Should I remove Skype Launcher?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #8,272
United States Rank #29,173
Reach 0.0484%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.7.32.102 |
0.10% |
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| 6.3.60.105 |
0.52% |
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| 6.14.32.104 |
0.21% |
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| 6.11.32.102 |
0.10% |
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| 5.3.32.108 |
0.21% |
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Skype Launcher
What is Skype Launcher? (from Skype Technologies)
With Skype Launcher you are not bound to one Skype account system. Skype Launcher enables you to use all your Skype accounts at the same time, machine, and session. It also supports 64-bit systems. With the USB Export function you can use Skypes mobility feature without missing the auto sign-on done via Skype Launcher.... Read more
Overview
Skype Launcher is a program developed by Skype Technologies. The most used version is 6.3.60.105, with over 1% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is SkypeStarter.exe. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 1.17 MB (1,228,414 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 27% of users of Skype Launcher come from United Kingdom, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.skype.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Skype-Launcher\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Skype-Launcher\UninstallerSkype.exe
Estimated size: 1.17 MB
Files installed by Skype Launcher
| Program executable: | SkypeStarter.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Skype-Launcher\SkypeStarter.exe |
| MD5: | 0bbe54ddcbdeeed27e0cabd2fed7a329 |
Additional files:
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SkypeStarter.exe
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UninstallerSkype.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- SkypeStarter.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{58A4DF88-27C6-4BD7-96E9-20CB9D8829A4}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Skype Launcher?
You can uninstall Skype Launcher 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 Skype(TM) Launcher, 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 Skype Launcher.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 83%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #8,272
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
90.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.22% |
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| Windows XP |
0.10% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
84.96% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.15% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.58% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.47% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
1.26% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
0.53% |
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Geography
26.72% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
| United Kingdom |
26.72% |
| Germany |
16.84% |
| France |
8.32% |
| Italy |
6.24% |
| United States |
4.89% |
| Spain |
4.68% |
| Portugal |
2.60% |
| Sweden |
2.18% |
| Israel |
1.87% |
| Ireland |
1.87% |
| Belgium |
1.77% |
| Poland |
1.77% |
| Netherlands |
1.66% |
| Norway |
1.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
98.93% |
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| Acer |
0.21% |
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| ASUS |
0.21% |
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| Lenovo |
0.11% |
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| Dell |
0.11% |
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| Alienware |
0.11% |
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| Packard Bell |
0.11% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.11% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.11% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
37.07% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L450D |
12.82% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L550 |
6.73% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L450 |
6.41% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A500 |
5.24% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE T130 |
4.27% |
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About Skype Technologies
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