Delete names saved on Skype
Especially when multiple users are using the same computer, it can happen that Skype offers multiple saved names. You can delete these.
Skype saves login names
Skype has been very popular for years. The provider for chats, data transmission and internet calls is mainly used for communications abroad.
- To make it easier to use the program, the software saves the login name when you log in. It will add your name to the drop-down list in the login window.
- If different users use your computer or you have different user accounts yourself If you have different names, the program may give you several saved names offers. You can delete these if you do not want them to be displayed when you log in.
Delete saved names
- Names saved on Skype can be deleted relatively easily. To get rid of the saved usernames, you must first close Skype or finish properly.
- You can use the Task Manager (Alt + Ctrl + Del) to check whether the program has really been closed and is not running in the background.
- Then go to the “Start” button and click on “Run” in Windows XP. A new window opens in which you enter ""% appdata% \ skype "".
- With the newer operating system, just go to “Start” and enter “Run”. In the new window, enter “% appdata% \ skype” as in Windows XP.
- Delete the folder with the username that you no longer want to run. You can also remove multiple folders at the same time by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking the folders you want to delete.
- If your folder is not displayed, you can make the hidden folders visible with Ctrl + H.
- If you restart the program now, your username will no longer be displayed.
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