updater.exe
Skype by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
Overview
There are 3 versions of updater.exe in the wild, the latest version being 6.8.1.61523. It is started as a Windows Service called 'SkypeUpdate'. The average file size is about 214.48 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Microsoft Corporation by Microsoft Corporation. The programs Skype™ 6.16, Skype™ 6.18 and Skype™ 3.8 have been observed as installing specific variations of updater.exe.
 Details
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| File name: | updater.exe |
| Publisher: | Skype Technologies |
| Product name: | Skype |
| Description: | Skype Updater Service |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\skype\updater\updater.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | Microsoft Corporation |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, March 13, 2013 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, June 13, 2014 |
| Windows Service |
| Display name: | SkypeUpdate |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Skype.)
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 ov...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of updater.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
All file variations of updater.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% |
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| ASUS |
17.24% |
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| 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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