Startup program entry details:
Skype (Skype.exe)
This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.
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Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary |
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Description:
"Skype is free calls, free video calls and free instant messaging over the internet. And also great value calls to phones all over the world"
Startup information:
Registry (Start → Run → regedit)
- Key(s): HKCU\Run
- Name: Skype
- Data: "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)
- Startup Item (XP): Skype
- Startup Item (Vista/7): Skype
- Command: "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash
/minimized
Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)
- Name: Skype
- Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash
/minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash
/minimized
Other information:
- File location: %ProgramFiles%\Skype\Phone
- File properties "Description":
- Up to 3.0.0.218: Skype. The whole world can talk for free.
- 3.1.0.144 to 3.6.0.248: Skype. Take a deep breath
- From 3.8.0.115: Skype
- Purpose: VOIP client
- Program disable option: Tools → Options → Advanced → deselect "Start Skype when I start Windows"
- Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu & Desktop
- Vendor/Publisher: Skype Technologies S.A.
- Product(s): Skype
- Tested: Yes
Note:
- %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
- HKCU refers to HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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