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What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #27,342
United States Rank #18,236
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Versions

VersionDistribution
0.9.0.0 100.00%

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Microsoft Small Basic v0.9

Overview

Microsoft Small Basic v0.9 is a software program developed by Microsoft. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The setup package generally installs about 37 files and is usually about 1.78 MB (1,865,728 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 75% of users of Microsoft Small Basic come from the United States, it is also popular in Malaysia and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft\small basic
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{7AAA27E4-CDB3-49C0-AA2D-41827C001BA3}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.78 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Microsoft Small Basic v0.9

  • stringresources.dll - Small Basic String Resources (Microsoft Small Basic String Resources)
  • languageservice.dll - Microsoft Small Basic (Microsoft Small Basic Language Services)
  • sb.exe
  • smallbasiccompiler.exe - Microsoft.SmallBasic (Microsoft Small Basic Compiler)
  • toolframework.dll - Tool Framework
  • smallbasiclibrary.dll - Small Basic Library (Microsoft Small Basic Library)
  • blackpipe.dll - Windows Live Mesh (Remote Activation Network Library)
  • commengine.dll - Remote Activation Communication Engine
  • connectiondlg.dll - Microsoft SQL Server
  • encoders.dll - Remote Activation Encoders Library
  • languagepackage.dll - MDXLgSvc.dll - Language Service for MDX
  • lkrhwlc.dll - LKRhash scalable hashtables
  • logging.dll - Windows Live Mesh Logging Library
  • microsoft.analysisservices.graphing.dll
  • microsoft.netenterpriseservers.exceptionmessagebox.dll - ExceptionMessageBox
  • microsoft.sqlserver.management.conditioneditorui.dll
  • microsoft.sqlserver.management.controls.dll
  • microsoft.sqlserver.management.sdk.sqlstudio.dll
  • microsoft.sqlserver.management.sqlwizardframework.dll
  • microsoft.sqlserver.management.usersettings.dll
  • radlangsvc.vs.dll - RadLangSvc
  • rdpcorewlc.dll
  • skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe - Skype Click to Call (Updates Skype Click to Call)
  • skypec2cpnrsvc.exe - Phone Number Recognition (PNR) module
  • skypeieplugin.dll - Skype Click to Call IE Add-on
  • sqlde.dll - Microsoft (R) SQL Debug Engine (for Debugging)
  • sqleditors.vs.dll
  • sqlmgmt.dll - Sql Management
  • sqltdiagn.dll - SqlTDiagN - SQL Server diagnostics DLL
  • sqltoolsvsnativehelpers.dll - SqlToolsVSNativeHelpers - SQL Server Management Studio helper functions
  • sqlworkbench.interfaces.dll - SQL Server Object Explorer Interface Package
  • sqmapi.dll - SQM Client
  • utilclasses.dll - Remote Activation Utility Library
  • wlcmstscax.dll - mstscax.dll
  • wlremoteactivex.dll
  • wlremoteresource.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • skypeieplugin.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Skype Click to Call for Internet Explorer' with the class of {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497} (SkypeIEPluginBHO).
Internet Explorer Extension
  • skypeieplugin.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as 'Skype Click to Call settings' with a class of {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5}.
2 Services
  • skypec2cpnrsvc.exe runs as a service named 'c2cpnrsvc' (c2cpnrsvc) "Provides phone number recognition services.".
  • skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe runs as a service named 'c2cautoupdatesvc' (c2cautoupdatesvc) "Downloads and installs product updates.".

How do I remove Microsoft Small Basic?

You can uninstall Microsoft Small Basic from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Microsoft Small Basic v0.9, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft Small Basic.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Microsoft Small Basic v0.9 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win 7 6%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.43%
Windows 10 23.08%
Windows Vista 17.95%
Windows XP 8.55%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.22%
Windows 7 Professional 16.52%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 16.52%
Microsoft Windows XP 8.70%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.96%
Windows 10 Home 5.22%

Distribution by countryGeography

74.85% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 74.85%
  Malaysia 6.13%
  United Kingdom 5.52%
  Germany 2.45%
  Brazil 1.23%
  Canada 1.23%
  DK 1.23%
  MK 1.23%
  United Arab Emirates 0.61%
  Spain 0.61%
  France 0.61%
  Croatia 0.61%
  India 0.61%
  Japan 0.61%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 38.24%
Hewlett-Packard 23.53%
Acer 14.71%
Intel 7.35%
Toshiba 5.88%
American Megatrends 4.41%
Gateway 4.41%
GIGABYTE 1.47%
Common models
Dell Inspiron 1545 3.41%
COMPAL COPELION 2.27%
AeroGATE H-S30 2.27%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.27%
Dell Inspiron 530 2.27%
Dell Inspiron 3421 1.14%

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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