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65%
65% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

5.7.0.8773 5.56%
5.5.0.8013 38.89%
5.5.0.7574 5.56%
5.2.0.7165 22.22%
5.0.0.6778 22.22%
5.0.0.6483 5.56%

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SkypeIEPlugin.dll

Skype Toolbars by Skype Technologies SA (Signed)

Remove SkypeIEPlugin.dll
Version:   5.0.0.6778
MD5:   2a7b91d64a39a08fa0927eaf89205fff
SHA1:   1c28a15aeabc6892c7ee5b3b21dcd0d0fbcc68b4
SHA256:   4c6731167d71faf962ba7c70b9fd0e81316b5d8cc681e154ffaa8e11456c864a

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

Overview

skypeieplugin.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. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Skype™ 5.10 published by Skype Technologies S.A., Skype™ 5.9 from Skype Technologies S.A. and Skype™ 5.9 by Skype Technologies S.A.. The file is digitally signed by Skype Technologies SA which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

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
File version:5.0.0.6778
Size:1.19 MB (1,250,696 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Skype Technologies SA
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Skype Technologies S.A.
7% remove
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 over the Internet. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are charged via a debit-b...

BehaviorsBehaviors

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
  • skype-ie-addon-data

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 50.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 27.78%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 16.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.56%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 38.89% of Skype Toolbars.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 60.00%
American Megatrends 20.00%
Sony 13.33%
GIGABYTE 6.67%
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