How to remove an SkypePM error

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SkypePM.exe file information

The process known as Skype Extras Manager belongs to software Skype or Skype Plugin Manager or Skype™ Beta or Skype Extras Manager by Skype Technologies (www.skype.com) or Skype or Skype Technologies S.A (www.skype.com).

Description: The file SkypePM.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 76,744 bytes (17% of all occurrences), 2,051,016 bytes and 19 more variants.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program. The file has a digital signature. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. SkypePM.exe is able to record inputs, connect to Internet and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 28% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You might want to visit the Skype support page, update the program to the latest version or uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Skype™ or Skype Plugin Manager).

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If SkypePM.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 1,920,456 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 76,744 bytes and 5 more variants. It is digitally signed. SkypePM.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). There is no file information. SkypePM.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications and connect to Internet.
You might want to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Skype™ or Favorit).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as SkypePM.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the SkypePM.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

belones to skype i think it crash's my computer
david w bailey

It is Skype Plugin Managaer. I mark it as dangerous because CPU power consumption. It stay running even if main skype application is closed. The easeiest way to remove it is delete from disc.
niziak

Go to Skype folder in program files. Delete Plugin Manager folder.
Gaurav Fulmali

For me, the file seems to be responsible for the BKA Trojan 3.04 ( http://www.bka-trojaner.de/ ). Without Internet access, the computer operates normally. With Internet access appears the trojan. After deleting the file (msconfig, regedit, file), everything seems to be working.
Honschu (further information)

I found deleting Plugin Manager in Sype folder to be effective in removing issue without hindering Sype video calls. Did not like it running in background even when Skype not running
frankpayne

Summary: Average user rating of SkypePM.exe: based on 11 votes with 5 reviews.

3 users think SkypePM.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users suspect danger. 3 users think SkypePM.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade SkypePM.exe ("not sure about it").

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