You could completely uninstall Skype, and then reinstall it without checking the button, but there's a simpler (and more geeky) method.
Removing Skype Extension Manually
The first thing you want to do is go into Tools \ Add-ons and disable the extension if you haven't already. You'll notice that there's no uninstall option, which is rather irritating… Skype is very useful, but it shouldn't pollute my Firefox.
Now close Firefox and open up a Windows Explorer window and browse down to the following location, adjusting if you installed Firefox somewhere else:
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions
In that folder you'll find another folder with the following name:
{B13721C7-F507-4982-B2E5-502A71474FED}
Just delete that folder (or move it somewhere else if you want to be safe), and then open Firefox again. You'll notice that the Skype extension is no more.
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3 comments:
Thanks for the info man! I've been looking all over to remove this idiotic firefox extension!! :)
When I went into Tools \ Add-ons to disable the extension, it also had a button to click to uninstall this add-on. I clicked on that button and then my browser shut down and re-started and now the annoying skype add-on is completely gone.
I'd be happy if there was an option to shut the thing off when it is not wanted without having to disable (and restart the browser).
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