Should I block it?
6% of PCs block this file from running.
Additional versions
(Note, Arcade Candy publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
candyexpe.dll
By Arcade Candy (Signed)
| MD5: | eeb02e2c137325eda05df55c1d2c58a5 |
| SHA1: | 484b25a6b7c59e81e2a872826e9a2fa7d494dff6 |
| SHA256: | 7cd80f3329cbc6307997d3dc1c57ab1446518f4c5a49a20c8fe62141552fffbe |
Overview
candyexpe.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of Internet Explorer. It is marked as a Safe for Scripting ActiveX control for IE which allows it to execute scripts within the web browser which is allowed becuase the module is digitall signed. This is typically installed with the program ArcadeCandy published by ArcadeCandy LLC and is most likely removed by most users once installed (65% removed). The file is digitally signed by Arcade Candy which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | candyexpe.dll |
| Typical file path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\arcadecandy\candyexpe.dll |
| Size: | 121.16 KB (124,072 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Arcade Candy |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Thursday, March 22, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, March 23, 2013 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
From the EULA: "Premium Games are offered free of charge at the Site in exchange for your agreement to install ArcadeCandy Software (the "Software"). The Software will allow us to display text link, popup/under, transitional and floating advertisements on your computer based on the information we collect from you as described in the Privacy Policy. The Software does not install any cookies on your computer and it does not collect any pe...
Behaviors
Safe for scripting controls
Marked as a safe ActiveX control for Internet Explorer (digitally signed with script execution permission)
- Implemented as 'CLSID\{A2F3646F-8BEE-4D69-856A-8434159A6E9E}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}'
Safe for initializing controls
- {A2F3646F-8BEE-4D69-856A-8434159A6E9E}
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
70.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 80.00% of candyexpe.dll.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Toshiba |
100.00% |
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