Skype: Disable automatic updates - how it works

You can read how to deactivate automatic updates in Skype in the following practical tip.

Disable automatic updates in Skype

If you are used to a version of Skype and want to keep it, you can simply deactivate the automatic updates for the telephony tool. Proceed as follows:

1. Start Skype on your PC and select "Actions" in the menu bar and then "Options".
2. In the new window, select the entry "Advanced" on the right side.
3. Below, switch to the "Automatic update" tab.
4. In the right half of the window, click "Disable automatic update".
5. Then confirm the Windows message window with "Yes". For this you need administration rights on your PC.

Another practical tip will tell you how to activate the push-to-talk function in Skype.