installation and un installation problem in skype


  1. Posts : 564
    Windows 8 Pro
       #1

    installation and un installation problem in skype


    i have dell inspiron laptop running windows 7 64 bit which came preconfigured with skype version 4.2.i updated skype to version 5.0 but this time while upgrading i gave path for program files as my E drive.

    now today when i tried to upgrade skype to 5.1 it always gives me "skype is already installed in another location.please uninstall it first".the problem is i cant see skype listed in control panel/programs and features so i dont know how to uninstall it.

    also in my hurry when i upgraded my skype 4.2 to 5.0 as stated above i gave the path for program files as E:/program files instead of E:/program files/skype as per norm.now what i can see is skype exe is in E:/program flies/phone(how this folder came into being i dont know????)

    so please suggest me how to completely uninstall skype so i can install latest version

    edit:i already tried 3rd party programs to uninstall but to no avail


    any help will be appreciated
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    dreamer said:
    i have dell inspiron laptop running windows 7 64 bit which came preconfigured with skype version 4.2.i updated skype to version 5.0 but this time while upgrading i gave path for program files as my E drive.

    now today when i tried to upgrade skype to 5.1 it always gives me "skype is already installed in another location.please uninstall it first".the problem is i cant see skype listed in control panel/programs and features so i dont know how to uninstall it.

    also in my hurry when i upgraded my skype 4.2 to 5.0 as stated above i gave the path for program files as E:/program files instead of E:/program files/skype as per norm.now what i can see is skype exe is in E:/program flies/phone(how this folder came into being i dont know????)

    so please suggest me how to completely uninstall skype so i can install latest version

    edit:i already tried 3rd party programs to uninstall but to no avail


    any help will be appreciated
    Would be easy if you had a backup to restore form.
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  3. Posts : 564
    Windows 8 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #3

    zigzag3143 said:

    Would be easy if you had a backup to restore form.

    i mean my skype is working fine as in now..i just want to upgrade to latest version and this time i want clean proper install of skype
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  4. Posts : 7
    windows 7 professional, 6.1.7600
       #4

    I´m using Win 7 built 6.1.7600, and skype just won´t connect. I get an error saying it can´t connect. I´ve tried the latest version and old ones, just have the same problem. Anyone know what to do? Or I just give up on skype??!!
    Thanks
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  5. Posts : 564
    Windows 8 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #5

    i just need a step by step guide how to remove skype completely from my system including registry entries so i can
    have a fresh install of skype

    anyone???
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  6. Posts : 564
    Windows 8 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #6

    really no 1 to help here????????????
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  7. Posts : 8,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
       #7

    dreamer said:
    really no 1 to help here????????????
    Use the trial version of Revo Uninstaller Pro to remove skype and leftover files and registry entries (use the advanced mode when uninstalling)
    Revo Uninstaller Pro - Uninstall Software, Remove Programs easily
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  8. Posts : 564
    Windows 8 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #8

    ok here is the solution to all peeps who are facing same problem..

    dont download skypesetup.exe,instead download skypesetup.msi

    it will automatically uninstall older versions and install latest version
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