Ranked
#329
Worldwide
Ranked
#1,136
US
Lifespan
14.1
Days
 

Skype 6.9

Published by Skype Technologies S.A.

Details

Latest version:6.9.106
Location:C:\Program Files\Skype\
Install size:19.82 MB (20,783,891 bytes)
About URL:http://www.skype.com
Help link:http://ui.skype.com/ui/0/6.9.0.106/en/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.
  • Adds a toolbar to Internet Explorer.
  • Plugs into the Mozilla Firefox web browser.

Global Reach

Install and Uninstall Trends


skype.exe (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Program Files\skype\phone\skype.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task
MD5:7d677b93a0cfa26c8a4029aba71c2ea6
CCleaner.exe
Behavior:User Start Menu Item
Publisher:Piriform Ltd
Name:CCleaner
MD5:3e6442b01e44b3aa31807fef5235dc54
skypeieplugin.dll
Behavior:PROTOCOLS Handler
Name:Skype Click to Call
MD5:c50bcb5e4d9d63aeb4644130d796a40d
CCleaner64.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task
Publisher:Piriform Ltd
MD5:afaf8ec2e6716258a79b854efe33de0a
df.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task
Publisher:Piriform Ltd
Name:Defraggler
MD5:a2e79c68b2c4047d8fd7245f44fb8faf
Speccy.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task
Publisher:Piriform Ltd
Name:Speccy
MD5:665b32d5e5da08b3a39b72e4227a61fe
skypePM.exe
Behavior:Windows Firewall Allowed Program
Description:Skype Extras Manager
MD5:2ce8f1c52f490875592166316c512b6f
SkypeBrowserOptions.dll
Behavior:Safe for Scripting Control
MD5:d56280b17529e7daf1abe0b8422aea0c
Updater.exe
Behavior:Service
Description:Skype Updater Service
MD5:c01462d5f531a547a1e4380f02a0ea08
df64.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task
Publisher:Piriform Ltd
MD5:dfa1c10d7e56295d96aec08019fd645b
skype_toolbar.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer Web Browser
Name:Skype for Internet Explorer
MD5:3dadfa015a741407e2586b7e8f7a6ea5

Installs by Country

13.3%
11.2%
8.4%
4.5%
4.2%
3.6%
3.6%
3.1%
3.1%
3.1%
2.1%
2.1%
1.8%
1.8%
1.7%
1.6%
1.6%
1.4%
1.4%
1.0%
US
IL
MA
DE
IT
FR
GB
CA
DZ
BR
IQ
TN
SA
EG
AU
NL
ES
GR
RO
TR

Installs in the United States

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Versions

6.9.106 100.00%

Facts

  • Skype is developed by Skype Technologies S.A..
  • The current user reach of this app is about 0.4338% of all PC users, however this reach has declined from a lifetime average of 2.3075%.
  • A toolbar is added to Microsoft Internet Explorer with the name Skype Toolbar for Internet Explorer.
  • A plugin is added to the Firefox web browser named 'Microsoft SharePoint Plug-in for Firefox'.
  • 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 68.37%
Windows 8 20.39%
Windows XP 7.65%
Windows Vista 3.58%
Server 2003 0.02%

PC Manufacturers

HP 22.73%
Acer 16.35%
Dell 14.78%
ASUS 9.82%
Toshiba 7.59%
Lenovo 6.00%
GIGABYTE 5.46%
Sony 4.19%
Samsung 4.05%
AMI 2.45%
Intel 2.44%
Medion 1.20%
MSI 0.90%
Alienware 0.66%
Compaq 0.57%
Sahara 0.34%
Apple 0.13%
Packard Bell 0.13%
Gateway 0.13%
NEC 0.09%
 
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