How to Block Skype

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Control Panel.

   You can find the Control Panel in the Start menu.
   
   If you're using Windows
   8.1, right-click on the Start button and select "Control Panel".
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   Step 2: Select "System and Security" and then "Windows Firewall".

   This will open the Windows Firewall utility. , You may be prompted for the administrator password. ,,,,, The default location is C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone. , Click Next > to move on. , Click Next > to move on. , This will ensure that Skype is blocked on all network types. , This is for your own reference, so enter whatever you'd like.
   
   Once you give it a name, the rule will be applied.
   
   This rule will not prevent someone from opening Skype, but it won't be able to connect. , Blocking Skype, along with a host of other computer security functions, require administrator access.
   
   If you're blocking someone from using Skype but they know the administrator password or their account is an administrator account, they can easily revert your changes.
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   Step 3: Click the "Advanced settings" link in the left frame.

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   Step 4: Select the "Outbound Rules" in the left frame.

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   Step 5: Click "New Rule..." in the right frame.

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   Step 6: Select "Program" and click .Next >.

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   Step 7: Click .Browse... to search for the Skype program.

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   Step 8: Navigate to the Skype program directory.

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   Step 9: Select the "Skype" application and click .Open.

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    Step 10: Select "Block the connection" if it is not already selected.

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    Step 11: Ensure that the "Domain"

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    Step 12: "Private"

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    Step 13: and "Public" boxes are checked.

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    Step 14: Give the new rule a name and description.

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    Step 15: Ensure that the computer users don't have administrator access.

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