How to disable banner ads in Skype

When you're talking with friends, family, or coworkers, the last thing you want to be annoyed by is an advertisement.

 

Before the many updates to Skype post-Microsoft acquisition, simply disabling the promotions options in settings was enough to rid your conversations of unnecessary spam. However, a new banner ad has made its way to the conversation window. This ad wouldn't be such a bother if it didn't often cut into the video feed area when going full screen. Thanks to Reddit user N19h7m4r3, you can disable ads through just a few steps. Here's how:

Skype window before ad removal.Nicole Cozma

Step 1: Head to the Control Panel and click on Internet Options. This settings area may be hidden under Network and Sharing Center if you don't see a direct shortcut for it.

Restricted sites in Windows Internet Options area.Nicole Cozma

Step 2: Click on the Security tab and select the Restricted Sites icon.

Type the address for Skype's ads into the text box.Nicole Cozma

Step 3: Press the Sites button and type https://apps.skype.com in the text box, then press Add.

Ad-free chat windows!Nicole Cozma

Step 4: Restart Skype.

Now your chat window and video conferences will be free of poorly-placed advertisements.

What do you think of the advertisement placement in chat? Share your thoughts in the comments.