Should I remove ControlSkype?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Quanta Computer
ControlSkype
from Quanta Computer Inc.
Overview
ControlSkype is a program developed by Quanta Computer. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 911.74 KB (933,623 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 63% of users of ControlSkype come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
Program details
URL: www.Quantacn.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\controlskype\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\controlskype\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 911.74 KB
Files installed by ControlSkype
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Setup/Uninstall)
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CSKYPE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- CSkype.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ControlSkype' which loads as C:\Program Files\ControlSkype 1.0\CSkype.exe.
How do I remove ControlSkype?
You can uninstall ControlSkype from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program ControlSkype, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ControlSkype.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
62.50% |
United Kingdom |
25.00% |
Hong Kong |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Packard Bell |
66.67% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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