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VersionsAdditional versions

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 17.66%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.12%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.83%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.02%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 4.86%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 56.96%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.22%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.12%
6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.02%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.12%
6.1.7601.17699 (win7sp1_gdr.110930-1501) 0.02%
6.0.6002.18521 (vistasp2_gdr.110930-0337) 16.45%
6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830) 0.83%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 0.12%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 0.83%
6.0.6000.16480 (vista_gdr.070502-0022) 0.83%

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WAB32.dll

Microsoft Contacts DLL by Microsoft

Remove WAB32.dll
Version:   6.1.7601.17699 (win7sp1_gdr.110930-1501)
MD5:   c5237836978f9fafb933ffe41256d66a
SHA1:   0739fece1294e4cb9414dbc7fac831be6146871e
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

About WAB32.dll (from Microsoft)

Windows provides an address book for storing contact information. The WAB is an application and service that enables users to keep track of people. The WAB has a local database and user interface for

Overview

wab32.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 WinBubble published by Lawrence Albert, ACL Components XI from ACL Services Ltd. and ACL Components XI by ACL Services Ltd.. This version is designed to run on Windows 7.

DetailsDetails

File name:wab32.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft (R) Contacts DLL
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\common files\system\wab32.dll
File version:6.1.7601.17699 (win7sp1_gdr.110930-1501)
Product version:6.1.7601.17699
Size:692 KB (708,608 bytes)
Build date:10/1/2011 12:29 AM
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.628902
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
 
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Intuit Inc.
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IPRO Tech
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Kummert GmbH
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Lawrence Albert
22% remove
In just two clicks, WinBubble will help you to customize and tweak your Windows Vista easily. Its features cover customization, security and optimization. Features: Windows customizations: add/edit OEM logo and information, edit owner information, context menu customizations, customize screensaver (bubbles, ribbon, and mystify), customize and remove the arrow on shortcut icons, desktop icons: show IE, computer, network, control panel, u...
Luzius Schneider
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Technology Group International
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'contact_wab_auto_file' with CLSID {CF67796C-F57F-45F8-92FB-AD698826C602}
  • 'group_wab_auto_file' with CLSID {16C2C29D-0E5F-45f3-A445-03E03F587B7D}
  • '.contact shell extension handler' with CLSID {8082C5E6-4C27-48ec-A809-B8E1122E8F97}
  • '.group shell extension handler' with CLSID {4F58F63F-244B-4c07-B29F-210BE59BE9B4}
  • 'Windows Contact Preview Handler' with CLSID {13D3C4B8-B179-4ebb-BF62-F704173E7448}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8.1 Pro 30.00%
Windows 8.1 22.50%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 15.00%
Windows 8 10.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 10.00%
Windows 8.1 N 5.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 5.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 2.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 25.00% of Microsoft (R) Contacts DLL.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 35.56%
Lenovo 17.78%
Hewlett-Packard 11.11%
Acer 8.89%
Intel 8.89%
Dell 8.89%
Samsung 4.44%
Alienware 4.44%
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