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VersionsAdditional versions

6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 1.27%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.64%
17.0.2015.0811 26.75%
17.0.2011.0627 5.73%
17.0.2010.0530 9.55%
17.0.2006.0314 18.47%
17.0.2003.1112 35.67%
16.4.6013.0910 1.91%

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Parent processes
Related files

SkyDrive.exe

Microsoft SkyDrive by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove SkyDrive.exe
Version:   17.0.2003.1112
MD5:   a090f19f57deba7f82498c634ea855b7
SHA1:   b6b6426b3293af1a604f5e111e788d1f9373dcda
SHA256:   3e3c9dad15eb524145bc9a2c14610e53932af125c9e4dfbb34a38557cac07230

What is SkyDrive.exe?

SkyDrive is a file hosting service that allows users to upload and sync files to a cloud storage and then access them from a Web browser or their local device. It is part of the Windows Live range of online services and allows users to keep the files private, share them with contacts, or make the files public. Publicly shared files do not require a Microsoft account to access.

Overview

skydrive.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges usually within the context of Windows Explorer. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:skydrive.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft SkyDrive
Typical file path:C:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\skydrive\skydrive.exe
File version:17.0.2003.1112
Size:249.99 KB (255,992 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Thursday, July 26, 2012
Expiration date:Saturday, October 26, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'SkyDrive' → "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Microsoft\SkyDrive\SkyDrive.exe" /background
Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Microsoft SkyDrive Auto Update Task-S-1-5-21-1318870350-1538431248-2977772109-1001' in the path '\Microsoft SkyDrive Auto Update Task-S-1-5-21-1318870350-1538431248-2977772109-1001'
  • The job 'Microsoft SkyDrive Auto Update Task-S-1-5-21-3203543148-2324073305-2790340789-1001' in the path '\Microsoft SkyDrive Auto Update Task-S-1-5-21-3203543148-2324073305-2790340789-1001'
Network connections
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011504.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.79:443)
  • [TCP] 157.55.236.106:443
  • [TCP] bn1wns1011715.wns.windows.com (157.56.98.125:443)
  • [TCP] db3wns2011315.wns.windows.com (157.56.124.125:443)
  • [TCP] sinwns1011605.wns.windows.com (111.221.72.98:443)
  • [TCP] db3wns2011415.wns.windows.com (157.56.124.142:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011814.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.140:443)
  • [TCP] 157.55.236.87:443
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011511.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.86:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011701.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.110:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011817.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.143:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011415.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.74:443)
  • [TCP] db3wns2011405.wns.windows.com (157.56.124.132:443)
  • [TCP] sinwns1011703.wns.windows.com (111.221.72.113:443)
  • [TCP] db3wns2010706.wns.windows.com (157.56.124.150:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns1011516.wns.windows.com (157.56.98.92:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011404.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.63:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns1011121.wns.windows.com (157.56.98.37:443)
  • [TCP] db3wns2011401.wns.windows.com (157.56.124.128:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011713.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.122:443)
  • [TCP] bn1wns2011708.wns.windows.com (157.56.100.117:443)

    • ResourcesResource utilization

    (Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
    Averages
     
    CPU
    Total CPU:0.00312282%
    0.028634%
    Kernel CPU:0.00155364%
    0.013761%
    User CPU:0.00156918%
    0.014873%
    Kernel CPU time:13,721,891 ms/min
    100,923,805ms/min
    CPU cycles:2,454,494/sec
    17,470,203/sec
    Context switches:62/sec
    284/sec
    Memory
    Private memory:11.63 MB
    21.59 MB
    Private (maximum):21.92 MB
    Private (minimum):12.29 MB
    Non-paged memory:11.63 MB
    21.59 MB
    Virtual memory:142.19 MB
    140.96 MB
    Virtual memory (peak):147.15 MB
    169.69 MB
    Working set:15.6 MB
    18.61 MB
    Working set (peak):27.24 MB
    37.95 MB
    Page faults:92,921/min
    2,039/min
    I/O
    I/O read transfer:1.9 KB/sec
    1.02 MB/min
    I/O read operations:1/sec
    343/min
    I/O write transfer:1.84 KB/sec
    274.99 KB/min
    I/O write operations:1/sec
    227/min
    I/O other transfer:1.55 KB/sec
    448.09 KB/min
    I/O other operations:22/sec
    1,671/min
    Resource allocations
    Threads:34
    12
    Handles:573
    600
    GUI GDI count:66
    103
    GUI GDI peak:69
    142
    GUI USER count:38
    49
    GUI USER peak:43
    71

    BehaviorsProcess properties

    Integrety level:Medium
    Platform:64-bit
    Command lines:
    • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\skydrive\skydrive.exe" /background
    • /updateinstalled
    Owner:User
    Parent processes:

    ResourcesThreads

    Averages
     
    MSVCR110.dll
    Total CPU:0.00194052%
    0.272967%
    Kernel CPU:0.00073807%
    0.107585%
    User CPU:0.00120245%
    0.165382%
    CPU cycles:313,160/sec
    5,741,424/sec
    Context switches:3/sec
    79/sec
    Memory:840 KB
    1.16 MB
    SkyDrive.exe (main module)
    Total CPU:0.00180967%
    Kernel CPU:0.00103360%
    User CPU:0.00077607%
    CPU cycles:346,057/sec
    Context switches:5/sec
    Memory:256 KB
    wow64.dll
    Total CPU:0.00130322%
    Kernel CPU:0.00107711%
    User CPU:0.00022611%
    CPU cycles:24,128/sec
    Memory:276 KB
    winhttp.dll (Windows HTTP Services by Microsoft)
    Total CPU:0.00115137%
    Kernel CPU:0.00051172%
    User CPU:0.00063965%
    CPU cycles:12,787/sec
    Memory:384 KB
    ntdll.dll
    Total CPU:0.00108539%
    Kernel CPU:0.00087836%
    User CPU:0.00020704%
    CPU cycles:26,752/sec
    Memory:1.23 MB
    WnsClientApi.dll
    Total CPU:0.00050939%
    Kernel CPU:0.00022379%
    User CPU:0.00028560%
    CPU cycles:23,541/sec
    Memory:488 KB
    wow64cpu.dll
    Total CPU:0.00048739%
    Kernel CPU:0.00018984%
    User CPU:0.00029755%
    CPU cycles:7,810/sec
    Memory:32 KB
    wow64win.dll
    Total CPU:0.00014061%
    Kernel CPU:0.00008347%
    User CPU:0.00005715%
    CPU cycles:3,214/sec
    Memory:360 KB
    SkyDriveSessions.dll
    Total CPU:0.00003315%
    Kernel CPU:0.00001180%
    User CPU:0.00002135%
    CPU cycles:408/sec
    Memory:1.73 MB
    msvcrt.dll
    Total CPU:0.00000587%
    Kernel CPU:0.00000587%
    User CPU:0.00000000%
    CPU cycles:2/sec
    Memory:688 KB

    Common loaded modules

    These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

    Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

    OS versiondistribution
    Windows 7 Home Premium 28.66%
    Windows 8 Pro 15.92%
    Windows 8 14.65%
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 12.10%
    Windows 7 Ultimate 10.83%
    Windows 8.1 3.18%
    Windows Vista Home Premium 3.18%
    Windows 8 Enterprise 3.18%
    Windows 7 Professional 2.55%
    Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 1.27%
    Windows 7 Home Premium N 1.27%
    Windows 8 Pro N 1.27%
    Windows Server 2012 Standard Evaluation 1.27%
    Windows 8.1 Pro Preview with Media Center 0.64%

    Distribution by countryDistribution by country

    United States installs about 57.96% of Microsoft SkyDrive.

    OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

    PC Manufacturerdistribution
    Hewlett-Packard 25.81%
    ASUS 20.65%
    Dell 15.48%
    Toshiba 14.19%
    Sony 9.03%
    Acer 3.87%
    Lenovo 3.87%
    Intel 2.58%
    Samsung 1.94%
    GIGABYTE 1.29%
    Alienware 1.29%
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