OK- I started this threadand belatedly realized it is quite off-topic. So here's the definition of bho. Add-on Manager from Windows XP SP2 Internet Explorer A Browser Helper Object (BHO) is a DLL module designed as a plugin for Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser to provide added functionality. BHOs were introduced in October 1997 with the release of version 4 of Internet Explorer. Most BHOs are loaded once by each new instance of Internet Explorer. However, in the case of the Windows File Explorer, a new instance is launched for each window. Some modules enable the display of different file formats not ordinarily interpretable by the browser. The Adobe Acrobat plugin that allows Internet Explorer users to read PDF files within their browser is a BHO. Other modules add toolbars to Internet Explorer, such as the Alexa Toolbar that provides a list of web sites related to the one you are currently browsing, or the Google Toolbar that adds a toolbar with a Google search box to the browser user interface. >>> "Yardbird" <yardbird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 02/22/07 11:42 AM >>> Thanks. Now may I ask what a browser helper object is, in plain English? For instance, I've never gotten the hang of how the term "object" is used in computer lingo. So could you paraphrase that in a more colloquial way? For instance, does "B H O"mean an aftermarket accessory to improve the performance of the browser in some way? And in what sense is that an "object," in ordinary terms? The use of the word "object" in these contexts must, it seems to me, have some sort of metaphorical meaning that's been adopted in computer talk, because it doesn't seem it means physical objects, or something to be acted upon by something else, as in "the object of my affections," for instance. Please note: This is a sincere question about English usage, not sarcasm. So if no one knows, because everyone's just sort of absorbed these expressions, okay, I'll accept that. But please no flaming or insults. Thanks. thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert S. Batchelor" <leehigh73@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 7:43 AM Subject: RE: What is this IE Add-On? Browser Helper Object --------------------------------------------------------------------- Eliminate annoying spam! My mailbox is protected by iHateSpam, the #1-rated spam buster. http://www.ihatespam.net -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Yardbird Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 10:37 AM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: What is this IE Add-On? What is the BHO? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cher Bosch" <Cher.Bosch@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:59 AM Subject: Re: What is this IE Add-On? Found the answer... It's the BHO (what shows up if you have Spybot S&D installed). Cher >>> "Cher Bosch" <Cher.Bosch@xxxxxxxxxxx> 02/22/07 8:43 AM >>> Under Manage Add-ons Show: Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer there is this entry... {53707962-6F74-2D53-... Safer Networking Ltd. Enabled Browser Helper Object SDHelper. Does anyone know if this is this legit or malware? 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