Uninstalling Microsoft Skype from Ubuntu Linux with Double Install

Every time I rebooted my backup laptop it would spin up 2 instances of Skype.  I think maybe I goofed and installed by both using command line and snapd. 

1. First one said it was outdated 
2. Second one booted up and worked

 

4-28-2025 – used both de Install methods

GAI: ubuntu linux how to uninstall skype

To uninstall Skype on Ubuntu, you can use the command line or the Software Boutique. Using the command line, you can remove the package using sudo apt-get remove skypeforlinux or sudo snap remove skype depending on how it was installed. If you installed it through the Software Boutique, you can typically find it in the installed applications list and remove it from there. 

Detailed Steps:

1. Using the command line (if installed via apt): 

Open a terminal and Run the following command. 

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 sudo apt-get --purge remove skypeforlinux

(or sudo apt-get --purge remove skype if the package name was skype) 

• Enter your password when prompted.
• This will remove Skype and any associated configuration files.

2. Using the command line (if installed via Snap): 

Open a terminal and Run the following command. 

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sudo snap remove --purge skype

• This will remove Skype and its configuration files. 

3. Using the Software Boutique:

• Open the Software Boutique (you may need to search for it in the Applications menu).
• Click on "Installed" to view installed applications.
• Find Skype in the list.
• Click the "Remove" button (or a similar option) next to Skype.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the removal. 

4. Removing any remaining configuration files (optional but recommended):

• Open the File Explorer.
• Go to your home directory (~).
• Press Ctrl+H to show hidden files and folders.
• Look for the .config/Skype folder and delete it (or the .skype folder if you installed the older version via apt).
• You may also need to check for files related to Skype in /snap if you installed it via Snap. 

5. Removing launchers from the menu (optional):

• If you have any launchers for Skype in the menu that are no longer working, you can remove them using the menu editor or by right-clicking the launcher and selecting "Remove".