askBar.dll
Ask.com Toolbar by Ask.com (Signed)
| Version: | 4.1.0.2 |
| MD5: | dddb3dc699ec27df5bfb016f5092b486 |
| SHA1: | 9bec1d19dc9515e2a58348bde35d05341fcdf9f0 |
Overview
askbar.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of Internet Explorer. It is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) which has full acess to the web browser's behaviors and content. This is typically installed with the program Ask Toolbar published by Ask.com and is most likely removed by most users once installed (81% removed). The file is digitally signed by Ask.com which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA). This particular version is usually found on Windows Developer Preview (6.2.8102.0).
Details
| File name: | askbar.dll |
| Publisher: | Ask.com |
| Product name: | Ask.com Toolbar |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\askbardis\bar\bin\askbar.dll |
| File version: | 4.1.0.2 |
| Size: | 273.38 KB (279,944 bytes) |
| Build date: | 7/17/2008 5:19 PM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Ask.com |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, June 16, 2008 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, June 17, 2011 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
The Ask Toolbar is a web-browser add-on that can appear as an extra bar added to the browser's window and/or menu. It is often installed (sometimes without warning) during the installation of other software. Ask.com has entered into partnerships with some software security vendors, whereby they are paid to distribute the toolbar alongside their software. When you use the Toolbar to submit a query, the Toolbar forwards such query inform...
Behaviors
Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
- BHO CLSID: {201f27d4-3704-41d6-89c1-aa35e39143ed}
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows Developer Preview |
100.00% |
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Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Lenovo |
100.00% |
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