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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:   6.5.1.56732
MD5:   7c70691d01181e3f441c6b9d429d24cc
SHA1:   9689034ad5d464ad1df1397bf89ebe78b7746ae4
SHA256:   6353fe5417ca0c0308f40aff624560f8e78fdfe70c0da4ba7c72a1fdc3c2ef12

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:6.5.1.56732
Product version:6.5
Size:158.6 KB (162,408 bytes)
Build date:6/3/2013 5:54 PM
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.
3% remove
Skype is software for calling other people on their computers or phones. Download Skype and start calling for free all over the world. Skype has all the features of an ordinary phone so it's even easier to manage your calls. Basic chat and emoticons - when it's not convenient to call, chat or Instant Message (IM) your contacts. Quickfilter and Speed-Dial - find Skype contacts, recent chats and SkypeOut contacts quickly and easily, then...

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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