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Novel Adventurer
lh594
Posts: 4
Registered: ‎07-04-2012
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Too many Skype accounts

Due to various computer problems, I now have about 6 accounts with Skype. I uninstalled it and reinstalled it, and I still have 6 accounts including the new one I set up after reinstalling it. The newest one isn't working yet, so I'm stuck.

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Super User
g4pilut
Posts: 12,934
Registered: ‎27-06-2011

Re: Too many Skype accounts

Ok...but what's your question?




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Novel Adventurer
lh594
Posts: 4
Registered: ‎07-04-2012

Re: Too many Skype accounts

My question is how do I delete all of the accounts but one?

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Super User
g4pilut
Posts: 12,934
Registered: ‎27-06-2011

Re: Too many Skype accounts

Ah.  Ok.

 

You can't delete a Skype name/account with Skype once it's created.  They exist forever.  But you can remove an account or accounts you don't want to use from your PC by doing this:

 

Quit Skype.  Hold the Windows key and type r.  In the box that comes up type %appdata%\Skype <enter>.   Find and delete folders with any Skype names you want to remove.

 

Done.




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Novel Adventurer
lh594
Posts: 4
Registered: ‎07-04-2012

Re: Too many Skype accounts

Thanks so much. I was able to follow your suggestions, but I only saw two of our accounts which I deleted. Hopefully, that will help!

 

 
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Novel Adventurer
lh594
Posts: 4
Registered: ‎07-04-2012

Re: Too many Skype accounts

I also have two different Skype icons on my desktop. One says Skypesetup and the other Skype. Is it okay to delete the Skypeset up now that I've reinstalled Skype?

 

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g4pilut
Posts: 12,934
Registered: ‎27-06-2011

Re: Too many Skype accounts

Yes.  You don't need that Skypesetup icon.

 




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Casual Adventurer
ericcarlsen
Posts: 5
Registered: ‎21-12-2011

Re: Too many Skype accounts

I need just TWO accounts -- U.S./Canada and 400 (600) minutes to Brazil mobile!

 

I need to delete the Unlimited World and 120 minutes to Brasil landlines!

 

Please HELP!

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g4pilut
Posts: 12,934
Registered: ‎27-06-2011

Re: Too many Skype accounts

 It sounds like you what you need is two subscriptions rather than two accounts.

 

To make the adjustment you want to make you'll have to contact Customer Service:

 

contact customer service




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Novel Tourist
rustyclarke1
Posts: 1
Registered: ‎08-04-2012

Re: Too many Skype accounts

How would I delete an extra account on a Mac?

 

Thanks!

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