Should I block it?
76% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
(Note, Linkury publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
SmartbarInternetExplorerBHO.dll
QuickShare Widget by Linkury (Signed)
| Version: | 1.0.0.0 |
| MD5: | 3b0ebfb5f42f8a028396fb05e5eaac9e |
| SHA1: | ed61837ea13eb2345d60a2dc6913e50d6e9f1845 |
Overview
smartbarinternetexplorerbho.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 QuickShare published by Linkury Inc. and is most likely removed by most users once installed (79% removed). The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Linkury which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | smartbarinternetexplorerbho.dll |
| Product name: | QuickShare Widget |
| Typical file path: | C:/users/jrich/appdata/local/smartbar/application/smartbarinternetexplorerbho.dll |
| File version: | 1.0.0.0 |
| Size: | 132.77 KB (135,960 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Linkury |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, April 11, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Monday, May 11, 2015 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
QuickShare, also know as Smartbar, is an auto-starting program that is typically bundled with various shareware software. It displays advertising and is designed to run when Windows boots up. In addition it integrates with the various social networks including Facebook and Twitter in order to provide sharing features (and has access to core Facebook permissions). The product has low-level adware flags by more than one top-tier anti-viru...
Behaviors
Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
- BHO CLSID: {31ad400d-1b06-4e33-a59a-90c2c140cba0}
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
60.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Distribution by country
Brazil installs about 60.00% of QuickShare Widget.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
60.00% |
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| Samsung |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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