McAfeeMSS_IE.dll
McAfee Security Scanner + by McAfee (Signed)
Overview
mcafeemss_ie.dll has 5 known versions, the most recent one is 3,8,150,0. 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 92.7 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to McAfee by the certification authority VeriSign. Numerous variations of mcafeemss_ie.dll have been installed with both McAfee Security Scan Plus and SecurityScan.
 Details
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| File name: | mcafeemss_ie.dll |
| Publisher: | McAfee, Inc. |
| Product name: | McAfee Security Scanner + |
| Description: | Quick Browser Identifier for MSS+ Tool |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\mcafee security scan\3.0.313\mcafeemss_ie.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | McAfee |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Friday, June 10, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of McAfee Security Scanner +.)
“McAfee Security Scan Plus is a free diagnostic tool that ensures you are protected from threats by actively checking your computer for up-to-date anti-virus, firewall, and web security software. It al...”
“McAfee Security Scan is a free tool that automatically checks and reports if your PC is protected. Your PC's security status is determined by the state of your anti-virus and firewall protection. Your...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of mcafeemss_ie.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: {0E8A89AD-95D7-40EB-8D9D-083EF7066A01}
All file variations of mcafeemss_ie.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.21% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.60% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.89% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.64% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
7.80% |
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| Windows 8 |
5.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
2.13% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
2.13% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.13% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
2.13% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Language |
1.42% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
0.71% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center |
0.71% |
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| Windows Developer Preview |
0.71% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
0.71% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
0.71% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
0.71% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 33.57% of McAfee Security Scanner +.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
21.11% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.78% |
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| Toshiba |
13.33% |
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| Acer |
11.67% |
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| ASUS |
10.00% |
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| Lenovo |
7.78% |
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| Intel |
4.44% |
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| Sony |
4.44% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.33% |
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| Gateway |
2.22% |
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| Samsung |
1.67% |
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| Medion |
1.11% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.11% |
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