[Computer Tips] Remove Skype Ads Quick and Easy

If you use Skype, you’re probably annoyed by those boring, endlessly repeating Skype ads

And here is how to get rid of them.

1. Turn off the setting in Skype

Go to Skype > Tools > Options > Privacy > Privacy Settings > uncheck “Allow Microsoft targeted ads blah blah blah”

2. Then block the ad servers

Control Panel -> Internet Options -> Security -> Restricted Sites -> Sites -> add g.msn.com and apps.skype.com

3. Edit the chat window layout to remove the ads

C:\users\youruser\AppData\Roaming\Skype\yourskypeuser\config.xml

Find the line 1 and delete it entirely :3