- Skypehost.exe (Windows Skype) is a process that runs by default on Microsoft Windows 10 computers.
- By default, it happens right after installation or the first boot of the operating system.
- Even if you kill the process or disable it, it keeps running in the background.
- If you use Skype as a Windows 10 application, it uses a lot of system resources and likely causes a high CPU load.
This issue can be resolved by completely uninstalling Skype for Windows 10 and then reinstalling the desktop version, so let’s take a look at how you can disable Skypehost.exe using the guide provided below.
With Windows 10, you can use Skype with some customizations since it was one of the most commonly used applications for video calls. We’re going to discuss skypehost.exe that consumes a lot of CPU in this article. It includes integration of skype messaging app and skype video app.
A process named Skypehost.exe is used by Microsoft to manage Skype accounts and runs as part of the operating system. You might want to disable this file if you have problems with Skype. It is responsible for updating the application and downloading missing files.
By default, Skypehost.exe runs as the first process on Windows 10 computers, even if Skype for Desktop has not been installed. It starts immediately after installation or the first boot of the operating system.
Windows 10 installations include Skypehost.exe as well as Messaging. Skype Messaging is an add-on to Skype that allows users to replace SMS with Skype to send messages.
What is causing the problem with SkypeHost.exe?
You can also uninstall Skype (which is smaller in size).
Task manager shows Skypehost.exe as having high CPU and memory loads. In spite of killing or disabling the process, Skype keeps running in the background. Skype uses a lot of system resources when used as a Windows 10 application, which can cause a high CPU load. If, however, you download Skype for your desktop computer, you will not have these issues.
How can I uninstall SkypeHost.exe?
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This is a demo of the Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SkypeApp and Remove-AppxPackage commands
Uninstall it via Applications and features
- Hold down Windows and press I at the same time.
- The System button can be found by clicking on it.
- From the left pane, select Apps and Features.
- Find your email, Skype video app, and Skype app. Select them and then click Uninstall.
Uninstall the Skype application using the full name of the package
- In PowerShell, open the Get-AppxPackage command while selecting the full package name and pressing Enter.
- The PackageFullName value of Microsoft.SkypeApp should be noted in the results list.
- Next, type Get-AppxPackage PackageFullName | Remove-AppxPackage, replacing PackageFullName with the specified value.
- You have already uninstalled the application if Microsoft.SkypeApp doesn’t appear.
Use PowerShell to uninstall it
- PowerShell can be found by searching for it with the Windows key.
- Choose Run as administrator from the right-click menu of Windows PowerShell.
- The following commands can be entered in the Windows PowerShell window: Get-AppxPackage “Messaging” | Remove-AppxPackage Get-AppxPackage “skypeapp” | Remove-AppxPackage.
- The system needs to be rebooted and tested.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I uninstall Skype from Windows 10?
- Close Skype and make sure it is not running in the background.
- Click or tap on the Windows Start button and type appwiz.
- Click or tap on the program to open it in a new window.
- Hold down or right-click on Skype in the list and choose Uninstall or Uninstall.
How do I uninstall and reinstall Skype in Windows 10?
- The first thing you need to do is to sign out of Skype.
- If Skype is on the taskbar, right click it and select Exit.
- Press the Windows key.
- Enter appwiz.
- Find Skype in the list, right click it and choose Uninstall or Uninstall.
- Download and install the latest version of Skype.
How do I uninstall Skype in startup?
- Click on the three dots next to your Skype profile picture.
- Click on Settings.
- In the Settings menu, click General.
- In the General menu, click the blue and white slider to the right of "Start Skype automatically." It should now be white and gray.
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