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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%
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6.5.1.56732 4.09%
6.5.1.56732 0.92%
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6.5.1.56732 0.13%
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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%
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updater.exe

Skype by Skype Technologies SA (Signed)

Remove updater.exe
Version:   5.8.1.40010
MD5:   6128e98eaaed364ed1a32708d2fd22cb
SHA1:   d70e9533b5aee0020c29e551d9d01e0c36d75937
SHA256:   bd86ff2514c39346b2e054174b538bdb77a6b1922d1d42a931cc2dab644b83ce

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:5.8.1.40010
Product version:5.8
Size:155.13 KB (158,856 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.
5% 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...

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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