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.
Why is skype running in the background?
’ 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
When we were writing we ran into the question “What happens to Skype when I close the desktop version?”.
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.