GenericAskToolbar.dll
Toolbar by Ask.com (Signed)
Overview
genericasktoolbar.dll has 22 known versions, the most recent one is 5.17.7.45269. It is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as a Browser Helper Object, often without any obvious user interface, and will start when IE loads. The average file size is about 1.44 MB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Ask.com by the certification authority VeriSign. The programs KMPlayer Toolbar, Ask Toolbar and League of Legends have been observed as installing specific variations of genericasktoolbar.dll. The library is loaded into Internet Explorer as a BHO (browser helper object).
What is genericasktoolbar.dll?
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.
About genericasktoolbar.dll (from Ask.com)
“The Ask Toolbar is a free browser add-on that allows you to search the Web using the Ask.com search engine directly from Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers. The toolbar software DOES NOT monitor th”
 Details
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| File name: | genericasktoolbar.dll |
| Publisher: | Ask |
| Product name: | Toolbar |
| Description: | Ask Toolbar |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\ask.com\genericasktoolbar.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Ask.com |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, June 16, 2008 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, June 17, 2011 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Toolbar.)
This toolbar is typiclaly bundled with the installation of the free KMPlayer software. KMPlayer Toolbar gets installed through bundled software. The default settings will automatically install the KMP...
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Support.com Toolbar is an Ask.com powered toolbar. 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 w...
VirtualDJ Toolbar is an Ask.com powered toolbar. 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 wit...
MP3 Rocket Toolbar , powered by ASK, 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 ins...
The DictionaryBoss Toolbar installs into your Internet browser and allows you to search the Internet with Ask, a potentially unwanted program that changes and redircts all of your search results as we...
Ask Toolbar for Pogo, powered by ASK, 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 in...
ooVoo Toolbar is typically installed via a monetized software bundle through the Ask.com Partner Network. It is essentially a branded Ask toolbar licensed for ooVoo LLC. The plugin will install with I...
PandoraTV Toolbar, powered by ASK, 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 insta...
MAGIX Toolbar, powered by ASK, 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 installat...
SUPERAntiSpyware Toolbar Powered by Ask.com is a potentially unwanted web browser app that runs in the web browser as a toolbar and web extension. The web extension is primarily designed to take cont...
This toolbar is typiclaly bundled with the installation of the free Foxit PDF Creator software. Foxit PDF Creator Toolbar is a software utility that installs with the Ask.com internet browser toolbar ...
League of Legends (LoL) is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games for Microsoft Windows. Players are formed into 2 even teams of Champions, 3v3 or 5v5. Lea...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of genericasktoolbar.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
- BHO CLSID: {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440}
Internet Explorer toolbars
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar'
- CLSID: {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440}
Internet Explorer web browsers
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser'
- CLSID: {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440}
Internet Explorer URL search hooks
- CLSID: {00000000-6E41-4FD3-8538-502F5495E5FC}
All file variations of genericasktoolbar.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.92% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.23% |
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| Windows XP Professional |
19.23% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.69% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
3.85% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.85% |
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| Windows 8 |
3.85% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 31.25% of Toolbar.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
29.41% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
11.76% |
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| Dell |
11.76% |
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| Lenovo |
11.76% |
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| ASUS |
11.76% |
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| Sony |
11.76% |
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| Samsung |
5.88% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.88% |
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