SkypeBrowserOptions.dll
Skype Toolbars by Skype Technologies SA (Signed)
Overview
skypebrowseroptions.dll has 14 known versions, the most recent one is 5.9.0.9216. The average file size is about 513.3 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Skype Technologies SA by the certification authority VeriSign. The programs Skype™ 6.1, Skype™ 5.5 and Skype™ 4.2 have been observed as installing specific variations of skypebrowseroptions.dll.
What is skypebrowseroptions.dll?
Skype plug-in settings dialog for the Click & Call Advertising with Skype plug-in highlights Skype contacts and phone numbers on most websites. Simply click on the number to call it with Skype. Phone numbers and Skype contacts are highlighted wherever they appear on the web.
About skypebrowseroptions.dll (from Skype Technologies SA)
“The Skype Toolbar recognizes phone numbers and Skype Names on webpages, so that you can call with one click, through Skype. The Skype Toolbar is designed to quickly scan all of the Web pages you visit”
 Details
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| File name: | skypebrowseroptions.dll |
| Publisher: | Skype Technologies S.A. |
| Product name: | Skype Toolbars |
| Description: | Skype plug-in settings dialog |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\skype\toolbars\shared\skypebrowseroptions.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Skype Technologies SA |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, August 16, 2010 |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Skype Toolbars.)
Skype is a proprietary Voice over IP service and software application. The service allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging ov...
The Click & Call Advertising with Skype plug-in highlights Skype contacts and phone numbers on most websites. Within the web browser such as Internet Explorer, click on the number to call it with Skyp...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of skypebrowseroptions.dll, select a unique version for details.)
Safe for scripting controls
Marked as a safe ActiveX control for Internet Explorer (digitally signed with script execution permission)
- Implemented as 'CLSID\{BDC19F81-0023-40F3-9C92-84659A987582}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}'
- Implemented as 'CLSID\{8BE98FDA-E827-48E0-9F23-0219A232072C}\Implemented Categories\{7DD95801-9882-11CF-9FA9-00AA006C42C4}'
Safe for initializing controls
- {BDC19F81-0023-40F3-9C92-84659A987582}
- {8BE98FDA-E827-48E0-9F23-0219A232072C}
All file variations of skypebrowseroptions.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
28.69% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
19.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.21% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
11.48% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.56% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.74% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
4.92% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.64% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
1.64% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
1.64% |
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| Windows XP Professional |
0.82% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 25.96% of Skype Toolbars.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Toshiba |
19.51% |
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| Sony |
17.07% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
13.41% |
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| ASUS |
9.76% |
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| Lenovo |
9.76% |
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| Dell |
9.76% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.10% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.88% |
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| Gateway |
4.88% |
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| Acer |
2.44% |
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| Samsung |
2.44% |
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