
If you want to test in your own environment, I suggest you do it on a testing machine or VM first to see how the script will behave in your reality. Obs: I’ve tested this method inside my environment, using the latest Office365 x86 and 圆4 installs.

Since I was successful I then decided to share my solution to help other colleagues. If it exists it hasn’t been shared (yet), and that’s why I decided to get some hands on and get this done.

I was asked in my company to then develop an automated silent way to remove skype, considering that I should complete this in the best possible way, covering both 32 and 64 bit versions.Īfter a lot of research on the internet, I could not find anything that was ready to go. While this is probably great news for almost everyone, this can tunr into a big headache for many network administrators and support analysts out there.Īlthough Microsoft has its plans well defined, there is still no news of an official tool for removing Skype for Business in a silent, automated way, in bulk and without harming the other applications in the Office365 package. Were you able to uninstall Skype or Skype for Business using the steps above? Share your experience with us in the comments.Microsoft has announced in 2019 that they will completely discontinue Skype for Business until July 2021, replacing it by Teams once and for all ( Read about it here). There are many alternative VoIP services that you can use including conference calling, sharing your screen, and more. However, if you still want to use Skype without installing anything, the stripped-down web version of the app offers the functionality you need to communicate with your contacts. If you’re tired of using Skype and want to stop using the service for good, the instructions above will help you with that. Open Finder > Applications > Skype for Business and drag it to the Trash. Press Control and click the Skype icon at the same time. To uninstall Skype for Business on a Mac computer, sign out of the app and then close the sign in page. If you see the Are You Sure You Want to Uninstall Skype and all its components box, click Uninstall and then click Close once the process is completed. If the app isn’t listed, it means the version you’re using is integrated with other Office apps.

Right-click Skype for Business and select Uninstall.
