How to Uninstall Skype for Business on Mac

Are you looking to completely remove Skype for Business from your Mac? You're in the right place! In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to uninstall Skype for Business and take it out of your computer's system.

Before you start, make sure to check if you have a standalone version or an integrated version with Microsoft 365 Office apps. If you're using the latter, you won't be able to uninstall Skype for Business separately without also removing the entire Office suite from your Mac.

Step 1: Stop Skype for Business from Starting Automatically

First, stop Skype for Business from starting automatically when you log in to your Mac. To do this:

* Click on the Skype icon in the menu bar.

* Choose Quit Skype from the pop-up menu.

This will ensure that Skype for Business is no longer running in the background while you uninstall it.

Step 2: Remove Skype for Business from Your Computer

Next, remove Skype for Business from your Mac's Applications folder. To do this:

* Go to the Applications folder.

* Find Skype for Business and right-click (or tap and hold) on it.

* Click Options > Remove from Dock.

This will take Skype for Business out of your dock, but it's still installed on your computer.

Alternative Method: Disable Skype for Business in Your Registry

If removing Skype for Business from the Applications folder doesn't work for you, try disabling it in your registry. To do this:

* Go to Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support.

* Locate the Skype for Business entry and right-click (or tap and hold) on it.

* Click Options > Remove from Registry.

Uninstall Skype for Business Using Control Panel

Alternatively, you can uninstall Skype for Business using Control Panel. To do this:

* Go to System Preferences > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Uninstall or change a program.

* Find Skype for Business in the list of installed programs and click on it.

* Click Uninstall.

Important

If you're using Microsoft 365 with Skype for Business, note that uninstalling Skype for Business will also remove the entire Office suite from your Mac. Make sure to consider this before proceeding.

By following these steps, you should be able to completely uninstall Skype for Business from your Mac and take it out of your computer's system.

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