skype

[jow104]

My sister some 4 weeks ago persuaded me to install skype for video live calls etc.

It is constantly coming up on my virus protector with problem questions and I thought I would uninstall it for the time being.

There is no unInstall available on the remove software panel at the control panel. (it refuses to uninstall)

did a google asking about skype uninstall and see there are many different listings.

Anyone know a good way using a PC with xp/2?

[ozwinner]

Goto control panel>remove programs>remove Skype.

I did it ages ago on my puter.....:2tsup:

Al :)

[Sprog]

If it is not in Add/Remove then probably the easiest way is to use System Restore to a point just before you installed Skype.

Make sure you backup anything you want to keep that is on your system after the Skype install date. :)

[jow104]

Thanks Sprog, but I have put a lot into the PC since skype was installed so looking for one of the uninstallers that someone has used.

[K_S]

Try www.download.com
www.cnet.com
www.twocows.com

they have trial copies of lots of stuff inc some reviews.
Download then scan for nasties then try


Thanks Sprog, but I have put a lot into the PC since skype was installed so looking for one of the uninstallers that someone has used.

[MurrayD99]

We use Skype a fair amount for conference calls etc. I have heard some comment about it being not very secure - but none of us have had a-v problems related to it that I know of. maybe your a-v settings need a re-look.

[Poppa]

We use skype a lot as well - never had a problem. Saves us heaps of money and even my dad uses it without problems.

[jow104]

I notice that KS (above thread) has a skype icon with his avatar. I must go an investigate how he did that unless he wants to make it easy and tell us. :B

[ratchet]

I am using skype to call land line and mobiles ,

however my sms do not get delivered

I have tried sending them to my own mobile , they go , but do not get delivered

any thoughts

[Farnarkel]

I tried Skype a year or two ago

The thing I didnt like about it at the time was the voice delay.. Like you get when making an overseas call on landline.

I think it works out of Europe somewhere, is this still the case?

Other than that it seemed OK and sure was cheap.

[K_S]

Gday Mate

Don't know how it got there - I will investigate :?

Keith




I notice that KS (above thread) has a skype icon with his avatar. I must go an investigate how he did that unless he wants to make it easy and tell us. :B

[Gumby]

Gday Mate

Don't know how it got there - I will investigate :?

Keith

I'm guessing you enetered your Skype name in your profile under User CP/Edit Profile