What is a software plug-in, component

A plug-in is a program written to follow a certain specification of an application program interface. Many software programs have plug-ins. There are countless types of plug-ins. For example, in IE. WEB browser can directly call the plug-in program. Used to deal with specific types of files.

IE browser common plug-ins such as: Flash plug-ins, RealPlayer plug-ins, MMS plug-ins, MIDI pentatonic plug-ins, ActiveX plug-ins and so on, and then for example, Winamp's DFX is also a plug-in. There are many plug-ins are programmers of the new development.

The difference between components and plug-ins is. Plug-ins are program interfaces belonging to the program. Components in ASP is a control. Objects.The standard installation of ASP/IIS provides 11 installable components.ASP's FSO component. ASP FSO components. Programming friends are familiar with it. It is the most commonly used Scripting.FileSystemObject object

1. What is a plug-in? Plug-ins are programs that are automatically executed when Internet Explorer is launched.

2. What are the characteristics of a malicious plug-in? Some plug-ins are programs that make it easier for users to navigate the Internet or invoke Internet accessibility features. Some programs are also known as adware or spyware. These malicious plug-ins monitor the user's online behavior. The data recorded is reported to the creator of the plug-in program. In order to place advertisements. The program can also be used to steal game or bank account passwords for illegal purposes.

Because plug-in programs are distributed by different publishers. The technical level of these programs varies. Plug-in programs are likely to conflict with other running programs. This can lead to various page errors. Runtime errors and other phenomena. This can block normal browsing.

3. Where are plug-ins loaded into Internet Explorer? According to the plug-ins loaded in the browser location. Can be divided into toolbar (Toolbar). Browser Help (BHO). Search hooks (URL SEARCHHOOK). Download ActiveX (ACTIVEX).

4. Different types of plug-in terminology

①Download ActiveX (ACTIVEX):

ActiveX plug-ins are also called OLE controls or OCX controls. It is some software component or object. It can be inserted into Web pages or other applications. On the Internet. ActiveX plug-in software is characterized by: general software needs to be individually downloaded by the user and then perform the installation. ActiveX plug-in is when the user browses to a specific web page. IE browser can automatically download and prompt the user to install.

ActiveX plug-in installation of the premise must be downloaded. Then after authentication. The end user to confirm consent to be able to install. Therefore, pages embedded with ActiveX scripting programs may become very slow. This may even cause the browser to become unresponsive.

PluginManager 2005 blocks plugins that the user does not need to install. Speed up page loading. Ensure that users can browse normally.

②Browser Helper (BHO)

BHO is called Browser Helper Object. It is a small program that automatically executes every time an Internet browser (e.g., IE) is launched. Usually. A BHO file is installed on the user's system by other software. For example, some adware with a download function. It may install a BHO file that tracks the many web advertisements that users encounter while surfing the web.

Typically, BHOs are used to make it easier for users to browse the Internet or invoke Internet accessibility features. Some BHOs are also known as adware or spyware. They monitor the user's online behavior and report the recorded data to the creator of the BHO. BHOs may also conflict with other running programs. BHOs can also conflict with other running programs, resulting in things like page faults, runtime errors, and so on. Runtime errors. This usually prevents normal browsing.

The BHO Cleaner provided by Plugin Manager 2005 helps users to view and block BHO files loaded by Internet Explorer.

3 search hook (URL SEARCHHOOK)

Users enter non-standard URLs in the address bar. Such as English characters or Chinese. When the address bar cannot interpret the input string successfully. The browser will automatically open a page of results for the search term entered by the user. The URLSearchhook object is a plug-in that accomplishes the search function. It is usually developed by third-party companies or individuals. Installed on the browser through the plug-in mode. The purpose is to help users better use of the Internet. For example, if a user types "cell phone" into the address bar. You can see the cell phone search results directly. There are also some companies or individuals who, in order to increase the number of visitors to their websites or for other commercial purposes.

Using Plugin Manager 2005 you can manage the URLSearchhook plugin program. Block or remove unwanted malicious plug-ins.

4 Toolbar (Toolbar)

Toolbar. Usually refers to the auxiliary tools loaded in the browser. It is located below the standard toolbar of the browser. Right-click on an empty space in the IE toolbar. You can see all installed toolbars. Show or hide installed toolbars by checking the box