Estimated safety rating

skype.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if skype.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, we still advise you to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

The default name and directory where this application is stored is
C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is c9781102009d2ba96ef9400b2b56eafd.

Is running as a service

This program does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for updates. For this, Internet communications are necessary.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs in 32-bit mode. It does not benefit of the entire power of nowadays' computer chips. This is quite normal because the publishers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description present in the exe is Skype .

File version

File version 7.30.0.103.

Manufacturer

Company Skype Technologies S.A..

Copyright

Legal copyright notice © 2003 - 2012 Skype and/or Microsoft.

Has valid windows

skype.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't work in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to you.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual features of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to be very careful regarding this program.

Digitally signed

skype.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most serious programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature extracted from skype.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Skype Software Sarl

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Code Signing PCA 2011

Starts with windows

This program starts at your PC's startup. Yes

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall string in registry, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.