Should I block it?
76% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
Relationships
candyEX.dll
ArcadeCandy Games by Arcade Candy (Signed)
| Version: | 1.25.445 |
| MD5: | c5785b1b4ecf66e1dc6022787dc9c30a |
| SHA1: | 0a78828b0ae8dead80654e5681e04a2653df7204 |
| SHA256: | dc650b38fa839c255d3a1b8b54d5c5369dfee5548fcc3c1b2c33891df726ee53 |
Overview
candyex.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 ArcadeCandy published by ArcadeCandy LLC and is most likely removed by most users once installed (65% removed). The file is digitally signed by Arcade Candy which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | candyex.dll |
| Publisher: | ArcadeCandy LLC |
| Product name: | ArcadeCandy Games |
| Typical file path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\arcadecandy\candyex.dll |
| File version: | 1.25.445 |
| Size: | 128.16 KB (131,240 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Arcade Candy |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Thursday, March 22, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, March 23, 2013 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
From the EULA: "Premium Games are offered free of charge at the Site in exchange for your agreement to install ArcadeCandy Software (the "Software"). The Software will allow us to display text link, popup/under, transitional and floating advertisements on your computer based on the information we collect from you as described in the Privacy Policy. The Software does not install any cookies on your computer and it does not collect any pe...
Behaviors
Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
- BHO CLSID: {AB6BD08C-DB6B-4F02-8A22-4BD343E990FF}
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
44.44% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
11.11% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 88.89% of ArcadeCandy Games.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
40.00% |
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| Toshiba |
40.00% |
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| Acer |
20.00% |
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