Skypehost.exe: what is it? Easily explained
If you find the "Skypehost.exe" process on your computer, you are right to ask yourself what it actually is. We'll tell you what it is and how to remove it if necessary.
Windows 10: what does Skypehost.exe do?
- The Skypehost.exe process is part of the Microsoft Messages + Skype app. This is a messenger that integrates Skype in parts.
- Since the app has only existed since Windows 10, not everything is going as smoothly as it should. Among other things, users complain about a very high CPU utilization.
- The process can also run if you are not using the app. If you open the Task Manager, you can end the process, but in some cases it will simply restart.
Remove Skypehost.exe - Here's how
If you do not use the "Messages + Skype" application, you can remove it at any time. The Skypehost.exe file also disappears.
- Press the [Windows] and [I] keys simultaneously so that the "Settings" opens.
- Click on the "System" category in the top left and then switch to "Apps & Features".
- Search for the "Messages + Skype" application here and select it.
- Now click on the "Uninstall" button and confirm the process.
- Restart Windows if the file can no longer be found.
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