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60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

6.7.1.56732 4.26%
6.7.1.56732 14.89%
6.6.1.56732 17.02%
6.6.1.56732 2.13%
6.6.1.56732 2.13%
6.6.1.56732 2.13%
6.5.1.56732 21.28%
6.5.1.56732 6.38%
6.5.1.56732 2.13%
6.5.1.56732 2.13%
6.5.1.56732 2.13%
6.3.1.41425 2.13%
6.3.1.41425 4.26%
6.2.1.41425 2.13%
6.1.1.41425 6.38%
6.1.1.41425 2.13%
6.0.1.41425 6.38%

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advapi32.dll
ControlService, ChangeServiceConfigW, OpenSCManagerW, OpenServiceW, QueryServiceConfigW, CloseServiceHandle, RegEnumKeyExW, RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegSetValueExW, RegCloseKey, RegDeleteValueW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegOpenKeyExW, QueryServiceStatusEx, RegQueryValueExW
kernel32.dll
LoadResource, FindResourceW, LoadLibraryExW, SetThreadLocale, SizeofResource, LocalFree, LocalAlloc, MultiByteToWideChar, FreeLibrary, GetModuleFileNameW, lstrcmpiW, GetModuleHandleW, GetProcAddress, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, lstrlenW, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedIncrement, DeleteCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetLastError, GetThreadLocale, RaiseException, GetStringTypeW, LCMapStringW, LoadLibraryW, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentProcessId, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetEnvironmentStringsW, WideCharToMultiByte, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, EncodePointer, DecodePointer, HeapAlloc, HeapFree, RtlUnwind, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCommandLineA, Sleep, HeapSize, ExitProcess, WriteFile, GetStdHandle, HeapCreate, HeapDestroy, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, TlsAlloc, TlsGetValue, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, SetLastError, HeapReAlloc, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, SetHandleCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoW, GetModuleFileNameA
ole32.dll
CoTaskMemAlloc, CoCreateInstance, CoTaskMemRealloc, CoTaskMemFree, StringFromGUID2
user32.dll
CharNextW
Export table
DllCanUnloadNow
DllGetClassObject
DllInstall
DllRegisterServer
DllUnregisterServer

updater.dll

Skype by Skype Technologies SA (Signed)

Remove updater.dll
Version:   6.0.1.41425
MD5:   0e4aea1dc55f60a99f2090b10d061a10
SHA1:   f0e65d419dd16a12da4902c876107ad5b6b1c31f
SHA256:   edd8ce6b97e9fc5db6de09c24d4f453f02a80068e6490a2bec6905db7bb0bbce

What is updater.dll?

Skype Updater Library for the Skype Updater Service is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.

About updater.dll (from Skype Technologies SA)

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 y

DetailsDetails

File name:updater.dll
Publisher:Skype Technologies
Product name:Skype
Description:Skype Updater Library
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\skype\updater\updater.dll
File version:6.0.1.41425
Product version:6.0
Size:84.17 KB (86,192 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Skype Technologies SA
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Skype Technologies S.A.
6% remove
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...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 31.91%
Windows 7 Home Premium 19.15%
Windows 7 Professional 10.64%
Microsoft Windows XP 8.51%
Windows 7 Home Basic 6.38%
Windows 8 6.38%
Windows 8 Pro 4.26%
Windows 8 Single Language 4.26%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.13%
Windows Vista Ultimate 2.13%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.13%
Windows 7 Starter 2.13%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 21.28% of Skype.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 20.00%
Toshiba 16.67%
Hewlett-Packard 15.00%
Sony 13.33%
ASUS 10.00%
Lenovo 6.67%
Acer 6.67%
Medion 3.33%
Intel 3.33%
Samsung 3.33%
American Megatrends 1.67%
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