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60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
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updater.exe
Skype by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
| Version: | 6.8.1.61523 |
| MD5: | f5bbedf602c310b00036eb2dbf4348a5 |
| SHA1: | 413e63089a68f308e61808e7740f73efbc3b39d6 |
| SHA256: | ac2712e639f0c54bcf00eb4e90e805335871ea27ae8a45dfc53edf28822318c4 |
Overview
updater.exe runs as a service under the name SkypeUpdate within the local user context. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Skype™ 6.9 published by Skype Technologies S.A., Skype™ 6.7 from Skype Technologies S.A. and Skype™ 6.7 by Skype Technologies S.A.. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.
Details
| 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: | 6.8.1.61523 |
| Product version: | 6.8 |
| Size: | 167.66 KB (171,680 bytes) |
| Build date: | 9/5/2013 5:31 AM |
| 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: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs 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
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.96% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.95% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.98% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.20% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
4.65% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
3.88% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.10% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.10% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.33% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise N |
1.55% |
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| Windows 8 |
1.55% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Language |
1.55% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center |
1.55% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
1.55% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
0.78% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
0.78% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
0.78% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
0.78% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 30.47% of Skype.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
18.39% |
|
| ASUS |
17.24% |
|
| Lenovo |
12.64% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.07% |
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| Acer |
11.49% |
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| Toshiba |
10.34% |
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| Sony |
8.05% |
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| Intel |
3.45% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.30% |
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| Alienware |
1.15% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.15% |
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| Compaq |
1.15% |
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| Samsung |
0.57% |
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