The following instructions are for customers who have standalone versions of Skype for Business. This is because it's integrated with the other Office apps. IMPORTANT: If you are using Microsoft 365Skype for Business, you can't delete it from your computer without also uninstalling the rest of the Office suite. Step 2: Remove Skype for Business from your computer

Skype for Business is still on your computer, but you'll no longer see it. In Skype for Business, choose the tools icon and Tools > Options.Ĭhoose Personal, then uncheck Automatically start the app when I log on to Windows and Start the app in the foreground.

Find the Skype for Business Installer Package (called SkypeforBusinessInstaller-16-28-0-142.pkg) and double click to install Skype for Business.Step 1: Stop Skype for Business from starting automatically.

Restart the computer by clicking the Apple menu and clicking Restart.

Download Skype installer package to your computer.

Go to Finder > Application and drag 'Skype for Business' from the list of applications to the Trash.

Uninstall Skype for Business and install the previous version of Skype for Business. Skype will ask for permission to use the camera and the microphone.

Restart the computer by clicking the Apple menu and clicking Restart.

If it is already checked, then uncheck it.

Uncheck the box next to Skype for Business.If Skype for Business is not on the list, go to Fix #3. If Skype for Business is not listed under 'Microphone', go to 'Camera' and find Skype for Business on the list.

Restart computer by clicking the Apple menu and clicking Restart.

Note: You might need to unlock the padlock and confirm the change. If it is already checked, then uncheck it and recheck the box.

Check the box next to Skype for Business.

If Skype for Business is not on the list, go to Fix #2. Click on 'Microphone' and find Skype for Business on the list.

Open 'Security & Privacy' and click on the Privacy.

Go to the Apple menu then click on System Preferences.

They can't see you or hear you. Skype for Business may not have permission to use the camera or microphone. To check the macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu. There are known microphone issues for Skype for Business running on macOS Catalina (version 10.15).

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