Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, Blabbers Communications Ltd publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
tdataprotocol.dll
Blabbers plug-in for Internet Explorer by Blabbers Communications Ltd (Signed)
| Version: | 1.0.0.8 |
| MD5: | b0449b896c9aa4b1b62652b56652b999 |
| SHA1: | d992517d459cae8630e947b1193d62f113aab3f9 |
| SHA256: | 1bdddb36aee01b8125c53af325e703edb50494d7fac692681c6983e18cc36679 |
What is tdataprotocol.dll?
The Browser Companion toolbar and web browser plugin will redirect legitimate search queries to an affiliate search results page.
About tdataprotocol.dll (from Blabbers Communications Ltd)
“Blabbers allows users to change how they see the Web by altering the look of any Web page, adding layers of multimedia content or graphics and then sharing their experience with friends from their soc”
Details
| File name: | tdataprotocol.dll |
| Publisher: | Blabbers Communications Ltd |
| Product name: | Blabbers plug-in for Internet Explorer |
| Description: | Blabbers data protacol for IE w/c |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\browsercompanion\tdataprotocol.dll |
| File version: | 1.0.0.8 |
| Size: | 154.8 KB (158,512 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Blabbers Communications Ltd |
| Authority (CA): | The USERTRUST Network |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, February 11, 2012 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
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Blabbers Communications LTD |
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BrowserCompanion is a third party web browser potentially unwanted add-in that used to be bundled with various freeware products including PC Performer. The maker of this program is a known adware distributor, so caution should be taken. The program deploys standard web browser hijacking techniques such as modifying the home page and search settings as well as providing a mechanism for automatic updates.
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Behaviors
PROTOCOLS handlers
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.62% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
30.77% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
23.08% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.54% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 38.46% of Blabbers plug-in for Internet Explorer.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Acer |
50.00% |
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