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Skype installs EasyBits Go CrapWare on your systems without users’ prior knowledge

It seems that Skype is automatically installing crapware called EasyBits Go without informing or asking users for installation permission.

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KingLizzle4713d ago

Very disappointing that a reputable company like Skype is covertly installing unwanted software. Hopefully they'll either remove it or at least give users an option not to install it in the first place.

Speed-Racer4713d ago

Seems to be a big slip up with regards to software updates. Users experienced issues logging in some hours before, but they have not yet commented on exactly what is wrong.

IllusionRSN4713d ago

Sounds like a Microsoft move lol!

RonyDean4713d ago

Well i'm switching... ooVoo anyone?

Speed-Racer4713d ago

Does that work well? I saw some of my friends using it.

fatstarr4713d ago

oovoo works alright in my opinion, its better than skype in calling because you can actually have a group chat its not just 1 channel for everyone.

the only problem is its addicting you get like 6 people online in video chat but they want you to pay for it. lots of my friends just make new accounts for the extra perks you get in the beginning.

its just a better version of skype in the end both have their pros and cons, the log in popup box on start up is annoying though i got rid of that day 1.

Jihaad_cpt4713d ago

actually I just got asked by Skype if I wanted to install an application to play games (not sure of the exact wording I just said not interested), just while I was reading this. So they do ask for permission...

Oxymoron0284712d ago

I got asked for permission to install it. Clicked no, so the fucker went ahead and installed it anyway >: (

fatstarr4710d ago

whats the point of asking you if you want to install and then still installing it after you say no lol. i just block all updates from skype msn oovoo etc.

Oxymoron0284710d ago

@fatstarr:

I have absolutely no idea! :P It annoyed me though, it's fairly easy to get rid of luckily!

Jihaad_cpt4712d ago

luckily mine didnt install, sorry dude

TheEatingChampagne4713d ago

Microsoft should change that hideous UI Skype has right now..
Why aren't they doing anything?

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Skype now lets you make 911 calls in the US

It's still limited in scope

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Skype's Meet Now Lets Users To Make A Video Call Without Having A Skype Account

New update lets you have a video call without having a Skype account. You can start a chat through a link and can use it at any time as it does not expire.

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Skype now lets you join video calls without signing up or downloading the app - here’s how it works

With the sudden upswing of video conferencing needs due to working from home, Microsoft has decided to add a new feature to Skype.

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