Skype has the feature to automatically upgrade to new versions. Skype allows you to turn on or off this feature. This article explains, how to do this.
This article applies to:
- Skype 6.11
Step 1. Open the Skype application and Sign-in using your user credentials.
Step 2. Once you signed in, click on the Tools menu and select Options… menu item.
Step 3. Skype will open “Skype Options” dialog.
Step 4. From the “Skype Options” dialog, click on the Advanced tab. Skype will expand the Advanced tab and display sub-tabs in it.
Step 5. Click on the Automatic updates sub-tab. Skype will display Automatic updates options.
Step 6. From the right side pane in the “Skype Options” dialog, select the Turn on automatic updates button to turn on automatic updates.
To turn off automatic updates, click on the Turn off automatic updates button.
Step 7. Once you made the changes, click on the Save button to save your changes.
Once automatic updates are turned on, Skype will automatically upgrade to new versions.