npwinext.dll
Bing Bar by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
Overview
npwinext.dll has 7 known versions, the most recent one is 6.3.2322.0. 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 571.15 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Microsoft Corporation by the certification authority Microsoft Corporation. The library is loaded into Internet Explorer as a BHO (browser helper object).
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 ”
 Details
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| 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 |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | Microsoft Corporation |
| Effective date: | Monday, December 7, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Monday, March 7, 2011 |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of npwinext.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: {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
Google Chrome plugins
Stored per user in the directory 'Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences'
All file variations of npwinext.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.48% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.90% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
9.52% |
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| Windows Seven Black Edition |
7.14% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
7.14% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
4.76% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.38% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 40.48% of Bing Bar.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.43% |
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| Intel |
14.29% |
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| Lenovo |
7.14% |
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| Samsung |
3.57% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.57% |
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