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  1. 11th May 2007, 07:43 PM #1
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    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?
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    Goto control panel>remove programs>remove Skype.

    I did it ages ago on my puter.....

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    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.

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    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.
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    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

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by jow104 View Post
    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.
    Have a good one
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    Quote Originally Posted by K_S View Post
    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
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