Estimated safety rating

skype.exe is a application which is probably legit. So, if skype.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is clean, it is still recommended to run a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself your system against threats.

Executable file path

Normally, this application is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is 1cdc0f6b17327a52fb65ee5f48140d2c.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT run as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the Internet to communicate. In this day and age this is ok. For example, most of the programs on your PC check for updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This program runs as a 32-bit program. It does not use the entire set of features of current computer processors. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description written in the file is Skype .

File version

File version stored as a property 7.28.0.101.

Manufacturer

Publisher Skype Technologies S.A..

Copyright

Copyright notice © 2003 - 2012 Skype and/or Microsoft.

Has valid windows

skype.exe appears to have a visible user interface. This is good because it doesn't run in a kind of invisible mode. Its operation is clearly shown to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some insecure functions of Windows appear to be used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

skype.exe has a digital signature. Today most legit software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in skype.exe is valid. This is excellent.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Skype Software Sarl

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA

Starts with windows

This program starts at your PC's startup. Yes

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall routine, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.