Ranked
#303
Worldwide
Ranked
#710
US
Lifespan
37.8
Days
 

Skype 6.7

Published by Skype Technologies S.A.

Details

Latest version:6.7.102
Location:C:\Program Files\Skype\
Install size:20 MB (20,975,265 bytes)
About URL:http://www.skype.com
Help link:http://ui.skype.com/ui/0/6.7.0.102/pp/help
Language:English (United States) (1033)
Uninstall:MsiExec.exe /X{4E76FF7E-AEBA-4C87-B788-CD47E5425B9D}

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

Install and Uninstall Trends


skype.exe (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Program Files\skype\phone\skype.exe
Behavior:Startup File (User Run)
MD5:f7128e5772f9312f0d111a5fa5d41773
skypePM.exe
Behavior:Windows Firewall Allowed Program
Description:Skype Extras Manager
MD5:2ce8f1c52f490875592166316c512b6f
skypeieplugin.dll
Behavior:PROTOCOLS Handler
Name:Skype Click to Call
MD5:002cdb6f16d5d1bc343cb477b210b260
SkypeBrowserOptions.dll
Behavior:Safe for Scripting Control
MD5:d56280b17529e7daf1abe0b8422aea0c
Updater.exe
Behavior:Service
Description:Skype Updater Service
MD5:f5bbedf602c310b00036eb2dbf4348a5
StartSkysolSvc.exe
Behavior:Service
MD5:9d1a8732718438dc8c472d4d7762de5f
BTNtService.exe
Behavior:Service
MD5:e460dbc78b9162a569c6ce3b7d31216d
ShouldIRemoveIt.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task
Publisher:Reason Software Company
Name:Should I Remove It?
MD5:96d8e09a69381b0f5e85a93a885f9186
SkypeOLAddIn.dll
Behavior:Automation Object
Name:Skype Toolbars v.4.0.0.4611
Description:Contains Skype Toolbar for OutLook ActiveX component (v.1.0.40.4611)
MD5:f0f45a641a3b79b16d8259bc295abfa2
S4OLDlgSettings.dll
Behavior:Automation Object
Description:Contains Settings Dialog (v.1.0.195.4611)
MD5:6ed681e09b8a2d42de7d61bf2b0cdbd0
S4OLDlgActions.dll
Behavior:Automation Object
Description:Contains Actions Dialog (v.1.0.92.4611)
MD5:8f9d3ce823a092ac817a7742b7b84fea

Installs by Country

20.3%
8.8%
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3.5%
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2.9%
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1.6%
1.5%
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1.3%
1.3%
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Installs in the United States

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Versions

6.7.102 100.00%

Facts

  • Skype is developed by Skype Technologies S.A..
  • The current user reach of this app is about 0.2658% of all PC users, however this reach has declined from a lifetime average of 2.4983%.
  • The typical uninstall rate of this software is about 2.15%.
  • A browser helper object is added to Internet Explorer under the name Skype add-on for 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.").

Operating Systems

Windows 7 67.01%
Windows 8 21.65%
Windows XP 6.96%
Windows Vista 4.31%
Server 2003 0.07%

PC Manufacturers

HP 22.76%
Acer 15.71%
Dell 15.20%
ASUS 11.13%
Toshiba 7.73%
Lenovo 6.27%
GIGABYTE 4.91%
Samsung 4.07%
Sony 3.63%
AMI 2.03%
Medion 1.95%
Intel 1.36%
MSI 0.98%
Sahara 0.59%
Alienware 0.58%
Compaq 0.39%
Gateway 0.22%
Packard Bell 0.22%
Apple 0.17%
NEC 0.10%
 
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