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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 0.19%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 0.06%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.51%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.13%
6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.06%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.13%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 31.37%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 55.21%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 8.24%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.58%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 3.51%

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sbdrop.dll

Sidebar droptarget by Microsoft

Remove sbdrop.dll
Version:   6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
MD5:   f72cdd99a8626538f3ed924ef7dba703
SHA1:   0209637c1b31c4aea69762c73eedab6373116f23
SHA256:   9a1526227ffa2f40f57a4069efc824b5bc007a32ea1bd9cce7bba2ca0fe340f7
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

Overview

sbdrop.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 Windows Sidebar published by Microsoft Corporation, Windows Sidebar from Microsoft Corporation and Windows Sidebar by Microsoft Corporation. This version is designed to run on Windows 7.

DetailsDetails

File name:sbdrop.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Sidebar droptarget
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\windows sidebar\sbdrop.dll
Original name:sbdrop
File version:6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Product version:6.1.7600.16385
Size:81 KB (82,944 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.736778
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Corporate IT Services
5% remove
Microsoft Corporation
6% remove
Windows Sidebar is a long, vertical bar that is displayed on the side of your desktop. It contains mini-programs called gadgets, which offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. For example, you can use gadgets to display a picture slide show, view continuously updated headlines, or look up contacts. Sidebar can keep information and tools readily available for you to use. For example, you can display...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Context menu handlers
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
  • Name: 'Gadgets'
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'Windows gadget DropTarget' with CLSID {6b9228da-9c15-419e-856c-19e768a13bdc}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 55.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 26.00%
Windows 7 Professional 8.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.50%
Windows 7 Starter 1.50%
Windows Seven Black Edition 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro 0.50%
Windows Developer Preview 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 48.24% of Sidebar droptarget.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 27.61%
Hewlett-Packard 18.66%
ASUS 13.43%
Acer 11.19%
Toshiba 11.19%
Lenovo 4.48%
Sony 3.73%
Samsung 2.61%
GIGABYTE 2.24%
MSI 1.49%
Alienware 0.75%
Medion 0.75%
Intel 0.75%
NEC 0.75%
Sahara 0.37%
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