I don't know why Microsoft decided to remove all exit options, at least the visible or natural ones, from Skype. While Microsoft is not the first company to do that, it should have added an option to close Skype to the application as it is a much requested feature by users of the communication software. It is rather interesting that Microsoft's Skype team changes the century old function of the close button. Downside to the method is that you need to sign in to Skype again if you need to use it not a problem for users who use it once or twice a year, but a problem for users who use it regularly. Just select Quit Skype from the menu to terminate the program for good. That option is only available for signed out users, apparently. If you right-click on the Skype icon in the system tray now, however, you will notice that it has a quit Skype option. Signing out keeps Skype open and if you don't investigate further, you could come to the conclusion that it does not change anything in regards to closing Skype.

Don’t use Microsoft networks to send, share, or publish unwanted emails, comments, messages, photos, reviews, or any other content.You can do so with a click on the profile icon in the Skype software and there on the Sign out link. Interfering with, harming, or spoofing Microsoft networks, services, or other systems. Phishing: Stealing private information from others by tricking or spoofing them into providing it. Malware: Sending intentionally unwanted or harmful code or software. You should probably just set a permanent 'Quiet Hours' in the app, if you just don't want to get bothered. It might work better that way, but honestly, staying signed out seems counter productive. Microsoft forbids the use of our services for: Possibly download Microsoft Authentication app. Deselect the 'Always prompt for logon credentials' check box. If prompted, in the Password: text box, type your password. Malware, phishing, and other harmful activities Choose File Account Settings Account Settings. Here are some common reasons why accounts are locked, though not all account locks occur for these reasons: Microsoft accounts are usually locked if the account holder has violated our Microsoft Services Agreement. If you see a 'usage limit exceeded' error message when requesting a security code, this could mean the phone number has been used too many times in a short period of time, or that we've detected something suspicious about the phone number. Tip: If your security code doesn't work, make sure you enter the numbers in the body of the message, and not the numbers in the header.

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