ascplugin_protection.dll
By IObit Information Technology (Signed)
Overview
There are 8 versions of ascplugin_protection.dll in the wild, the latest version being 1.0.0.0. It is integrated as a plugin to Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object, often without any obvious user interface, and will load for each instance of IE. The average file size is about 668.79 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to IObit Information Technology by VeriSign. The library is loaded into Internet Explorer as a BHO (browser helper object).
What is ascplugin_protection.dll?
Advanced SystemCare (formerly Advanced Windows Care) is a computer tool for Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 2000 created by IObit. It is used to improve computer performance and speed. Advanced SystemCare includes a free version and a PRO version. Functions on both versions include cleaning up computer registries, do a disk defragmentation, scan for malware, and clean up broken shortcuts. Advanced SystemCare includes utilities such as tuneup, security and admin tools.
About ascplugin_protection.dll (from IObit Information Technology)
“Advanced SystemCare (formerly Advanced Windows Care) is a computer tool for Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 2000 created by IObit. It is used to improve computer performance and speed”
 Details
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| File name: | ascplugin_protection.dll |
| Publisher: | IObit |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\iobit\advanced systemcare 6\browerprotect\ascplugin_protection.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | IObit Information Technology |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, December 7, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, January 4, 2013 |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of ascplugin_protection.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
- BHO CLSID: {BA0C978D-D909-49B6-AFE2-8BDE245DC7E6}
Internet Explorer toolbars
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar'
- CLSID: {C262D7CF-4AE3-41C8-937A-BC727ABE907F}
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
- 'Advanced SystemCare Surfing Protection' with CLSID {C262D7CF-4AE3-41C8-937A-BC727ABE907F}
All file variations of ascplugin_protection.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.93% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
23.70% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.74% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
8.89% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.19% |
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| Windows 8 |
4.44% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
3.70% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.96% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
1.48% |
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| Windows 8 Pro N |
0.74% |
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| Windows 8 Release Preview |
0.74% |
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| Windows Server 2012 Standard Evaluation |
0.74% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
0.74% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 32.09% of ascplugin_protection.dll.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
28.79% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.94% |
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| Acer |
13.64% |
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| Lenovo |
9.09% |
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| Toshiba |
7.58% |
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| ASUS |
6.06% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.06% |
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| Sony |
4.55% |
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| Gateway |
3.03% |
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| Compaq |
1.52% |
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| GIGABYTE |
0.76% |
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