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37%
37% of PCs block this file from running.

VersionsAdditional versions

4.0.0401.0 10.00%
4.0.0369.0 10.00%
4.0.0357.1 80.00%

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npwinext.dll

MSN Toolbar by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove npwinext.dll
Version:   4.0.0357.1
MD5:   94f96defa48629aa8946142584bfc17c
SHA1:   b923763a009fbfaadb5f67c02b19a3f195981aea

Overview

npwinext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of Internet Explorer. It is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) which has full acess to the web browser's behaviors and content. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:npwinext.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:MSN® Toolbar
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\msn toolbar\platform\4.0.0357.1\npwinext.dll
File version:4.0.0357.1
Size:494.84 KB (506,720 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Expiration date:Friday, January 22, 2010
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
  • BHO CLSID: {d2ce3e00-f94a-4740-988e-03dc2f38c34f}
Internet Explorer toolbars
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar'
  • CLSID: {8dcb7100-df86-4384-8842-8fa844297b3f}
Google Chrome plugins
Stored per user in the directory 'Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences'
  • Name: 'npwinext.dll'
Mozilla plugins
  • MSN Toolbar

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 80.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 10.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 90.00% of MSN® Toolbar.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 66.67%
ASUS 22.22%
Hewlett-Packard 11.11%
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