Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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TBUpdater.dll
Widdit by Simply Tech Ltd (Signed)
| Version: | 4.7.0.0 |
| MD5: | 1de56a4aeb495621ad3383e6f764ee41 |
| SHA1: | 4b828d84c75df01b0e87eaa825d4f9475d0394c7 |
Overview
tbupdater.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is an auto-starting process that used the Windows Task Scheduler service to load when the user logs into Windows (sometimes this is required to bypass the UAC protection). It is installed with a couple of know programs including HomeTab 4.9 published by Widdit and HomeTab 4.8 published by Widdit. The file is digitally signed by Simply Tech Ltd which was issued by the COMODO CA Limited certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | tbupdater.dll |
| Publisher: | Simply Tech Ltd. |
| Product name: | Widdit |
| Description: | TBUpdater Module |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hometab\tbupdater.dll |
| File version: | 4.7.0.0 |
| Size: | 120.57 KB (123,464 bytes) |
| Build date: | 9/11/2013 10:35 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Simply Tech Ltd |
| Authority (CA): | COMODO CA Limited |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
HomeTab is a potentially unwanted application that runs in the web browser as a toolbar and web extension. The web extension is primarily designed to take control of the user's browser in order to modify the search provider and redirect web searches to what ever search engine partner the publisher has a revenue relationship with. In doing so, the toolbar performs a number of behaviors in order to maximize the potential of a user to cli...
Behaviors
Scheduled tasks
- The task 'Browser Updater' runs on logon in the path '\Browser Updater\Browser Updater'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\Browser Updater\Browser Updater'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
50.00% |
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| Windows 8 |
25.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
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Distribution by country
China installs about 50.00% of Widdit.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
66.67% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
|
| Acer |
16.67% |
|
