On the options screen, select the Personal tab in the side-menu and uncheck Automatically Start the App When I log on to Windows and Start the App in the foreground options.Ĥ. Once you are signed-in, click on the Down-Arrow button (next to wheel icon) > click on Tools and then click on Options.ģ. Start Skype For Business App > Sign-in to your Account (in case you are not already signed-in).Ģ. Similar to Skype Desktop App, Skype For Business is also designed to keep you Signed-in and remain active in the background.ġ. Stop Skype Business from Running in Background Restart your computer to Apply this change.Īfter this Skype won’t be able to Start automatically and continue running in background on your computer. On the Settings screen, move the toggle next to Automatically start Skype, Launch Skype in the background, Upon closing, keep Skype running options to OFF position.Ĥ. Once you are Signed-in, select the More icon in top-menu bar and click on Settings in the drop-down menu.ģ. Open Skype Desktop App > Sign-in to Skype using your Microsoft Account (in case you are not already signed-in).Ģ. 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.ġ. Stop Skype Desktop App From Running in Background
