The configuration of Skype forces the app to remain active and run in the background even when not in use. This ensures you are always available to receive incoming calls and messages when your computer is on.
’ The configuration of Skype forces the app to remain active and run in the background even when not in use. This ensures you are always available to receive incoming calls and messages when your computer is on.
How to stop Skype from running in the background?
Even if you close the Skype window, it will remain running in the background. To close the Skype desktop application, locate the Skype icon in the notification area next to the clock on your taskbar. Right-click the Skype system tray icon and select “ Quit” .
Stop Skype Desktop App From Running in Background Once you download and start using the Desktop version of Skype, it will keep you signed-in and continue running in background, even after you close the App window. Open Skype Desktop App > Sign-in to Skype using your Microsoft Account (in case you are not already signed-in).
Why doesn’t Skype show up in the background on Android?
A minority of posters claim to not have this issue, suggesting there might be something to do with general Android settings that influences whether Skype becomes unreachable when it goes into the background. There’s mention of 3rd party apps that fix this problem by keeping Skype active, thus preventing the status change.
Why skype closes automatically?
Another possibility if Skype is closing unexpectedly is that a third-party application is interfering and causing problems. If the issue began occurring after a recent software change, this could be the root cause.
Why does Skype start automatically when I sign in?
The traditional desktop version of Skype does something similar after you install it. It automatically starts with your PC and signs you in by default, ensuring you’re always online to receive messages. You can tell Skype not to start when you sign in if you don’t want it constantly running in the background.
The next thing we wondered was, how do I stop Skype from closing on startup?
In the Background apps window, scroll down through the list of apps and disable the toggle next to Skype. Reboot your computer and open the desktop version of Skype again. It should not close unexpectedly anymore.
Does Skype start when you launch it or close it?
It will only start when you launch it. The desktop version of Skype will still continue running after you launch it, keeping you signed in. Even if you close the Skype window, it will remain running in the background. To close the Skype desktop application, locate the Skype icon in the notification area next to the clock on your taskbar.
Why does Skype keep crashing on Windows 7?
Some users have determined that in their case the issue is occurring whenever the Skype UWP is opening – this supposedly forces the desktop version of Skype to close. Note: This method is not applicable if you’re running on Windows 7 or Windows 8 since both don’t include the Microsoft Store version of Skype by default.
From what we gathered, the built-in version of Skype (Windows 10) does not suffer from the same glitch that causes it to shut down unexpectedly. If the two methods above weren’t effective, consider using the built-in version of Skype (Skype UWP).
The desktop version of Skype will still continue running after you launch it, keeping you signed in. Even if you close the Skype window, it will remain running in the background.