84,488,480 programs installed

Should I remove AdSkip?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
35% remove it65% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.05 days
119.48 days >
Average installed length: 62.78 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.2.617.9902 8.33%
1.0.613.2109 16.67%
1.0.613.2106 33.33%
1.0.523.2105 16.67%
1.0.523.2103 8.33%
1.0.511.2102 8.33%
1.0.511.2101 8.33%

AdSkip

Overview

AdSkip is a software program developed by Biling Network Technology Co. The most common release is 1.0.613.2106, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The primary executable is named adskip.exe. The setup package generally installs about 17 files and is usually about 11.55 MB (12,105,972 bytes). The installed file askUpdate.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 41% of users of AdSkip come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Mexico.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.adskiper.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\adskip
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ADSKIP\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 11.55 MB

Program filesFiles installed by AdSkip

Program executable:adskip.exe
Name:AdSkip
ADSkip 32 Bit Application
Path:C:\Program Files\adskip\adskip.exe
MD5:df841832ddd79ffea425d4db0b485a54
Additional files:
  • ADSkipSvc.exe - ADSkip 32 Bit Application
  • askComm.dll
  • askMain.dll
  • askMisc.dll
  • askRules.dll
  • askUpdate.dll
  • askWfd.dll
  • BugReport.exe
  • CrashHandler.dll
  • DuiLib.dll - DuiLib Library
  • uninst.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • ADSkipSvc.exe runs as a service named 'ADSkip Host Service' (ADSkipSvc) "ADSkip".

How do I remove AdSkip?

You can uninstall AdSkip from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program AdSkip, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove AdSkip.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 35%
Keep it 65%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 66.67%
Windows 7 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 33.33%
Windows 10 Pro 25.00%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 16.67%
Windows 8.1 Pro 16.67%
Windows 10 Home 8.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

41.18% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 41.18%
  Brazil 17.65%
  Mexico 11.76%
  United Arab Emirates 5.88%
  Germany 5.88%
  Egypt 5.88%
  IQ 5.88%
  MA 5.88%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 36.36%
Gateway 18.18%
Acer 18.18%
Toshiba 9.09%
Samsung 9.09%
Lenovo 9.09%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite L500 12.50%
Sony VGN-NW270F 12.50%
Samsung 530U4E/540U4E 12.50%
HP Z600 Workstation 12.50%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 12.50%
HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF PC 12.50%

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