Solved internet exployer and skype

[carol w]

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]

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]

YES

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

 

[Kari]

You are welcome

Kari

 

[carol w]

skype

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

 

[Kari]

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:





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



Kari

 

[carol w]

skype

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

 

[Kari]

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]

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

Just a thought.

 

[Anak]

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.

 

[A Guy]

Download and run Toolbar Cop. It's an older program, but works fine on my Windows Seven x64. It will show if there is still a Skype toolbar installed, and if so, you can delete it.

Usage and d/l locations HERE

A Guy

 

[carol w]

Hi There , I did all those things in both post and in the registrt part it would not delete.
Here is the page that comes up when i use internet exployer.

Thanks for installing the Skype Toolbar
thank Carol I no longer have the toolbar or anything.

 

[carol w]

I did everything you told me to. There is one in the registry that can't be deleted.
My last post didn't go on the board maybe because i put the web page i am talking about on. I will do it seperate and try again. thanks Carol

 

[carol w]

Thanks for installing the Skype Toolbar

thanks carol I don't have a toolbar or anything

 

[Anak]

Carol I tried https://support.skype.com/en-gb/faq/FA10634/How-can-I-completely-uninstall-and-then-reinstall-Skype In IE8, and it worked to get to the uninstall page instructions.

Do you mean to say you tried to delete the Skype registry keys, but could not?


Okay I follow you now. It shouldn't matter if Skype is running or not, to just delete it, but it would be best to have it not running so as not to disturb other programs.

Do a re-start of your machine when you are all done.

 

[Mike Connor]

You have the Skype website set as the default start page in your browser. Change the default start page, and delete the Skype bookmark.

That is not a toolbar, it is a website.

Regards....Mike Connor

 

[patio]

You may want to try Revo Uninstaller 1st before mucking around in the registry....Free.

 

[carol w]

Hey Mike, you did it.......thanks to everyone. Both global and skype was in for the homepage. yipee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Carol

 

[Anak]

Glad to hear you have it sorted out Carol!

 

[Kari]

Carol, I owe you an apology. I wasn't even thinking this could be so easy as to remove an extra home page. Feeling me quite stupid now...

Nice you got rid of the annoyance.

Kari