How to remove an Skype error

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Skype.exe file information

The process known as Skype. The whole world can talk for free or Skype. Take a deep breath or Skype - Free Internet Telephony or Skype. The whole world can talk for free. (BETA) or Packard Bell - Skype belongs to software Skype™ Beta or MIDInight Express II by Skype Technologies S.A (www.skype.com).

Description: Skype.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ - mainly C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 13,179,660 bytes (99% of all occurrences), 845,312 bytes, 54,272 bytes, 12,598,440 bytes or 10,039,488 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. It is a Verisign signed file. Skype.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is a file without information about the developer of this file. It is certified by a trustworthy company. Program uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. Skype.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 8% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You could also consult Skype’s Customer Service, update the program or uninstall Skype™ or Skype from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

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If Skype.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 24% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes (66% of all occurrences), 55,808 bytes or 53,760 bytes. File Skype.exe is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. It is a Verisign signed file. Skype.exe is digitally signed. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Skype.exe is able to connect to Internet, record inputs and monitor applications.
You could also uninstall Skype™ or Skype from your computer using the Control Panel applet "Add/Remove programs".

If Skype.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 46% dangerous. The file size is 98,304 bytes. The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Skype.exe is not a Windows system file.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Skype" is not required to run at start up. "Skype is free and simple software that will enable you to make free calls anywhere in the world in minutes"

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Skype.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the Skype.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Skype (VoIP Telephone)
Daniel H. (further information)

Skype VoIP better than messenger
Richard C.

Voice comunications, VoIP
ewan

Skype (VoIP) no danger
Vinyond

Skype good VoIP program
Sanchez (further information)

Skype VoIP telephony, Spyware!
Arto H.

Very suspect EULA; read carefully!

gives you charges when you havnt signed up!
Welf

VoIP Program. The Skype client does connect out to a number of "Skype Proxies" so the main servers don't have to do all the work....problem is you can be elected as a proxy if you are on a fast link, then your connection speed will decrease accordingly. The address that it picks are pretty scary if you have a TCP/IP packet capture going.....dorm rooms in Spain, Internet cafe's in Thailand.....
John A.

The firewalls do nothing. It's a problem to the administrator control.

spyware or trojan horse!!!
tom

It's nomal
Nguyen Ngoc Thao

Voice over IP... Internet chatting though microphone. Its like Teamspeak but has the AOL style of finding people
Steven Moseng (further information)

Icon cannot be removedt with add/remove
john pater

Skype VoIP (Voice over Internet Provider) make calls around the world free/cheap
Shalianahe

I was initially concerned when Tenebril SpyCatcher warned me that skype.exe was trying to log my keystrokes. I asked Skype why it was so doing, and received the following reply: Skype has a built-in system-wide Hotkey feature (accessible via Tools Options Hotkeys) which to some applications might appear as a keylogger because Skype needs to recognize key actions to make the hotkey function possible.

This app is allowed through your firewall and effectively onto your LAN. Also, Skype is P2P as it identifies "Supernodes" and uses most if not all of your bandwidth to accomodate other Skype users - stay right away, there are alternatives!
Paul.

Voice over IP Calling

good software for instant messaging and voip
werever (further information)

free calls and much more
rizwan.raja 14

C:/Program Files/Skype/Phone

Skype, VOip.. if you did not install Skype app; it's Virus
alex

Summary: Average user rating of Skype.exe: based on 32 votes with 22 reviews.

19 users think Skype.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 6 users think Skype.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 4 users doesn't grade Skype.exe ("not sure about it").

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