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#4,337
Worldwide
Ranked
#5,848
US
Lifespan
561.3
Days
 

Skype 5.1

Published by Skype Technologies S.A.

Skype 5.1 Publisher's Description

You can make Skype calls to people who have emailed you and even call phones and mobile around the world with pretty cheap rates. Why just talk when you can see each other face-to-face? Video call...  Read more

Details

Latest version:5.1.140
Location:C:\Program Files\Skype\
Install size:26.97 MB (28,282,977 bytes)
About URL:http://www.skype.com
Help link:http://ui.skype.com/ui/0/5.1.0.112/es/help
Download page:http://www.skype.com/en/download-skype/skype-for-computer/
Language:English (United States) (1033)
Uninstall:MsiExec.exe /X{E633D396-5188-4E9D-8F6B-BFB8BF3467E8}

The trust score is the reputation of Skype based on a number of factors including malware scans, behvaior, uninstall trends and general user experiences.
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Reasons behind trust score

  • Adds a recurring scheduled task to Windows.
  • Automatically executes when the user logs into Windows.
  • Integrates into Internet Explorer through a BHO extension.

Global Reach


skype.exe (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Program Files\skype\phone\skype.exe
Behavior:Windows Firewall Allowed Program
MD5:61cfedaf9c527a1463f34f71240f9bb5
skypePM.exe
Behavior:Windows Firewall Allowed Program
Description:Skype Extras Manager
MD5:2ce8f1c52f490875592166316c512b6f
SkypeBrowserOptions.dll
Behavior:Safe for Scripting Control
Name:Skype Toolbars
MD5:cb7bf1499c50cbb5656ae2376afcd921
SkypeIEPlugin.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer Extension
Name:Skype add-on for IE
MD5:ce16731d20bc8afd532ac7a526d809a9
Skype4COM.dll
Behavior:PROTOCOLS Handler
Name:Skype4COM
Description:Skype for COM API
MD5:fb0a62dbdf98a5466105d19b199c83bf
Updater.exe
Behavior:Service
Description:Skype Updater Service
MD5:3e587dbbdff938dde5d4ce4047be9041
NameParserComponent.dll
Name:Skype name parser component
MD5:8a50cc0c23f6f1050136e08ac720a755
SkypeIEPluginBroker.exe
Name:Skype broker for IE add-on
MD5:1a2dd0b0c2e3a7818713aee1e824bf94
SkypePnr.dll
Name:Skype Phone number parser
MD5:4d1d70aa343c7785d3ca5eee34eabcf3
SPhoneParser.dll
MD5:6063af09130f51414701dfb1d46c10a6
NameParserComponent2.dll
MD5:f063ba8d99b2d42e4e18393f67c20797

Installs by Country

19.3%
8.7%
6.5%
4.3%
3.9%
3.3%
2.8%
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2.4%
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2.0%
1.7%
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1.5%
1.5%
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1.3%
1.3%
US
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Installs in the United States

Latest Installs



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Versions

5.1.140 0.42%
5.1.112 67.36%
5.1.104 32.01%
5.1.92 0.21%

Facts

  • Skype is developed by Skype Technologies S.A..
  • The current user reach of this app is about 0.0026% of all PC users, however this reach has declined from a lifetime average of 0.1630%.
  • The typical uninstall rate of this software is about 2.30%.
  • A browser helper object is added to Internet Explorer.
  • A scheduled task is added to Windows that will execute when a user logs in. The task is named 'Skype @ Logon'.
  • The app adds a Windows Service named 'Skype Updater' (SkypeUpdate) (described as: "Enables the detection, download and installation of updates for Skype.").
  • The current version is 5.1.140 with 4 known versions. The most widely installed version is 5.1.112.

Operating Systems

Windows 7 69.39%
Windows XP 17.82%
Windows Vista 7.34%
Windows 8 5.45%

PC Manufacturers

HP 27.85%
Acer 16.44%
Dell 14.16%
Sony 9.36%
ASUS 6.85%
Toshiba 6.85%
GIGABYTE 4.79%
Lenovo 3.42%
AMI 2.74%
Samsung 2.05%
Intel 1.83%
Alienware 0.68%
Gateway 0.68%
Medion 0.68%
NEC 0.46%
Sahara 0.46%
Apple 0.23%
Compaq 0.23%
Packard Bell 0.23%
 
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