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Threat's profile

	Name of the threat: Skype
	Command or file name: Skype.exe
	Threat type: Badware
	Affected OS: Win32 (Windows 9x, Windows XP, Windows Vista)

Skype intrusion method

Skype copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is Skype.exe . Then it creates new startup key with name Skype and value Skype.exe . You can also find it in your processes list with name Skype.exe or Skype.

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How to fix Skype

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Skype, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Skype.

To get rid of Skype, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use Skype Removal Tool for safe problem solution.

2. Delete the following malicious folders:

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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

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Warning: If value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use Skype Removal Tool for safe problem solution.

Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Skype and Skype.exe we received earlier:

Can\'t connect to Skype

Problem Summary: Can\'t connect to Skype
I downloaded and installed Skype 4.1 with windows XP, now I can\'t sign into Skype, because it can\'t connect. I have done everything in the Skype troubleshooter, and still can\'t connect.

cannot download skype

Problem Summary: cannot download skype
I am trying to download Skype and keeping getting the message \"we are having problems connecting to the download server\". It tells me to try downloading the full installer version, but when I do that, I get the exact same message about problems connecting to the download server. How am I supposed to get around this? I have been Googling solutions for hours and every single one ends up with the same message. Please help!!!

skype executable is corrupted please re install

Problem Summary: skype executable is corrupted please re install
it always appears that after i install it. please could you help me. thanks

connection to server proble

Problem Summary: connection to server proble
At 1st my connection to skype was not working so I tried to uninstall now that im installing it back I always get this error message \"we are having problem connecting to download server......\" Can you help me on this?

Skype

Problem Summary: Skype
Downloading windows 7, it will not download says I must uninstall skype, unable to find file on skype to uninstall,\r\n\r\njohn

skype

Problem Summary: skype
i like to get skype me back.

cannot install skype

Problem Summary: cannot install skype
when i try to install skype i get \"code 1601. Windows installer service cannot be accessed. verify windows installer service is properly registered.\" how do i fix this problem so i can download skype?

removal of shortcut

Problem Summary: removal of shortcut
I try to delete the shortcut jbut it says that shortcut is at another location and cannot be found.

Re-downloading skype after uninstall

Problem Summary: Re-downloading skype after uninstall
After uninstalling skype. when trying to download it again, i get message stating cannot connect to download server, click download for alternative. When trying to download the full skype.exe i get a message stating the is not enough disc space to run.

not able to install skype

Problem Summary: not able to install skype
after i download skype and try to install it it says cannot connect to server try alternate download. same thing happens again, any suggestions?

Problems installing Skype

Problem Summary: Problems installing Skype
When I try downloading Skype and installing the software I get the following messages:\r\n\r\n1. You are having problems connecting to the download server. To download an alternative installer for Skype, click the \"Download\" button.\r\n\r\n(Once I proceed to the indicated website and download the program a second time I get the following message, which repeats itself no matter how many times I redownload/install the problem)\r\n\r\nInformation: Cannot write the installation package on the disk. Please make sure that you have necessary disk space available.\r\n\r\n(I currently have 90 gigabytes of memory available).\r\n\r\nAlso I am using Windows Vista as my operating system.\r\n\r\nThanks in advance for your assistance,\r\n\r\nJay\r\n

problema con el archivo shared.xml

Problem Summary: problema con el archivo shared.xml
hola, tengo un problema con el archivo shared.xml, dice que esta dañado y yo ejecuto chkdsk y no pasa nada , lo que quiero es como reparar o eliminar eche archivo ..si me ayudan estaré muí agradecido...

Can see skype pics and video to me, but cannot broadcast anything but voice,, NO PIC from me

Problem Summary: Can see skype pics and video to me, but cannot broadcast anything but voice,, NO PIC from me
Have WIN XP\r\nHAd not had this problem before....computer dormant on a 3 week vacation, get home , and now this.

OS xp - Installation of Skype cannot be completed

Problem Summary: OS xp - Installation of Skype cannot be completed
Near the end of the Skype installation from their downloaded .exe, the installation is stopped with message \"cannot connect to skype download server and recommends retry.\" Retries never work. I have already deactivated any security programs with same results. I see below that you have solved same problem with others.\r\n\r\nPlease help and thanks\r\n\r\nProblem Summary: problem connecting to the download server for skype\r\ni have a laptop vostro 1000 by dell and for sevrel day im trying to download skype and for some reason i cannot,,,,each time i try it tells me that has a problem connecting to the server,,,,and my computer has a block that dont allow the system true the security system,,,,,pls ,,,,i need help,,,,im tired of trying every day. thank you so much\r\n\r\nOur support has contacted the author of this message, grace samuel, and helped to solve his problem.\r\n

skype install failed code 1601

Problem Summary: skype install failed code 1601
when i tried 2 install skype this message appear skype install failed code 1601

problem connecting to the download server for skype

Problem Summary: problem connecting to the download server for skype
i have a laptop vostro 1000 by dell and for sevrel day im trying to download skype and for some reason i cannot,,,,each time i try it tells me that has a problem connecting to the server,,,,and my computer has a block that dont allow the system true the security system,,,,,pls ,,,,i need help,,,,im tired of trying every day. thank you so much

skype 4.1.0.166 video problem

Problem Summary: skype 4.1.0.166 video problem
the video is fine for the first 30 seconds then the video freezes on both the sides although the thumbnail video is fine on my side... i m using acer 4720z with dual core and vista x32 service pack 2.

skype 4.1 video freeze

Problem Summary: skype 4.1 video freeze
the video is fine for first 30 seconds then it freezes on both sides although the thumbnail video is working fine and the audio is also good... i m using acer 4720z with vista x32 bit and service pack 2....

Skype.exe wants access to Skype

Problem Summary: Skype.exe wants access to Skype
My OS is Windows Vista and everytime I open Internet Explorer, I get a pop-up message saying \"Skype.exe wants access to Skype\". I close it and it disappears for a while, then starts again.\r\nI sincerelly would appreciate your help,\r\nAdriana Dardan\r\n

skype.exe-corupt file The file or directory C:/documents and settings/intel/application data/skype/shared.xml is corupt and unreadable.

Problem Summary: skype.exe-corupt file The file or directory C:/documents and settings/intel/application data/skype/shared.xml is corupt and unreadable.
skype.exe-corupt file

skype.exe-corupt file The file or directory C:/documents and settings/intel/application data/skype/shared.xml is corupt and unreadable.

Problem Summary: skype.exe-corupt file The file or directory C:/documents and settings/intel/application data/skype/shared.xml is corupt and unreadable.
skype.exe-corupt file

Frozen video after 30 seconds - Skype 4.1

Problem Summary: Frozen video after 30 seconds - Skype 4.1
Skype call initiated from:\r\nHP Pavillion\r\nWindows Vista 64\r\nSkype 4.1\r\nLogitech Quickcam E2500\r\n\r\nCalling to:\r\nMac laptop\r\nLatest OS that it supports\r\nLatest Skype (mac version)\r\n\r\nWhen the PC calls to the Mac, the connection is fine for about 30 seconds, with sound and video in both directions. Then the video the Mac is receiving from the calling PC freezes, although the thumbnail video window on the calling PC continues normally. Video from the Mac to the PC works fine.\r\n\r\nThis problem just began when I updated the Skype software on the PC to version 4.1.0.166

skype install

Problem Summary: skype install
after i download skype and try to install it it says cannot connect to server try alternate download. same thing happens again any suggestions?i have turned off my fire walls still no go\r\n

Win32 application error

Problem Summary: Win32 application error
I accidently deleted skype a couple of months ago and have now only been able to try and download it again but each time I click the \'run\' button it starts downloading but after a couple of minutes it comes up with the error message SkypeSetup[1].exe is not a valid Win32 application i\'ve tried downloading it to another folder but the same error message comes up???? any suggestions

Win32 application error

Problem Summary: Win32 application error
I accidently deleted skype a couple of months ago and have now only been able to try and download it again but each time I click the \'run\' button it starts downloading but after a couple of minutes it comes up with the error message SkypeSetup[1].exe is not a valid Win32 application i\'ve tried downloading it to another folder but the same error message comes up???? any suggestions

C:\\Users\\kate\\Downloads\\Skype Setup(5).exe is not a valid Win32 application.error message

Problem Summary: C:\\Users\\kate\\Downloads\\Skype Setup(5).exe is not a valid Win32 application.error message
I tried to download Skype from the website but when i clicked on \'Run\' the following message appeared\r\nC:\\Users\\kate\\Downloads\\Skype Setup(5).exe is not a valid Win32 application.\r\n\r\nwhat can i do to solve this?

SkypeSetupFull[1].exe is not a valid win32 application

Problem Summary: SkypeSetupFull[1].exe is not a valid win32 application
SkypeSetupFull[1].exe is not a valid win32 application

not able to install skype 4.0

Problem Summary: not able to install skype 4.0
Yesterday I installed new Windows XP system on my notebook, unfortunatelly it turned out that I can\'t install skype 4.1, 4.0 or even 3.8. Every time the message: \'Skype executable is corrupted! Please re-install\' popped up on my screen. I tried to install older versions 3.6, 3.5 even 2.5, but the problem was not with installation, but with proper working of the programm. I could only chat with my friends and I couldn\'t have video conversations as my skype closed from alone, without being given instruction to exit everytime i called somebody. Please help me, cause slowly I\'m doing crazy. Thank you in advance. Caroline

error when trying to install skype

Problem Summary: error when trying to install skype
\" we are having problems connecting to the download server\"

win 32 error

Problem Summary: win 32 error
i dowloaded skype and i keep getting this win32 error...do i fix this?

can not install skype

Problem Summary: can not install skype
When I try to install skype the program says: We are having problems connecting to the download server. \r\nIf I try to choose an alternative installer for skype and click donwload, the accer is restricted. I am not sure what I am supposed to do...please help\r\nthank you

I want to delete my skype ACCOUNT TOTALLY

Problem Summary: I want to delete my skype ACCOUNT TOTALLY
I HAVE UNINSTAllED SKYPE FROM MY HARD DRIVE AND SOFTWARE LISTING, BUT MY ACCOUNT IS STILL ACTIVE ON another pc???\r\nskype.exe is gone but how can I get rid of delete the username my account is still active?

camera does not work anymore after upgrading to version 4.1

Problem Summary: camera does not work anymore after upgrading to version 4.1
I can still see the person I talk to but my camera does not work. However, it does work perfectly with msn messenger.

skype viseo camera quits user

Problem Summary: skype viseo camera quits user
I am using Skype 3.2 for windows xp and my father is using SKYPE 3.2 on Windows 98. He can see me but I cant see him and whenever he turns video ON skype QUITS for him. PLEASE HELP

adding video to mood

Problem Summary: adding video to mood
I have problem to add a metacafe and dailymotion videos to my profile and I always have the message: \"We seem to be having trouble loading data from our server. Please try again in a few minutes\".what shall I do?

Skype.exe wants access to Skype

Problem Summary: Skype.exe wants access to Skype
We allowed acess and now I am alittle concerned it is a threat

unwanted contacts

Problem Summary: unwanted contacts
I have recently set up a new account and with all my settings set to known contacts only.\r\n Every time I sign on there is nearly always 20-30 unwanted contacts usually xxx wanting to be accepted as a friend. This a more than annoying. I see by the blogs I`m not alone, but I cant seem to find out how to fix this. PLease help.

unable to download skype

Problem Summary: unable to download skype
I have tried from 3 different websites to down load skype but every time I get to your \"stage 2\" where I click on the link to install, it almost installs then tells me it failed. The message reads \"Installing Skyoe failed; code 1601 The windows installer service could not be accessed. Contact your support personnel to verify that the windows installer service is properly registered\" How do I get past this and install?

My skype video freezes

Problem Summary: My skype video freezes
downloaded version 4.1. this morning and immediately my video froze. I have Windows XP and I have to mention that I am not a computer whizz.I was attracted to the new features but may want to go back to the previous version which is 4.0 I believe but don\'t even know how to do that.Please, help. Thank you

skype wont install.

Problem Summary: skype wont install.
error messages, skype.exe is not a valid windows 32

skype wont install.

Problem Summary: skype wont install.
error messages, skype.exe is not a valid windows 32

win32 error

Problem Summary: win32 error
i try downloading skype and i keep getting this win32 error...why can\'t i download it and how do i fix this?

skype video camara quits user

Problem Summary: skype video camara quits user
I am using Skype 2.8 for mac OS X and my father is using SKYPE 4.1 on Windows Vista. He can see me but I cant see him and whenever he turns video ON skype QUITS for him. PLEASE HELP weve tried everything.

frozen video screen

Problem Summary: frozen video screen
Hello...I upgraded from 4.0 version to the latest version of skype 4.1 yesterday...so did my husband...we are now experiencing alot of problems....Whenever we start talking the video freezes up...in less than 1 minute..our video freezes...also, if I open another application while using skype...the application shows up in the video screen...the only way to get rid of the application from the video screen is to turn off the video and turn it on again..we both have Windows Vista...if you can please help us with this problem...it would be greatly appreciated...Many thanks...Judy

web cam out goin errow

Problem Summary: web cam out goin errow
when i call time\r\nicant take vidio call

They cant see me

Problem Summary: They cant see me
Hi My mum and I have been using skype for years and chat everyday using the video. My mum just donwloaded the skype update and ever since then I can see her but she cant see me. I then downloaded the latest update thinking it would help but she still cant see me. She tried calling a few other people and they can see her but she cant see them. What can be going on? Thanks

camera

Problem Summary: camera
i can connect to skype and hear people talking but i cannot see the people.

Skype.exe - Corrupt file

Problem Summary: Skype.exe - Corrupt file
The file or directory C:\\Documents and Settings\\Owner\\Application Data\\Skype\\mkscorpion06\\config.xml is corrupt and unreadable. Please run the chkdsk utility

hang of cam while were chatting

Problem Summary: hang of cam while were chatting
cam are hang in the middle of conversation.less than 5mins my husband and i talking then the cam already syop or hang.how can we communicate when the cam is not good?

unable to download skype

Problem Summary: unable to download skype
will not start download but gives error message saying it is not a validWin32 application I am using windows xp\r\n\r\n

skype not downlaoding

Problem Summary: skype not downlaoding
i have just purchased a sony vaio CS series and has windows vista.i am trying to install skype but unable to do the same.on IE skype while installing gives a win32 error and on firefox while it starts installing midway gives a pop up saying that there have been problems downloading from the server.Please help me out.i have tries quite a few solutions from the various forums but no help.

skype not downlaoding

Problem Summary: skype not downlaoding
i have just purchased a sony vaio CS series and has windows vista.i am trying to install skype but unable to do the same.on IE skype while installing gives a win32 error and on firefox while it starts installing midway gives a pop up saying that there have been problems downloading from the server.Please help me out.i have tries quite a few solutions from the various forums but no help.

Skype.exe corrupt

Problem Summary: Skype.exe corrupt
the file directory C: Documentsand settings\\tony\\Application Data\\skype\\bigtonemcd\\config.xml is corrupt and unreadable, please run the chkdsk utility

Skype.exe corrupt

Problem Summary: Skype.exe corrupt
the file directory C: Documentsand settings\\tony\\Application Data\\skype\\bigtonemcd\\config.xml is corrupt and unreadable, please run the chkdsk utility

unable to download skype

Problem Summary: unable to download skype
\\download goes to 82% then gives an error messagec:\\users\\cherie\\Appdata\\local\\Microsoft\\windows\\temporary internet files\\content.IE5\\HER91.RON\\skyppesetup{1}exe is not a validWin32 application I am using windows vista

Contact requests not sent or received

Problem Summary: Contact requests not sent or received
I set up a new Skype account on this machine (KipDoran4) successfully, but I cannot set up contacts. I have sent multiple requests to several active Skype users but they never receive the requests. I have had them send requests to me but I don\'t get them

Skype.exe - corrupt file

Problem Summary: Skype.exe - corrupt file
A balloon pops up in the bottom and it reads : The file of directory \\Document and Settings\\My name\\Application Data\\Skype\\shared.mxl is corrupt and unreadable. Please run the Chkdsk utility.
I tried running the chkdsk but does not solve the problem.

Skype.exe - corrupt file

Problem Summary: Skype.exe - corrupt file
A balloon pops up in the bottom and it reads : The file of directory \\Document and Settings\\My name\\Application Data\\Skype\\shared.mxl is corrupt and unreadable. Please run the Chkdsk utility.
I tried running the chkdsk but does not solve the problem.

It says my friends are offline when they are online!

Problem Summary: It says my friends are offline when they are online!
I am talking to my friend on Skype right now and it says she is offline. But obviously she is online. And to her i am offline. And i really want to send my friend a picture but i can\'t because it says she is offline! Please help!

win.32 error

Problem Summary: win.32 error
When i try to install the skyp. exe allways showing the win.32 error

difficulty in instaling skype.exe

Problem Summary: difficulty in instaling skype.exe
i receive this feedback that the programme is not a valid Win32 application

difficulty in instaling skype.exe

Problem Summary: difficulty in instaling skype.exe
i receive this feedback that the programme is not a valid Win32 application

SLOW FILE DOWNLOAD

Problem Summary: SLOW FILE DOWNLOAD
VERY VERY SLOW DOWNLOAD TIMES.

how do i fix the problem with downloading skype when it says cannot find download server?

Problem Summary: how do i fix the problem with downloading skype when it says cannot find download server?
you may be missing a necessary application. your computer has applications that open many types of files, including text, image, sound, and pdfs. however, some files open only for the application that created them.Also says something about win32 and downlod server. how do i fix this?

I can\'t see my contact person on Skype.

Problem Summary: I can\'t see my contact person on Skype.
Every time I Skype my family they are able to see me, but they can not see me despite that i\'m online. I tried every possible solution but I\'m unable to fix the problem.

skype.exe- corrupt file disturb my pc

Problem Summary: skype.exe- corrupt file disturb my pc
when i start skype skype.exe always disturb my computer and it goes slow

skype does not install

Problem Summary: skype does not install
i had downloaded the skype installer from the skype site,saved it on my hard disk and when i try to run it..it does not install..the error says that its not a valid win32 application...
please help me in installing skype..
thanks

put latest version of skype on my computer

Problem Summary: put latest version of skype on my computer
since putting the latest version of skype on my computer its become very very slow and freezes .
Please help

cant download skype, says its not a valid win 32 program

Problem Summary: cant download skype, says its not a valid win 32 program
tried to download a few ties now

we are having problems connecting to the download server

Problem Summary: we are having problems connecting to the download server
when i try to install i got this :We are having problems connecting to the download server.. i have windows seven rc1 build 7100 x64 and my firewall is off... PLEASE help me THANKS!!!!!!!!!

skype.exe corrupt file run chkdsk utylity

Problem Summary: skype.exe corrupt file run chkdsk utylity
when i open skype i get c/docs settings my name corrupt file unreadable run chkdsk utility [ does not work ]

Accessing skype gets aborted every time

Problem Summary: Accessing skype gets aborted every time
Message on Screen after every attempt to access skype: \"Skype.exe has generated errors and will be closed by windows. You will need to restart the program\".

cannot download skype

Problem Summary: cannot download skype
when i try to download skype an error messagr appears that skype is not a win 32 program or something to that effect.

win32 application error when downloading skype

Problem Summary: win32 application error when downloading skype
I tried downloading your url for security stronghold and internet explorer said it couldn\'t download

cant read

Problem Summary: cant read
the writing on the skype program - the add button in the toolbars like file -- all the instructions show up in squares . people\'s names and messages show up in actual writing

hoe do i repair the program

erro down loading

Problem Summary: erro down loading
registry code 1601

I log onto skype like i always usually do but now i get an error message!

Problem Summary: I log onto skype like i always usually do but now i get an error message!
It says \"server error. The service you are requesting is temporarily unavailable. Please try again in a few moments.
I have been retrying for an hour now and its still now working!! My friend is online and she lives 5 miles away and hers works fine!
Please help with this i luv skype!!

Skype Executable Corrupted

Problem Summary: Skype Executable Corrupted
Everyday, Skype is supposed to automatically log me on. One day it didn\'t and a little box popped up that said, \"Skype executable is corrupted. Please re-install.\" I\'ve tried to re-install it several times. I completely deleted Skype (I could not figure out how to uninstall it). It is not available to me anywhere. It is not in my Recycle Bin. I still cannot re-install it. Help!

SKYPE PROBLEM TO DOWNLOAD

Problem Summary: SKYPE PROBLEM TO DOWNLOAD
have downloaded skype but when i try to install it an error message appears \'we are having problems connecting to the download server.

SKYPE PROBLEM TO DOWNLOAD

Problem Summary: SKYPE PROBLEM TO DOWNLOAD
have downloaded skype but when i try to install it an error message appears \'we are having problems connecting to the download server.

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