Should I remove Skype?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
6.3.107	32.16%
6.3.105	67.82%
6.3.20	0.01%
6.3.12	0.01%
6.2.106	0.00%

Other programs by Skype Technologies

• Skype Click to Call
• Skype Toolbars
• Skype 6.0
• Skype web features
• Skype 5.0
• Skype Launcher
• Skype Web Plugin
• Skype 4.0
• Skype 3.6
• Skype 2.5
• Skype Toolbar for Outlook
• Skype 3.1
• Skype 3.0
• Skype Plugin Manager
• Skype Setup
• Skype 1.0
• Facebook Video Calling 1.2.0.287
• Click to Call with Skype

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from Skype Technologies S.A.

Remove Skype 6.3

Skype 6.3 is a program developed by Skype Technologies. The most used version is 6.3.105, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The programs's main executable is skype.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 116.68 MB of memory. It also adds an icon to the Windows notifications area in order to provide access to the program. The software installer includes 108 files and is usually about 50.74 MB (53,201,699 bytes). Updater.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 36% of users of Skype come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Brazil.

URL: www.skype.com

Help link: ui.skype.com/ui/0/6.3.59.105/en/help

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Skype\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{4E76FF7E-AEBA-4C87-B788-CD47E5425B9D}

Estimated size: 50.74 MB

Language: English (United States)

skype.exe
Memory:	116.68 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0033461124%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00178264%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00156347%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	6,587,588	8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:	77	70 average
I/O reads/min:	527.88 KB	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	317.77 KB	105.02 KB average
skypePM.exe
Memory:	10.74 MB
Total CPU:	0.0107529424%
Kernel CPU:	0.00548454%
User CPU:	0.00526840%
Switches/sec:	196

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 Skype™ 6.3, 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 Skype.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 64% Win 8.1 0%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 11% Keep it 89%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	35.86%
Germany	5.40%
Brazil	4.85%
United Kingdom	4.85%
Italy	3.88%
Canada	3.80%
France	3.57%
Australia	2.13%
Spain	1.71%
Netherlands	1.68%
Belgium	1.63%
Turkey	1.37%
India	1.36%
Mexico	1.25%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Skype (now a Microsoft company) developes and operates the VoIP software and service Skype which was released as a simple computer-to-computer, or computer-to-telephone program.

Publisher URL: www.skype.com

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