This article applies to: Skype for Business (Windows)

• How Do I Keep Skype From Starting Automatically Without
• How To Stop Skype From Starting Automatically Mac

By default, Skype will start automatically when Windows starts. You can change this setting.

How Do I Keep Skype From Starting Automatically Without

1. Run Skype for Business.
2. Click the gear icon to open the Options dialog box.
   (If you click the arrow next to the gear, you will need to select Tools, then Options.)
3. In the list on the left, click Personal.
4. On the right, under My account, you'll see a checkbox for Automatically start the app when I log on to Windows.
   Check this to have the app start automatically.
   Uncheck this to prevent the app from starting automatically.
5. Click OK.

How To Stop Skype From Starting Automatically Mac

Skype can be set to automatically launch when your computer boots in to Windows 7, but if you prefer not to make use of this feature, it is easy to disable. The option to disable Skype from starting along with Windows is found in the general settings tab.