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46%
46% of PCs block this file from running.

VersionsAdditional versions

6, 9, 0, 1 20.00%
6, 6, 0, 4 80.00%

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searchcomtoolbarie.dll

Widgi Toolbar by CBS Interactive (Signed)

Remove searchcomtoolbarie.dll
Version:   6, 6, 0, 4
MD5:   0edd6efd5f8c4127e555a7a5107dd8b4
SHA1:   544d9eafe03390a74476df69fceb0537ece149eb
SHA256:   eb8515b6a9461e25671db45cac0e853da19825a2d8f6dacba10011fe2899de75

What is searchcomtoolbarie.dll?

The CBS Interactive Widgi Toolbar bundled is a web browser toolbar and extension that collects browser actions in order to redirect search queries to partners as well as provide advertisements. Crawler shares search histroy with thrid parties in order to deliver targeted advertising. It is bundled with various Download.com products.

Overview

searchcomtoolbarie.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. This is typically installed with the program Search.com Toolbar v6.6 published by CBS Interactive and is most likely removed by most users once installed (79% removed). The file is digitally signed by CBS Interactive which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:searchcomtoolbarie.dll
Publisher:CBS Interactive
Product name:Widgi Toolbar
Description:Widgi Toolbar for Internet Explorer
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\search.com toolbar\ie\6.6\searchcomtoolbarie.dll
Original name:WidgiToolbarIE.dll
File version:6, 6, 0, 4
Size:1.17 MB (1,228,016 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:CBS Interactive
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Sunday, May 8, 2011
Expiration date:Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
CBS Interactive
  79% remove
The Search.com Toolbar Toolbar by CBS Interactive is an advertising supported toolbar for Intenet Explorer and Firefox (a web browser extension) that is typically installed via a software bundler. The toolbar is the Spigot Widgi Toolbar and collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Search.com so they can suggest services or provide advertising via the toolbar. Search Toolbar will attemp...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
  • BHO CLSID: {BFEAF3D0-307E-4F52-B64A-AF56BABE82B5}
Internet Explorer toolbars
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar'
  • CLSID: {BFEAF3D0-307E-4F52-B64A-AF56BABE82B5}
Internet Explorer URL search hooks
  • CLSID: {BFEAF3D0-307E-4F52-B64A-AF56BABE82B5}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 80.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 20.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Canada installs about 60.00% of Widgi Toolbar.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 100.00%
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