Description
Skype is software that enables the world’s conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice one-to-one and group calls, send instant messages and share files with other people on Skype.
Download
https://go.skype.com/windows.desktop.download | MSI | mirror
MSI Download Path: https://download.skype.com/s4l/download/win/Skype-8.69.0.77.msi
DMG Download Path: https://download.skype.com/s4l/download/mac/Skype-8.69.0.77.dmg
Silent Install
Skype-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SP- /NOCANCEL /NORESTART /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NOLAUNCH -ms
msiexec /i Skype-setup.msi /qn /norestart
or
chocolatey: choco install skype -y
Install Location
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop
Silent Uninstall
“C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop\unins000.exe” /SILENT
msiexec /x{GUID} /qn /norestart
or
chocolatey: choco uninstall skype -y
Registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Skype_is1
Notes
Download Skype for Mac | CMMAC Detection.xml
Disable Skype auto updates (for Windows and Macs)
Skype uses asar compression
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Skype for Desktop\resources\app.asar
tags: Skype automation, Skype scripting, MrNetTek