SkypeIEPlugin.dll
Skype Toolbars by Skype Technologies SA (Signed)
Overview
skypeieplugin.dll has 6 known versions, the most recent one is 5.7.0.8773. 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 2.09 MB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Skype Technologies SA by the certification authority VeriSign. The programs Skype™ 5.10, Skype™ 5.0 and Skype(TM) 6.3 have been observed as installing specific variations of skypeieplugin.dll.
About skypeieplugin.dll (from Skype Technologies SA)
“The Skype Toolbar recognizes phone numbers and Skype Names on webpages, so that you can call with one click, through Skype. The Skype Toolbar is designed to quickly scan all of the Web pages you visit”
 Details
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| File name: | skypeieplugin.dll |
| Publisher: | Skype Technologies S.A. |
| Product name: | Skype Toolbars |
| Description: | Click to Call with Skype for Internet Explorer |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\skypeieplugin.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Skype Technologies SA |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Skype Toolbars.)
Skype is a proprietary Voice over IP service and software application. The service allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging ov...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of skypeieplugin.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: {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497}
Internet Explorer extensions
- CLSID: {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5}
PROTOCOLS handlers
All file variations of skypeieplugin.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
27.78% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.56% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 38.89% of Skype Toolbars.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
60.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
20.00% |
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| Sony |
13.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.67% |
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