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Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls, instant message, and video conference over the Internet.

Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system. Skype has also become popular for its additional features which include instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing. The network is operated by Skype Limited, which has its headquarters in Luxembourg and is partly owned by eBay.

Unlike other VoIP services, the Skype company does not run servers, but makes use of background processing on computers running Skype software; the original name proposed—Sky peer-to-peer - reflects this.

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How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10?

How to stop Skype from starting automatically when booting Windows 10? I can't find such an option, either in the Skype app settings or in the Task Manager > Startup tab.
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Escape Skype Messages to Use Special Character Combinations

In a technical environment it's more than common to copy/paste configuration files, URLs, code samples and such in order to inform the other chat participant about something. In that case all kinds of combination of characters may be used, even ones…
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Send preformatted text in Skype

Sometimes I send pieces of code using Skype. Very often the text is messed up with smileys, and some brackets show up doubled. Can I somehow send text that will not be transformed? Something like 
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EDIT ( 19 march 2015 ): In Win 8.1…
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Mute conversations on Skype

I'm in a conversation and I don't really want to leave because the people there keep adding me back so it's just whatever. But I would like to mute the conversation or something like I do on Facebook so I won't take notifications or anything from…
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How to disable the skype ads (advertisement)?

The Skype client shows a disturbing colored ad at the bottom of the client. The ad is unnecessary and only takes away important space for the contact list. How can I remove that permanentely? Even after clicking the close sign on the ad, the ad…
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How to remove "Share with Skype" from the Windows Explorer context menu

In a recent update a new Share with Skype context menu item has appeared. How can this item be removed? PS: There is some information here, but it's not complete: https://www.reddit.com/r/skype/comments/fkxbhw/q_context_menu_share_with_skype/
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How to enable remote microphone on remote desktop

I just directly connect my thin client (with embedded OS) to a remote machine (Windows 7) via RDP. The problem is, once I try to test the audio via Skype, it seems that the audio/microphone of the remote machine was hidden or not detected, but the…
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Multiple Skype clients on Mac OS X?

How can I run multiple Skype clients on Mac OS X?
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Disable advertisements on Skype?

An ad titled "Two friends who've never met" recently appeared on my girlfriend's Skype. The ad appears above the name of the contact she is currently speaking to and can't be disabled via the ad options build into Skype. How can we disable this…
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Greenscreen (aka chroma key) effect with a webcam?

This is not the blue screen of death I am speaking of, but the process called bluescreening (also known as green screen, or Chroma Key). It removes a particular colored background from an image so that it can be superimposed on some other…
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Do any multi-client IM clients support Skype Chat?

It would be best if they can run without having Skype installed at all. Does such a creature exist?
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How much data (MB) does Skype consume in a 1 minute call?

How much data (in megabytes) does Skype consume in a 1 minute audio call? And how much data does Skype consume in a 1 minute video call? Is it fixed or does it vary with the mobile version or PC version of Skype?
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mute individual Skype text chat?

My workplace uses Skype exclusively for individual and group chats. Messages are posted to the group chats several times a minute. I would like to mute the constant audible notification for group chats, but keep them turned on for the more…
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How can I sign out of Skype from everywhere logged in to my account?

When using Skype, we can log in to the same account from multiple PCs. Currently I have one PC logged into Skype with my account. The problem is that it was a laptop of my relatives and I cannot access it for now. How can I sign out of Skype from…
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How do I export the history of Skype?

Is it possible to export Skype v4 chat history into some readable plain-text format? (.txt, .xml, .html) Alternatively, is it possible to backup/restore skype chat history? (I wouldn't mind backup to Gmail, or to readable plain-text format). I have…
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