avg secure search_toolbar.dll
By AVG Technologies (Signed)
Overview
There are 10 versions of avg secure search_toolbar.dll in the wild, the latest version being 14.2.0.1. It is integrated as a plugin to Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object, often without any obvious user interface, and will load for each instance of IE. The average file size is about 1.78 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to AVG Technologies by VeriSign. The library is loaded into Internet Explorer as a BHO (browser helper object).
What is avg secure search_toolbar.dll?
avg secure search_toolbar.dll is the web browser toolbar add-in. AVG Secure Search is a toolbar, that is installed in many cases through third party bundled installations, is a security tool that is constantly on the lookout for you, showing you safety rating for any sites you search for. This browser plugin can be used with Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, and it uses a custom Google search to let you know whether sites that appear in your search results are safe, risky or dangerous.
About avg secure search_toolbar.dll (from AVG Technologies)
“AVG Secure Search alerts you before you visit dangerous webpages to make sure your identity, personal information, and computer are protected. In addition, our integrated AVG Do Not Track brings the c”
Details |
File name: | avg secure search_toolbar.dll |
Description: | AVG Secure Search |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\avg secure search\12.2.0.5\avg secure search_toolbar.dll |
Original name: | toolbar.dll |
Certificate |
Issued to: | AVG Technologies |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Expiration date: | Saturday, March 30, 2013 |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of avg secure search_toolbar.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: {95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}
Internet Explorer toolbars
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar'
- CLSID: {95B7759C-8C7F-4BF1-B163-73684A933233}
All file variations of avg secure search_toolbar.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Microsoft Windows XP |
26.53% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.45% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate N |
20.41% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
6.12% |
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Windows 8 |
4.08% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
4.08% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
2.04% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 46.88% of avg secure search_toolbar.dll.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Hewlett-Packard |
31.25% |
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ASUS |
25.00% |
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Acer |
12.50% |
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Toshiba |
12.50% |
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Gateway |
12.50% |
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American Megatrends |
6.25% |
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