If you have updated Skype and the above options are not removing ads, you may need to perform a few extra steps to finally rid of the advertisements in your client. Restart Skype for the changes to take effect. Step 3: Press the Sites button and type in the text box, then press Add.
Type the address for Skype's ads into the text box. Step 2: Click on the Security tab and select the Restricted Sites icon. Restricted sites in Windows Internet Options area. This settings area may be hidden under Network and Sharing Center if you don't see a direct shortcut for it. Step 1: Head to the Control Panel and click on Internet Options. Thanks to Reddit user N19h7m4r3, you can disable ads through just a few steps. This ad wouldn't be such a bother if it didn't often cut into the video feed area when going full screen. However, a new banner ad has made its way to the conversation window. Category: Microsoft || Author: Admin How to Disable banner ads in Skype for Windowsīefore the many updates to Skype post-Microsoft acquisition, simply disabling the promotions options in settings was enough to rid your conversations of unnecessary spam.