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VersionsAdditional versions

7,1,180,94 28.72%
7,1,180,94 1.06%
7,1,180,64 7.45%
7,1,180,64 3.19%
7,1,180,46 8.51%
7,1,180,46 1.06%
7, 1, 112, 0 1.06%
7, 1, 112, 0 10.64%
7, 1, 110, 0 1.06%
7, 1, 110, 0 1.06%
7, 1, 108, 0 20.21%
7, 1, 108, 0 1.06%
7, 0, 103, 0 1.06%
6, 86, 101, 2 5.32%
6, 84, 83, 7 1.06%
6, 83, 74, 9 1.06%
6, 81, 46, 1 6.38%

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PhoneBrowser.dll

Phone Browser by Nokia (Signed)

Remove PhoneBrowser.dll
Version:   6, 83, 74, 9
MD5:   946f3ae1ee8204261a695a153a2afff0
SHA1:   4e2a0a10f8ba5b1617062daab7f03d7dc1b1d532
SHA256:   ec0159e4a2e8652d06729df2ee9b25c0d3abea4df7f507764a342cc0b41b20bb

Overview

phonebrowser.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Nokia PC Suite published by Nokia, Nokia Software Updater from Nokia and Nokia Software Updater by Nokia. The file is digitally signed by Nokia which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:phonebrowser.dll
Publisher:Nokia
Product name:Phone Browser
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\nokia\nokia pc suite 7\phonebrowser.dll
File version:6, 83, 74, 9
Product version:3.0
Size:564 KB (577,536 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Nokia
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, January 30, 2012
Expiration date:Monday, February 18, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Nokia
10% remove
Use Nokia PC Suite to move content between the phone and the computer, and get apps or the latest phone software. You can sync information between your phone and programs, such as Office Outlook, create multimedia messages, or manage your phone’s calendar effortlessly on your computer. You can also connect your computer to the internet with the help of your phone. Windows PC users can sync music, videos, and pictures and get the latest ...
Nokia
7% remove
Nokia Software Updater is a program designed to manage all installed Nokia programs on the user's PC and check for and update any new versions of the software if available. This service will run in the background when Windows starts and periodically check for updates.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Copy hook handlers
  • Nokia
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'Nokia Phone Browser' with CLSID {416651E4-9C3C-11D9-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 40.91%
Windows 7 Professional 15.15%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.61%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.61%
Windows 8 Pro 9.09%
Windows 7 Home Basic 7.58%
Windows 8 Single Language 4.55%
Windows Developer Preview 1.52%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

India installs about 21.21% of Phone Browser.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 34.09%
ASUS 18.18%
Toshiba 11.36%
Hewlett-Packard 11.36%
Sony 6.82%
Intel 6.82%
Lenovo 6.82%
Acer 2.27%
American Megatrends 1.14%
GIGABYTE 1.14%
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