Should I block it?
65% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
Relationships
SkypeIEPlugin.dll
Skype Toolbars by Skype Technologies SA (Signed)
| Version: | 5.5.0.8013 |
| MD5: | 7ac21b30891fae8140664c5dac9d3056 |
| SHA1: | bc35b88d0ab0bd484376fd7d03727e0fd6465ea9 |
| SHA256: | b95c7168fed0f5219d22bfc5acad039ff0232aa2806501862e38d2b33e081360 |
About SkypeIEPlugin.dll (from Skype Technologies SA)
“The Skype Toolbar recognizes phone numbers and Skype Names on webpages, so that you can call with one click, through Skype. The Skype Toolbar is designed to quickly scan all of the Web pages you visit”
Overview
skypeieplugin.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. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Skype™ 6.1 published by Skype Technologies S.A., Skype™ 5.5 from Skype Technologies S.A. and Skype™ 5.5 by Skype Technologies S.A.. The file is digitally signed by Skype Technologies SA which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | skypeieplugin.dll |
| Publisher: | Skype Technologies S.A. |
| Product name: | Skype Toolbars |
| Description: | Click to Call with Skype for Internet Explorer |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\skypeieplugin.dll |
| File version: | 5.5.0.8013 |
| Size: | 3.64 MB (3,821,568 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Skype Technologies SA |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
Skype is a proprietary Voice over IP service and software application. The service allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging over the Internet. Phone calls may be placed to recipients on the traditional telephone networks. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free of charge, while calls to landline telephones and mobile phones are charged via a debit-b...
Behaviors
Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
- BHO CLSID: {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497}
Internet Explorer extensions
- CLSID: {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5}
PROTOCOLS handlers
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
27.78% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
16.67% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.56% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 38.89% of Skype Toolbars.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
60.00% |
|
| American Megatrends |
20.00% |
|
| Sony |
13.33% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
6.67% |
|
