you are using an iPhone/iPad, or Android phone tablet, the steps of deleting the Skype contacts are the same.
Step 1. On your iPhone or Android phone, open Skype app, find the specific contact you want to remove in the contact list.
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Step 2. Long-press the contact name, and hit “View Profile” > “Delete Contact” to remove him/her from your contact list.
Part 3. How to Delete Skype Contacts from Skype for Business
Apart from the standard version, Skype also launch its business version, Skype for Business.
Surely the deleting process of contacts on Skype for Business is different from the standard version, but just slightly different.
Run Skype for Business; go to “Contacts” tab, and then right-click the contact you want to delete. Select the “Remove From Contacts” list option.
Part 4. How to Delete Skype Contacts Permanently
Though there is no recycle bin to store the deleted Skype contacts, you could still find back the delete items with some iPhone data recovery software or Android phone data recovery programs in the market.
Feel insecure when you want to sell your old phone, or feel disclosed while your phone is threw on your girl or boy friend?
Do not worry, and here we will show the permanent way to clean Skype contacts on iPhone.
iPhone Eraser is the iPhone data erasing software, which can help you erase all content and settings on iPhone, iPad and iPod without recovery.
This way of cleaning Skype contacts will also remove all data and settings on your iPhone. Before you do that, just do not forget to backup your iPhone.
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Step 1. Free download this software on your computer. Connect your iPhone to the computer with the USB cable.
If pop up, just unlock your iPhone and tap “Trust” to give the permission to manage your iPhone on computer.
Step 2. When your iOS device is detected by this software, you will see the basic information about your iPhone, like name, connecting status, etc.
Click the default erasing level, “Low”, and select the erasing level according to your needs.
The higher level you select, the more time it will cost, and the more permanent it will delete.
Step 3. After you select the erasing level, just click 'start' to clear your iPhone device permanently and thoroughly.
iPhone Eraser – Delete Skype Contacts PermanentlyErase all contacts on iPhone iPad iPod without recovery possibility. It is capable of deleting the Skype contacts including name, image, conversations, etc. from your device, and restore your iOS device to factory reset to use it as new.
Part 5: FAQs of Removing Skype Contacts
What happens when you delete a Skype contact?
When you deleted a contact, that person will not be able to send a message to you until you accepted the request for the person to be added on your contact list. However, they will know they have been deleted from your contact list, when they try to send you a message and fail to do that.
How do I block the contact on Skype?
For blocking the contacts on Skype, you just need to go to the “Contacts” tab, find and right-click the contact you want to block to select 'Block this person'.
How to know if someone deleted you on Skype?
Sign in to your Skype account and find the person in your contacts list. If the icon next to their name is grey with a question mark instead of a green check m ark, the person may have removed you.
Can a deleted contact on Skype see me?
Removing the user will stop them from continuing to see your status, but they will still be able to message you, or re-request authorization.
Conclusion
Her, we focus on the comprehensive guide to delete Skype contacts on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android phone. The steps are easy to follow with screenshot. Surely, if you want to permanently delete Skype contacts on iPhone, you had better use the third-party tool, iPhone Eraser.
By default, the Skype App is designed to start automatically with the computer and keep running in the background. You will find below the steps to Stop Skype from Starting Automatically in Windows 10.
Stop Skype, Skype Preview and Skype for Business
There are 3 different versions of Skype that can be found running on a Windows 10 computer and all these Skype versions have the same default tendency to start automatically with the computer and keep running in background.
The first version of Skype is the traditional Skype Desktop App which you may have downloaded on your computer from Microsoft’s official Download Skype website.
The second version of Skype is known as Skype For Business and this version of Skype comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Office and may also come pre-loaded on certain New Windows 10 computers.
The third version of Skype, known as Skype Preview came with Windows 10 Anniversary Update and it might be still running on your computer.
With this understanding, let us go ahead and take a look at the steps to Stop Skype Desktop, Skype Preview and Skype for Business from starting automatically on your computer.
1. Stop Skype Desktop from Starting Automatically in Windows 10
Once you download and install the full version of Skype Desktop App on your computer, you will find it starting automatically with the computer and remaining active in the background.
Turn Off Skype For Business At Startup
1. Open Skype Desktop App and Sign-in to Skype using your Microsoft Account (in case you are not already signed-in).
2. Once you are signed-in, select the More icon in the top-menu bar and click on Settings in the drop-down menu.
3. On the Settings screen, move the toggle next to Automatically start Skype option to OFF position.
Note: Also, uncheck Other options, if you do not want Skype to remain active and keep running in background.
4.Restart your computer to Apply this change.
After this you will no longer find Skype Desktop starting Automatically with your computer, it will only start when you manually start or launch the Skype App.
Disable Skype For Business Startup
2. Stop Skype Business from Starting Automatically in Windows 10
How To Uninstall Skype For Business
As mentioned above, Skype for Business comes bundled with Microsoft Office and may also come pre-loaded with New Windows 10 computers.
Similar to Skype Desktop and Skype Preview, Skype for Business also has a default tendency to startup with the computer and keep running in background.
1. Start Skype for Business App > Sign-in to your Account (in case you are not already signed-in).
2. Once you are signed-in, click on the Down-Arrow button (next to wheel icon) > click on Tools and then click on Options.
3. On the options screen, select the Personal tab in the side-menu and uncheck Automatically Start the App When I log on to Windows and Start the App in the foreground options.
4. Click on OK to save these settings for Skype Business App and restart your computer.
After this, you will no longer find Skype for Business starting automatically and running in the background on your computer.
Macos Remove Skype For Business From Startup
3. Stop Skype Preview from Starting Automatically in Windows 10
Once you click on Skype Preview app (out of curiosity!), the App prompts you to sign-in using a Microsoft Account (your email).
Once you sign-in to Skype Preview, it will keep you permanently signed-in and you find Skype Preview starting automatically with your computer and running in background.
How To Remove Skype For Business From Startup Macbook
Fortunately, all that is required to to prevent Skype Preview from automatically starting with your computer is to Sign Out of the App.
Remove Skype For Business From Startup Menu
1. Click on Start button > scroll down the list of Apps and click on Skype Preview.
2. On the next screen, click on your Profile icon (bottom-left corner) > scroll down in the right-pane and select the Sign Out option.
How To Remove Skype For Business From Startup Mac Pro
This will sign you out of Skype Preview App and you won’t find Skype Preview starting automatically on your computer.