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Is my Microsoft account also deleted if I delete a Skype account that is linked to my Microsoft account?

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Yes.

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Will a message sent to a closed Skype account still be shown as read?

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No, because you don't have the account and therefore can't read it. Also, there will most likely be a message sent back to the sender saying that the account has been deleted.

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Is it possible to make the account deletion process for Skype happen faster?

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The Skype team waits 60 days before fully deleting the account because people change their minds a lot. If you're in a hurry, you could try contacting the Skype team about speeding up the process.

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I have received email notification about unusual activity on my Skype account, but I don't even have a Skype account. Is this a scam?

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Yes! Anything that notifies you about something that you didn't know of or did not sign up for will most probably be a scam.

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How can I remove my Skype account from my iPhone, but leave it on my computer?

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Your Skype account is the same account across all of your devices. If you do not want to use Skype on your iPhone, delete the app.

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How do I take Skype off of my tablet?

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It depends on what kind of tablet you have. If you have an Apple iPad, tap and hold on the Skype app. This will bring up an "x" on the corner of the app. Tap the "x" to delete. If you have an Android tablet, tap and drag the Skype app to the remove button.

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Will I lose my e-mail account if I delete my Microsoft account?

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It should not have an impact on your e-mail account.

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If you delete your Skype Account, does it leave chat history anywhere else?

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It shouldn't, but it's possible to download your chat history, just in case. Click on your profile on the Skype webpage. click on "My Account", scroll down until you see "Export contacts (.csv)" and/or "Export files and chat history", and make a request.

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