Re: Logging into Skype connects me to someone else...

Same thing is happening to me.  It's logging in under the name of someone who once borrowed this computer.  I changed the name on my profile but it's still showing the other person's name.

Hi, Jbecker, and welcome to the Community,
In your case, please see this FAQ article which explains how to remove the other person's Skype history from your computer:
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA11070/how-can-i-remove-my-skype-name-from-the-sign-in-screen-in-s...
Regards,
Elaine
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