Skype是最流行的互联网协议(Internet Protocol)语音( VoIP ) 应用程序之一。可以肯定地说,每天都有数百万人使用Skype 。借助Skype,您只需点击一下,即可呼叫相隔万里的亲朋好友(friend and family),与他们进行栩栩如生的对话。Skype还有其他用途,例如在线面试、商务电话、会议等。
Skype:Skype是一种电信应用程序(telecommunication application),用户可以使用它在计算机、平板电脑、智能手机和其他使用互联网的设备之间进行免费的视频和语音通话。(video and voice calls)您还可以进行群组通话、发送即时消息、与他人共享文件等。您还可以使用 Skype 拨打电话,但收费非常低。
(Skype)几乎所有平台都支持Skype ,如Android、iOS、Windows、Mac等。Skype可使用 Web 应用程序或使用Skype 应用程序,您可以从(Skype app)Microsoft Store、Play Store、App Store ( Apple )下载和安装,或Skype自己的网站。为了使用Skype,您只需使用有效的电子邮件 ID(email id)和强密码创建一个Skype 帐户。(Skype account)完成后,您将很高兴。
现在,无论 Skype 的易用性或各种功能如何,您都可能不想再使用它,或者只是想切换到另一个应用程序。如果出现这种情况,您将需要卸载 Skype,但请注意您将无法删除您的 Skype 帐户(you won’t be able to delete your skype account)。那么替代方案是什么?好吧,您始终可以从Skype中删除您的所有个人信息,这使得其他用户无法在 Skype 上发现您。
简而言之,微软(Microsoft)使删除Skype 帐户(Skype account)变得困难。没有公司会宣传如何删除他们的帐户,这是可以理解的。考虑到这一点,如果您希望永久删除Skype 帐户(skype account),请不要担心,因为在本指南中,我们将了解如何删除Skype 帐户(Skype account)而不会失去对其他帐户的访问权限。但请注意,永久删除Skype 帐户(skype account)是一个多步骤过程,您需要一点耐心才能完成所有步骤。
如何删除 Skype 和 Skype 帐户(How to Delete Skype and Skype Account)
如何永久删除 Skype 帐户?(How To Permanently Delete Skype Account?)
删除Skype 帐户(Skype account)并不像从您的设备中删除Skype那样简单。(Skype)与其他应用程序不同,Microsoft很难完全删除Skype 帐户(Skype account),因为Skype 帐户(Skype account)直接链接到Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)。如果您在删除Skype 帐户(skype account)时不小心,那么您也可能无法访问您的Microsoft,这显然是一个巨大的损失,因为您将无法访问Outlook.com、OneDrive等任何Microsoft 服务(Microsoft service)。
永久删除Skype 帐户(Skype account)是一个多步骤过程,在此之前建议执行以下任务:
- 取消Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)与Skype 帐户(Skype account)的链接。
- 取消(Cancel)任何有效订阅并为未使用的积分申请退款。
- 如果您添加了Skype 号码(Skype number),请取消它。
- 将您的 Skype 状态设置为Offline 或 Invisible(Offline or Invisible)。
- (Sign)从您使用同一帐户使用Skype的所有设备上退出Skype 。
- 从您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)中删除所有个人详细信息。
永久删除Skype 帐户(Skype account)的第一步涉及从Skype(Skype account)帐户中删除所有个人信息,以便没有人可以使用您的数据直接在Skype上找到您。要从Skye 帐户(Skye account)中删除您的个人信息,首先,请登录您的Skye 帐户(Skye account),然后按照以下步骤删除您的个人信息:
删除个人资料图片(Remove Profile Picture)
删除个人资料图片很重要,因为它可以揭示您的身份,其他用户可能能够识别您。要删除Skype上的个人资料图片,请按照以下步骤操作:
1. 通过在网络浏览器中导航到Skype.com登录到您的Skype 帐户。(Skype account)
2. 点击您的个人资料图片,然后点击在线使用 Skype( Use Skype online)。
3.下面的屏幕(below screen)将打开。单击(Click)三个点,然后选择设置。(Settings.)
4. 现在在设置下,选择帐户和个人资料(Account & Profile),然后单击个人资料图片。 ( Profile picture. )
5. 现在点击个人资料图片( click on the Profile picture),只要将鼠标悬停在个人资料图片上,就会出现编辑图标。(Edit icon)
6. 从随后出现的菜单中,单击删除照片。(Remove photo.)
7. 将出现一个确认弹出窗口(confirmation pop-up),单击删除。(Remove.)
8. 最后,您的头像将从您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)中删除。
更改您的状态(Change Your Status)
在永久删除您的Skype 帐户之前,您应该将您的 Skype 状态设置为(Skype account)离线或不可见(Offline or Invisible),这样做不会认为您在线或可用。要更改您的状态,请按照以下步骤操作:
1. 在您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)中,单击左上角的个人资料图片或图标。(Profile picture or icon)
2. 在菜单(Menu)下,单击您当前的状态(在本例中为活动(Active)),然后选择不可见(Invisible )选项。
3. 您的状态将更新为新状态。
从所有设备中退出 Skype(Sign out Skype from all the Devices)
在删除您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)之前,您应该从您用于登录Skype的所有设备上注销。此步骤是必要的,因为您可能会在删除后不小心登录到您的Skype 帐户(skype account),这将再次重新激活您的帐户(仅适用于您的帐户被永久删除后的前 30 天)。
1. 在您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)中,单击左上角的个人资料图片或图标。(Profile picture or icon)
2. 将打开一个菜单。单击(Click)菜单中的退出(Sign Out)选项。
3. 将出现一个确认弹出窗口(confirmation pop-up)。单击退出( Click on Sign out)确认,您将从Skype 帐户(Skype account)退出。
删除(Remove Other Profile Details in )Skype中的其他个人资料详细信息(Skype)
在Web 界面中从(web interface)Skype中删除其他个人资料详细信息比应用程序本身更容易。因此,要删除其他个人资料详细信息,请在任何浏览器中打开Skype.com并登录(browser and sign)您的帐户,然后按照以下步骤删除其他个人资料详细信息:
1. 点击您的头像,然后点击我的帐户。( My account.)
2. 现在在您的个人资料下,滚动到页面底部,然后单击(page and click)设置和首选项下的编辑个人资料(Edit profile)选项。
3. 在个人资料(Profile)下的个人信息部分(Personal Information section),单击编辑个人资料按钮(Edit Profile button)。
4.删除“个人信息”和“联系方式”部分的所有信息(Remove all the information from the Personal Information and Contact details sections)。
注意:(Note:)您不能删除您的 Skype 名称。
5. 删除所有信息后,单击保存按钮( Save button)。
取消您的 Microsoft 帐户与 Skype 帐户的关联(Unlink your Microsoft Account from the Skype Account)
在删除 Skype 帐户之前,(Skype account)必须(Skype account)取消您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)与Skype 帐户的链接。要取消Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)与Skype 帐户(Skype account)的关联,请在任何浏览器中打开Skype.com并登录(browser and sign)到您的Skype 帐户(Skype account),然后按照以下步骤进行进一步操作:
注意:(Note:)如果您的 Skype 主要电子邮件地址(email address)是 live 或 Outlook,则取消链接该帐户将导致您丢失所有 Skype 联系人。
1. 在您的个人资料中,滚动到页面底部,然后单击(page and click)“设置和首选项”下的“帐户设置”(Account Settings)选项。
2.在帐户设置中,在您的(Inside account)Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)旁边单击取消链接选项(Unlink option)。
注意:(Note:)如果您将看到未链接选项而不是取消链接选项,则表示Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)未链接到您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)。
3.将出现一条确认消息。(confirmation message)单击(Click)继续以确认操作,您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)将与您的Skype 帐户取消(Skype account)链接(Continue)。
4. 最后,您需要取消任何有效的Skype 订阅(Skype subscription)。在您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)设置中,从左侧栏中单击要取消的订阅。(subscription you want to cancel)
5. 单击 取消订阅(Cancel Subscription)继续。最后点击Thanks but no Thanks, I still want to cancel确认订阅取消(subscription cancellation)。
一旦您删除了所有个人信息并取消关联您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account),现在您可以继续删除您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)。您不能自行删除或关闭您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)。您必须联系您的Skype 客户服务(Skype Customer service)并告诉他们永久删除或关闭您的帐户。
如果您使用Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)登录Skype,则需要按照以下步骤关闭您的Microsoft 帐户。(Microsoft account)您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)将在 60 天内关闭。Microsoft会在 60 天后永久删除你的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account),以防你需要再次访问它或改变主意删除你的帐户。
请记住(Remember),删除您的Skype 帐户(Skype account)后,您在Skype上的姓名将显示 30 天,但没有人可以与您联系。30 天后,您的名字将从Skype中完全消失,没有人可以在Skype上找到您。
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如何卸载 Skype?(How to Uninstall Skype?)
(Skype)几乎所有平台都支持Skype ,如Windows、Android、Mac、iOS 等,因此有不同的方法可以从这些不同的平台上卸载Skype 。如果您遵循以下步骤,那么您将能够轻松地从这些不同平台上删除 Skype。只需根据您使用的平台或操作系统(platform or OS)逐步按照以下方法操作,您就可以轻松地从设备中删除Skype 。
如何在 iOS 上卸载 Skype(How to Uninstall Skype on iOS)
按照以下步骤从您的 iOS 设备中删除Skype :
1. 在您的iPhone 或 iPad(iPhone or iPad)中,通过单击设置图标(Settings icon)启动设置应用程序(Settings app)。
2. 在设置下,单击常规选项。(General option.)
3. 在常规下,选择iPhone 存储。( iPhone Storage.)
4. 您的iPhone 或 iPad(iPhone or iPad)上可用的所有应用程序列表将打开。
5.从列表中查找Skype 应用程序(Skype application)并单击(list and click)它。
5. 在Skype下,单击屏幕底部的删除应用程序按钮。(Delete app)
完成上述步骤后,Skype将从您的 iOS 设备中删除。
如何在 (How to Uninstall Skype on )Android上卸载 Skype(Android)
从Android中删除Skype就像从 iOS中删除Skype一样简单。
要从Android中删除Skype ,请按照以下步骤操作:
1.通过点击图标打开Android 手机上的(Android phone)Play Store应用程序。
2.在Play 商店(Play Store)顶部的搜索栏中输入并搜索(Search Bar)skype。
3. 如果您的系统上已经安装了Skype 应用程序(Skype app),您将看到打开按钮。(Open button)
4. 接下来,点击应用名称(app name)(Skype 所在的位置),会出现两个选项,卸载和打开(Uninstall and Open)。单击(Click)卸载(Uninstall)按钮。
5. 将出现一个确认弹出(confirmation pop)窗口。单击(Click)确定( OK)按钮,您的应用程序将开始卸载。
完成上述步骤后,Skype将从您的Android 手机(Android phone)中删除。
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如何在 (How to Uninstall Skype on )Mac上卸载 Skype(Mac)
为了从Mac中永久删除(Mac)Skype,您需要确保应用程序已关闭,然后按照以下步骤操作:
1.在 Mac 上打开Finder 。单击左侧面板中的应用程序( Applications)文件夹。
2. 在应用程序(application)文件夹中,查找Skype图标,然后将其拖放到垃圾箱中。
3. 同样,在 Finder 窗口中,在窗口右上角(right corner)可用的搜索栏中(search bar)搜索 Skype(search for skype ),选择所有搜索(select all the search)结果并将它们也拖到垃圾箱中。(drag them into the trash as well.)
4.现在,转到垃圾桶图标,右键单击(right-click)它并选择清空(Empty Bin)垃圾箱选项。
垃圾箱清空后,Skype 将从您的 Mac 中删除。( Skype will be deleted from your Mac.)
如何在 (How to Uninstall Skype on )PC上卸载 Skype(PC)
在从 PC 中删除Skype 应用程序(Skype app)之前,请确保该应用程序已关闭。应用程序关闭后,请按照以下步骤从您的 PC 中永久删除Skype :
1.在开始菜单搜索栏中输入并(Start Menu Search Bar)搜索 Skype(search for Skype)。点击(Click)出现的搜索结果(search result)。
2. 现在单击列表中的卸载选项(Uninstall option),如下所示。
3. 将出现一个确认弹出(confirmation pop)窗口。再次单击(Click)卸载(Uninstall)按钮。
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How to Delete Skype and Skype Account
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Skype: Skype is a telecommunication application using which users can make free video and voice calls between computers, tablets, smartphones, and other devices using the internet. You can also make group calls, send instant messages, share files with others, etc. You can also make phones call using skype but that is chargeable with very low rates.
Skype is supported by almost all platforms like Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, etc. Skype is available either using the web application or using the Skype app that you can download & install from Microsoft Store, Play Store, App Store (Apple), or Skype’s own website. If you face any issues, read how to Fix Microsoft Store Not Installing Apps here.. In order to use Skype, you just have to create a Skype account using a valid email id and a strong password. Once done, you will be good to go.
Now regardless of the ease of use or various features of the skype, there might come a time when you don’t want to use it anymore or simply you want to switch to another application. If such a case arises, you will need to uninstall skype but note that you won’t be able to delete your skype account. So what is the alternative? Well, you can always remove all your personal information from Skype, which makes it impossible for other users to discover you on skype.
In short, Microsoft makes it difficult to delete the Skype account. And it’s understandable that no company would advertise how to delete their account. With that in mind, if you are looking to delete the skype account permanently then don’t worry as in this guide we will find out how to delete Skype account without losing access to other accounts. But note that deleting a skype account permanently is a multi-step process and you need to have little patience in order to follow all the steps.
How to Delete Skype and Skype Account
How To Permanently Delete Skype Account?
Deleting the Skype account is not as easy as deleting Skype from your device. Unlike other applications, Microsoft makes it very difficult to fully remove a Skype account because Skype account is directly linked to a Microsoft account. If you’re not careful while deleting the skype account then you may lose access to your Microsoft as well which is obviously a huge loss as you won’t be able to access any Microsoft service like Outlook.com, OneDrive, etc.
Deleting Skype account permanently is a multi-step process and before doing so it is recommended to perform the below tasks:
- Unlink the Microsoft account from the Skype account.
- Cancel any active subscription and request a refund for unused credits.
- If you have added a Skype number, cancel it.
- Set your Skype status to Offline or Invisible.
- Sign out of Skype from all the devices in which you are using Skype with the same account.
- Remove all the personal details from your Skype account.
The first step to delete Skype account permanently involves removing all the personal information from the Skype account so that no one can use your data to find you on Skype directly. In order to remove your personal information from Match account or Skype account, first of all, login into your account then delete your personal details by following the below steps:
Remove Profile Picture
Removing the profile picture is important as it can reveal your identity and other users might be able to identify you. To remove the profile picture on Skype follow the below steps:
1. Sign in to your Skype account by navigating to skype.com in a web browser.
2. Click on your profile picture then click on Use Skype online.
3. The below screen will open up. Click on the three dots then select Settings.
4. Now under Settings, select Account & Profile then click on Profile picture.
5. Now click on the Profile picture, as soon as you hover over the profile picture, the Edit icon will appear.
6. From the subsequent menu that appears, click on Remove photo.
7. A confirmation pop-up will appear, click on Remove.
8. Finally, your profile picture will be removed from your Skype account.
Change Your Status
Before deleting your Skype account permanently, you should set your Skype status to Offline or Invisible do that no thinks that you’re online or available. To change your status follow the below steps:
1. Inside your Skype account, click on the Profile picture or icon from the top left corner.
2. Under the Menu, click on your current status (in this case it’s Active) then select the Invisible option.
3. Your status will be updated to the new one.
Sign out Skype from all the Devices
Before deleting your account on any app you should sign out from all the devices that you use to sign-in to Skype. This step is necessary since you may accidentally log in to your skype account after deletion which will again re-activate your account (only applicable for the first 30 days after which your account is deleted permanently).
1. Inside your Skype account, click on the Profile picture or icon from the top left corner.
2. A menu will open up. Click on the Sign Out option from the menu.
3. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click on Sign out to confirm and you will be signed out from the Skype account.
Remove Other Profile Details in Skype
Removing other profile details from Skype is easier in the web interface than the app itself. So, to remove other profile details, open Skype.com in any browser and sign in into your account then follow the below steps to remove other profile details:
1. Click on your profile picture then click on My account.
2. Now under your profile, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Edit profile option under Settings and preferences.
3. Under Profile, in the Personal Information section, click on the Edit Profile button.
4. Remove all the information from the Personal Information and Contact details sections.
Note: You cannot remove your Skype name.
5. Once you have removed all the information, click on the Save button.
Unlink your Microsoft Account from the Skype Account
It is mandatory to unlink your Microsoft account from the Skype account before deleting the Skype account. To unlink the Microsoft account from Skype account, open Skype.com in any browser and sign in into your Skype account and then follow the below steps for further procedure:
Note: If your skype primary email address is live or outlook then unlinking the account will cause you to lose all your Skype contacts.
1. Inside your profile, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Account Settings option under Settings and preferences.
2. Inside account settings, next to your Microsoft account click on the Unlink option.
Note: If you will see Not Linked option rather than unlink option, it means Microsoft account is not linked to your Skype account.
3. A confirmation message will appear. Click on Continue to confirm the action and your Microsoft account will be unlinked from your Skype account.
4. Finally, you need to cancel any active Skype subscription. In your Skype account settings, click the subscription you want to cancel from the left bar.
5. Click Cancel Subscription to continue. Finally, click Thanks but no thanks, I still want to cancel to confirm subscription cancellation.
Once you have removed all your personal information and unlink your Microsoft account, now you can proceed to delete your Skype account. You cannot delete or close your Skype account on your own. You have to contact your Skype Customer service and tell them to delete or close your account permanently.
If you use Microsoft account to sign in to Skype then you need to close your Microsoft account by following these steps. Your Microsoft account will be closed in 60 days. Microsoft waits 60 days before permanently deleting your Microsoft account in case you need to again access it or change your mind about deleting your account.
Remember, after deleting your Skype account, your name on Skype will appear for 30 days but no one will be able to contact you. After 30 days, your name will completely disappear from Skype and no one will be able to find you on Skype.
Also Read: Fix Skype Audio Not Working Windows 10
How to Uninstall Skype?
Skype is supported by almost all platforms like Windows, Android, Mac, iOS, etc., so there are different methods to uninstall Skype from these different platforms. If you will follow the below steps then you will be able to easily delete skype from these different platforms. It might also interest you to read How to Delete Your ICQ Account Permanently. Just follow the below methods step-by-step according to the platform or OS you are using and you will be able to delete Skype easily from your device.
How to Uninstall Skype on iOS
Follow the below steps to delete Skype from your iOS device:
1. In your iPhone or iPad, launch the Settings app by clicking on the Settings icon.
2. Under Settings, click on the General option.
3. Under General, select iPhone Storage.
4. List of all the applications that are available on your iPhone or iPad will open up.
5. Look for the Skype application from the list and click on it.
5. Under Skype, click on the Delete app button that will be available at the bottom of the screen.
After completing the above steps, Skype will be deleted from your iOS device.
How to Uninstall Skype on Android
Deleting Skype from Android is as easy as deleting Skype from iOS.
To delete Skype from Android follow the below steps:
1. Open the Play Store app on your Android phone by tapping on its icon.
2. Type & search for skype in the Search Bar at the top of the Play Store.
3. You will see the Open button if the Skype app is already installed on your system.
4. Next, click on the app name (where skype is written) & two options will appear, Uninstall and Open. Click on the Uninstall button.
5. A confirmation pop up will appear. Click on the OK button and your app will start uninstalling.
After completing the above steps, Skype will be deleted from your Android phone.
Also Read: How to Disable Skypehost.exe on Windows 10
How to Uninstall Skype on Mac
In order to permanently delete Skype from the Mac, you need to make sure that the app is closed and then follow the below steps:
1. Open Finder on Mac. Click on the Applications folder from the left panel.
2. Inside the application folder, look for a Skype icon then drag & drop it into the trash.
3. Again, in the Finder window, search for skype in the search bar that is available at the top right corner of the window, select all the search results and drag them into the trash as well.
4. Now, go to the trash icon, right-click on it and select the Empty Bin option.
Once the trash can is empty, Skype will be deleted from your Mac.
How to Uninstall Skype on PC
Before deleting the Skype app from PC, make sure the app is closed. Once the app is closed, follow the below steps to delete Skype permanently from your PC:
1. Type and search for Skype in the Start Menu Search Bar. Click on the search result that appeared.
2. Now click on the Uninstall option from the list as shown below.
3. A confirmation pop up will appear. Click on the Uninstall button again.
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And that is how you delete your skype and skype account the right way! If you still have any questions regarding this tutorial then feel free to ask them in the comment section.
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