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65% of PCs block this file from running.
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SkypeIEPlugin.dll
Skype Toolbars by Skype Technologies SA (Signed)
| Version: | 5.3.0.7550 |
| MD5: | b976c3cadd6e97436cb28bf9e1c75e85 |
| SHA1: | d24dc80acca530bd6c025d5e2ffb695ffa506738 |
| SHA256: | 2c605cb249e834193e43a94bc2bfe73e89f7cf32720915121a7ff3563bcd98ad |
What is SkypeIEPlugin.dll?
Skype add-on for IE is the Skype addin for Internet Explorer and is useful for ading contacts within the browser. The Skype add-in will automatically highlight any phone numbers with a web page for one-click calling with Skype. If you have Skype installed on a computer that's connected to the Internet, you can make phone calls, send text messages, connect to video chats, access voice mail, send instant messages and much more.
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”
Details
| File name: | skypeieplugin.dll |
| Publisher: | Skype Technologies S.A. |
| Product name: | Skype Toolbars |
| Description: | Skype add-on for IE |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\skypeieplugin.dll |
| File version: | 5.3.0.7550 |
| Size: | 1.11 MB (1,164,680 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Skype Technologies SA |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, August 16, 2010 |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
| Digital DNA |
| Entropy: | 6.351466 |
| 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 |
38.50% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.50% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
15.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
12.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.50% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.50% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
1.50% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
1.50% |
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| Windows 8 |
1.50% |
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| Windows XP Professional |
0.50% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 39.13% of Skype Toolbars.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
28.57% |
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| Toshiba |
16.93% |
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| Sony |
15.87% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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| Lenovo |
9.52% |
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| Acer |
6.35% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.70% |
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| ASUS |
3.17% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.17% |
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| Samsung |
1.59% |
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