npwinext.dll

Bing Bar by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove npwinext.dll
Version:   6.3.2291.0
MD5:   372d3f4c91dfe752c0ae18a0a2655cc2
SHA1:   38b30d87dd8089452f2d29aeb1ae9d05df41c563
SHA256:   493540a43b7499c1ab0345f424d20c89205cbf642c47b8ec7ccf80003e744176

What is npwinext.dll?

Bing Bar is a browser extension toolbar for Internet Explorer, developed by Microsoft. Bing Bar incorporates features from Windows Live and from the Bing search engine. The Bing Bar user-interface enables visual effects such as flip, slide and rollover animations, colors and themes. Bing Bar also incorporates Windows Live features such Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live ID.

About npwinext.dll (from Microsoft Corporation)

The Bing Toolbar helps you stay connected with friends. Get easy access to Facebook, email, weather and more. earch, connect with Facebook, sign up to earn rewards, and experience other cool features

DetailsDetails

File name:npwinext.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Bing Bar
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\msn toolbar\platform\5.0.1449.0\npwinext.dll
File version:6.3.2291.0
Size:598.26 KB (612,616 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Monday, December 7, 2009
Expiration date:Monday, March 7, 2011
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
  • BHO CLSID: {d2ce3e00-f94a-4740-988e-03dc2f38c34f}
Internet Explorer toolbars
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar'
  • CLSID: {8dcb7100-df86-4384-8842-8fa844297b3f}
Mozilla plugins
  • Bing Bar
Google Chrome plugins
Stored per user in the directory 'Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences'
  • Name: 'npwinext.dll'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 40.48%
Microsoft Windows XP 16.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.90%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 9.52%
Windows Seven Black Edition 7.14%
Windows Vista Home Premium 7.14%
Windows Vista Business 4.76%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.38%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 40.48% of Bing Bar.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Hewlett-Packard 21.43%
Intel 14.29%
Lenovo 7.14%
Samsung 3.57%
American Megatrends 3.57%
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