Skype.exe
Skype by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
| Version: | 6.16.66.105 |
| MD5: | 98e6ee6e9cbca49fafd96cc8d9dff37e |
| SHA1: | 7357995395b6490825827792b6d69aa6e264d2b0 |
Overview
skype.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. 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). It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. This is typically installed with the program Skype™ 6.16 published by Skype Technologies S.A.. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.
Details
| File name: | skype.exe |
| Publisher: | Skype Technologies S.A. |
| Product name: | Skype |
| Description: | Skype |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\skype\phone\skype.exe |
| File version: | 6.16.66.105 |
| Product version: | 6.16 |
| Size: | 20.45 MB (21,440,640 bytes) |
| Build date: | 5/8/2014 2:32 PM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | Microsoft Corporation |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, March 13, 2013 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, June 13, 2014 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | Yes |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
Skype is a proprietary Voice over IP service and software application. The service allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are charged via a debit-b...
Behaviors
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'Skype' → "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /minimized /regrun
Scheduled tasks
- The job '{515DED7E-15CD-4992-A5DD-91A1C43173E8}' runs on registration in the path '\{515DED7E-15CD-4992-A5DD-91A1C43173E8}'
- The job '{DA4420AC-BD47-4EB0-9506-863E2B3A0DD0}' runs on registration in the path '\{DA4420AC-BD47-4EB0-9506-863E2B3A0DD0}'
- The job '{467D1168-0D33-4AC6-8C6B-21AC9AD469AF}' runs on registration in the path '\{467D1168-0D33-4AC6-8C6B-21AC9AD469AF}'
- The task '{B529F8F5-DB16-4EDF-B841-9EB96B50C39A}' runs on registration in the path '\{B529F8F5-DB16-4EDF-B841-9EB96B50C39A}'
- The task '{3BB6BEF0-D335-454E-B627-D19FDF795408}' runs on registration in the path '\{3BB6BEF0-D335-454E-B627-D19FDF795408}'
- The task '{6600C6BF-269A-4164-909D-896A062D840E}' runs on registration in the path '\{6600C6BF-269A-4164-909D-896A062D840E}'
- The job '{1B10F218-8DA6-4386-A890-7B593183EA76}' runs on registration in the path '\{1B10F218-8DA6-4386-A890-7B593183EA76}'
- The job '{473160FB-A4A6-4C6F-A495-D6825CA28D27}' runs on registration in the path '\{473160FB-A4A6-4C6F-A495-D6825CA28D27}'
- The job '{B1C8204A-F723-4FFD-BDD6-FB1ADFD299E5}' runs on registration in the path '\{B1C8204A-F723-4FFD-BDD6-FB1ADFD299E5}'
- The job '{1E9C2119-DD9E-4011-BD3E-CFE24A260118}' runs on registration in the path '\{1E9C2119-DD9E-4011-BD3E-CFE24A260118}'
- The task '{53F71766-4485-4AE0-AA60-81C2A5D8EB2E}' runs on registration in the path '\{53F71766-4485-4AE0-AA60-81C2A5D8EB2E}'
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
- Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.26% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
11.30% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.43% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
8.70% |
|
| Windows 8 Single Language |
6.96% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
6.09% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.35% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Single Language |
2.61% |
|
| Windows 8 |
1.74% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.74% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center |
1.74% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
1.74% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
1.74% |
|
| Windows 8 Enterprise N |
0.87% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
0.87% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
0.87% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 32.14% of Skype.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
28.57% |
|
| Toshiba |
11.69% |
|
| Lenovo |
11.69% |
|
| Sony |
11.69% |
|
| Acer |
9.74% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
8.44% |
|
| ASUS |
7.79% |
|
| Intel |
2.60% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
1.95% |
|
| American Megatrends |
1.95% |
|
| Alienware |
1.30% |
|
| Samsung |
1.30% |
|
| Compaq |
1.30% |
|
