Richard Carter

Edit: Here is the proper way to fix this problem:

1. start skype
2. go to tools –> options –> advanced.
3. uncheck Keep Skype in the taskbar while I’m signed in.
4. click OK

Thanks to “Good Samaritan” for pointing this out in the comments.

Here’s a quick and easy fix to the problem of Skype on Windows 7 staying in the taskbar instead of minimizing to system tray.

1. Exit or quit from Skype program.
2. Right click on Skype icon on Desktop or Skype shortcut in Start Menu, and select Properties.
3. Go to Compatibility tab.
4. Under “Compatibility Mode’ section, check the checkbox for Run this program in compatibility mode for: option.
5. In the below drop-down box, select Windows Vista (Service Pack 2).
6. Click OK.
7. Start the Skype program, and now it should minimize to system tray.

These instructions were found at http://www.mydigitallife.info/2010/01/23/how-to-minimize-skype-to-windows-7-system-tray-notification-area/comment-page-1/.

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