Once you are Signed-in, select the More icon in top-menu bar and click on Settings in the drop-down menu.ģ. Open Skype Desktop App > Sign-in to Skype using your Microsoft Account (in case you are not already signed-in).Ģ. Once you download and start using the Desktop version of Skype, it will keep you signed-in and continue running in background, even after you close the App window.ġ. Stop Skype Desktop App From Running in Background