Remove Skypehost.exe - an option for you?

When checking your Task Manager, you come across the "Skypehost.exe" file and wonder if you should remove it from your device. You can do that without any problems. We will show you how to run the process to remove the program.

How to remove Skypehost.exe

Although it may sound so at first, Skypehost.exe is not a part of Skype, but it is not a virus either. It is a part of Microsoft's Messages and Skype app that comes pre-installed with Windows 10.

1. Know in advance that you cannot delete the file manually because it will cause application problems.
2. Press the "Windows" and "I" keys in parallel. Following this, the settings open.
3. You now have an overview of the options from which you select "System". In the menu that appears, click on "Apps & Features".
4. The apps are now displayed to you either as a list or in the form of tiles. Click on "Messages + Skype".
5. Several options will now open, from which you can select "Uninstall". Now follow the instructions on your screen.
6. Before you use your PC or laptop again, you should restart the device. Now Skypehost.exe file is no longer present.

Why should you remove the file?

Although the file is not a virus, it is recommended to delete it if you do not want to use the application. This is because the program takes an impact on the speed of your device and slows it down significantly. To avoid this problem, you should remove the file.