internet exployer and skype

carol w · 02 Apr 2011

I signed up fpr skype because i got a new computer camera .Once i saw it (without using it) i uninstalled it .I couldn't take out my user name or e-mail address. I thought i had to get this to use my camera but no I didn't.

What happens now when i use the internet exployer to go onlne i am okay until i x out.
Not only is their the page i close but also a skype page behind it that says "thank you for downloading the skye toolbar"

I am worried this is spywear or something that can follow me on the internet. I do banking on the internet.
Tried everything i know to get it off. Can you help me please. Carol

Kari · 02 Apr 2011

Hi Carol.

Skype toolbar is not malware, it does no harm. Still, it can be an annoyance. You can uninstall it simply from Control Panel > Programs and Features.

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Kari

carol w · 02 Apr 2011

yes i did that and also anything that said skype in the control panel. thanks Carol

Kari · 02 Apr 2011

You are welcome :)

Kari

carol w · 02 Apr 2011

I meant to say i already did all that yesterday and the problem is still here. thanks Carol

Kari · 02 Apr 2011

OK, I misunderstood you. Sorry

Open Manage add-ons from IE's Tools menu, images below show how. First image is for IE8, second for IE9:

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Scroll down to Skype plugin, select it, click Disable:

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Kari

carol w · 02 Apr 2011

I got the manage add ons then
toolbars and extensions highlighted
only google toolbar
bing toolbar
and norton toolbar.
nothing about skype
Carol

Kari · 02 Apr 2011

Then it is completely uninstalled. I'm sorry but I have no other ideas. I'll ask some other geeks to take a look at this. In the mean time I can only assure this is, although annoying, totally harmless.

Kari

Clinkz · 02 Apr 2011

You could try resetting IE to its default settings by opening IE clicking Tools>Internet Options>Advanced and click reset.

Just a thought.

Anak · 02 Apr 2011

Hi! carol w, welcome to 7F :)

Here is how Skype recommends complete removal:
How can I completely uninstall and then reinstall Skype?

It does involve some registry work so do not hesitate to ask questions.
Do not worry about the reinstall part, your done after step #6.

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