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

VersionsAdditional versions

6.8.1.61523 64.86%
6.8.1.61523 32.43%
6.8.0.112 2.70%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
OpenSCManagerW, OpenServiceW, QueryServiceStatusEx, ControlService, ChangeServiceConfigW, RegQueryValueExW, CloseServiceHandle, RegEnumKeyExW, RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegSetValueExW, RegCloseKey, RegDeleteValueW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegOpenKeyExW, QueryServiceConfigW
kernel32.dll
FindResourceW, LoadLibraryExW, SetThreadLocale, LoadResource, SizeofResource, 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 Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove updater.dll
Version:   6.8.0.112
MD5:   4446374c3a03ebc85574a0878779254b
SHA1:   74eaffef6b7f0ab5c6cd0f8656bd4ebb3abf5c2f

Overview

updater.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Skype™ 6.16 published by Skype Technologies S.A., Skype™ 6.18 from Skype Technologies S.A. and Skype™ 6.18 by Skype Technologies S.A.. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

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:6.8.0.112
Product version:6.8
Size:96.13 KB (98,432 bytes)
Build date:4/3/2014 12:16 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Skype Technologies S.A.
11% 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 Home Premium 33.33%
Windows 7 Professional 16.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 13.89%
Windows 8 Single Language 8.33%
Windows 8.1 5.56%
Windows 8 Pro 5.56%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.56%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.78%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 2.78%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.78%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.78%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 22.86% of Skype.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.49%
Sony 20.41%
Hewlett-Packard 12.24%
Acer 10.20%
ASUS 8.16%
Lenovo 8.16%
Toshiba 8.16%
American Megatrends 4.08%
Alienware 2.04%
Samsung 2.04%
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