Skypé Packages
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What is Skypé Packages?
Notice, this is not affiliated with Microsoft Skyp. This program is a software bundler that is marketed as being able to install additional components for the widely used and popular Skyp program but in actuality just wraps the freely available program with bundled software which includes adware and other potentially unwanted utilities (such as PC optimizers, toolbars, etc.). The main bundling program is simply an uninstaller that is designed to help the end user remove the bundled software on their PC after infection. The reason this even exists is due to various 3rd party partner marketing rules. When uninstalling, a list of bundled software is included and provides the user the ability to individually remove each installed program from their PC using that programs built in Windows installer/uninstaller.
Overview
The main program executable is uninstaller.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The setup package is about 559.32 KB (572,739 bytes) when donwloaded.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Skypé Packages.
| uninstaller.exe (bf375a90fe0b135395e20b0eb9190c11) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
PUA.InstallCore |
| Comodo Security |
18604 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
| Fortinet FortiGate |
6/20/2014 |
Riskware/InstallCore |
| K7 AntiVirus |
13.180.12463 |
Trojan |
| K7GW |
13.180.12463 |
Trojan ( 0049acde1 ) |
| McAfee |
5600.7094 |
RDN/Generic.tfr!ea |
| McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7094 |
RDN/Generic.tfr!ea |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
30470 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
Skypé Packages has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\1h1q\skypé packages
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\1H1Q\Skypé Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="Skypé Packages" /AN="1H1Q" /MBN="Skypé Packages
Estimated size: 559.32 KB
Files installed by Skypé Packages
| Program executable: | uninstaller.exe (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\1h1q\skypé packages\uninstaller.exe |
| MD5: | bf375a90fe0b135395e20b0eb9190c11 |
How do I remove Skypé Packages?
You can uninstall Skypé Packages 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 Skypé Packages, 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 Skypé Packages.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win Vista 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 88%
Keep it 12%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #40,426
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.08% |
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| Windows 10 |
43.75% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.17% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
27.08% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.83% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.75% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8 |
4.17% |
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Geography
33.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.90% |
| United Kingdom |
15.25% |
| Australia |
8.47% |
| India |
6.78% |
| Brazil |
5.08% |
| Sweden |
5.08% |
| Germany |
5.08% |
| Philippines |
3.39% |
| Canada |
3.39% |
| Turkey |
3.39% |
| Vietnam |
1.69% |
| South Africa |
1.69% |
| Russia |
1.69% |
| Israel |
1.69% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| ASUS |
17.78% |
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| Acer |
17.78% |
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| Dell |
13.33% |
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| Toshiba |
11.11% |
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| Intel |
6.67% |
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| Lenovo |
4.44% |
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| Samsung |
2.22% |
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| Packard Bell |
2.22% |
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| Medion |
2.22% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.22% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L500D |
2.27% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L450D |
2.27% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.27% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A |
2.27% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C50D-A |
2.27% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A210 |
2.27% |
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