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

VersionsAdditional versions

6.7.1.56732 0.66%
6.7.1.56732 1.98%
6.7.1.56732 0.53%
6.6.1.56732 4.49%
6.6.1.56732 0.92%
6.6.1.56732 0.13%
6.6.1.56732 0.13%
6.5.1.56732 4.09%
6.5.1.56732 0.92%
6.5.1.56732 0.26%
6.5.1.56732 0.13%
6.5.1.56732 0.40%
6.5.1.56732 0.13%
6.3.1.53353 0.66%
6.3.1.53353 7.12%
6.3.1.53353 0.66%
6.3.1.53353 2.37%
6.3.1.53353 0.53%
6.3.1.53353 0.13%
6.3.1.53353 0.26%
6.3.1.53353 0.13%
6.2.1.44121 2.37%
6.2.1.44121 0.66%
6.2.1.44121 0.53%
6.2.1.44121 0.53%
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updater.exe

Skype by Skype Technologies SA (Signed)

Remove updater.exe
Version:   6.2.1.44121
MD5:   c205ee85fb05593fdf29f1b6c1553a04
SHA1:   5d395d0335809eec7694ebb42ecc089329cbd122
SHA256:   f0cd424996ef6970ff9c6b64ed8caa6985061112e4cf473a2687bf22e0c785ed

What is updater.exe?

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.exe (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.exe
Publisher:Skype Technologies
Product name:Skype
Description:Skype Updater Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\skype\updater\updater.exe
File version:6.2.1.44121
Product version:6.2
Size:157.6 KB (161,384 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Skype Technologies SA
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Saturday, August 17, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:Yes
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Skype Technologies S.A.
4% remove
Skype 6.2 for Windows desktop introduces these exciting new features and improvements. The new Skype toolbar comes with Skype Home, Call phones, Group conversation and Add contact icons, so that you can reach the Skype features you use most even more easily. If your contact has birthday, a link to send them a Skype Gift Card will appear at the top of the conversation window alongside their profile information. To send them a gift card, ...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • SkypeUpdate

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 30.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 13.50%
Windows 7 Professional 7.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.50%
Windows 8 Pro 3.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.00%
Windows 8.1 1.50%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.50%
Windows 7 Starter 1.00%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows 8 1.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 0.50%
Windows Se7en Titan 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.50%
Windows Vista Ultimate 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Single Language Preview 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview with Media Center 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 27.00% of Skype.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 16.18%
Hewlett-Packard 14.71%
Toshiba 13.24%
Sony 11.76%
ASUS 10.29%
Acer 8.82%
Lenovo 8.82%
Intel 3.68%
Samsung 2.21%
MSI 2.21%
GIGABYTE 2.21%
American Megatrends 1.84%
Medion 1.47%
NEC 0.74%
Sahara 0.74%
Apple 0.74%
Packard Bell 0.37%
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