What is saPlugin.dll?

saPlugin.dll is part of McAfee WebAdvisor and developed by McAfee, Inc. according to the saPlugin.dll version information.

saPlugin.dll's description is "SiteAdvisor"

saPlugin.dll is digitally signed by McAfee, Inc..

saPlugin.dll is usually located in the 'c:\PROGRA~2\mcafee\SITEAD~1\x64\' folder.

None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about saPlugin.dll.

If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.

Vendor and version information [?]

The following is the available information on saPlugin.dll:

PropertyValue
Product nameMcAfee WebAdvisor
Company nameMcAfee, Inc.
File descriptionSiteAdvisor
Internal nameEmail IM Annotation Controller
Original filenamesaPlugin.dll
Legal copyrightCopyright © 2015 McAfee, Inc.
Product version4,0,0,0
File version4,0,0,316

Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:

Product nameMcAfee WebAdvisor
Company nameMcAfee, Inc.
File descriptionSiteAdvisor
Internal nameEmail IM Annotation Controller
Original filenamesaPlugin.dll
Legal copyrightCopyright © 2015 McAfee, Inc.
Product version4,0,0,0
File version4,0,0,316

Digital signatures [?]

saPlugin.dll has a valid digital signature.

PropertyValue
Signer nameMcAfee, Inc.
Certificate issuer nameVeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA
Certificate serial number5dc98b9add1b30090983cbe53b9e6406

VirusTotal report

None of the 57 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the saPlugin.dll file.

None of the 57 anti-virus programs detected the saPlugin.dll file.

Folder name variants

saPlugin.dll may also be located in other folders than c:\PROGRA~2\mcafee\SITEAD~1\x64\. The most common variants are listed below:

Hashes [?]

PropertyValue
MD51d69f9aa350e9ee4b730705e34ea8dd3
SHA256ebfaa765dc471962f9402ec8866e1268d34858b71fc66d58d12d65a9023d0a81

What will you do with saPlugin.dll?

To help other users, please let us know what you will do with saPlugin.dll:



What did other users do?

The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with saPlugin.dll. 46% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 279 users.

User vote results: There were 128 votes to remove and 151 votes to keep

NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with saPlugin.dll.

Malware or legitimate?

If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.

Please select the option that best describe your thoughts on the information provided on this web page


Free online surveys

And now some shameless self promotion ;)

A screenshot of FreeFixer's scan result.Hi, my name is Roger Karlsson. I've been running this website since 2006. I want to let you know about the FreeFixer program. FreeFixer is a freeware tool that analyzes your system and let you manually identify unwanted programs. Once you've identified some malware files, FreeFixer is pretty good at removing them. You can download FreeFixer here. It runs on Windows 2000/XP/2003/2008/2016/2019/Vista/7/8/8.1/10. Supports both 32- and 64-bit Windows.

If you have questions, feedback on FreeFixer or the freefixer.com website, need help analyzing FreeFixer's scan result or just want to say hello, please contact me. You can find my email address at the contact page.

Comments

Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.

I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.

Jenny writes

31 thumbs

I have the saplugin.dll crap coming up on my screen every single time I go to any website or online at all. it slows down my computer if I don't exit out of it. But, what an annoyance - what is it and how to I get rid of it? I have malwarebytes and mcafee both running on my computer, but neither of these have taken this thing off. How do I get it off?

# 22 Sep 2016, 12:35

Roger Karlsson writes

0 thumbs

@Jenny: Is there some error message that pops up that mention saPlugin.dll? What does the error message say?

# 23 Sep 2016, 1:52

Jenny writes

0 thumbs

Yes, the error message says: there was a problem starting saPlugin.dll
SaPlugin.dll is not a valid Win32 application

# 23 Sep 2016, 3:57

Roger Karlsson writes

0 thumbs

@Jenny: saPlugin.dll comes with McAfee's SiteAdvisor:

https://www.siteadvisor.com/

Based on the error message you regarding saPlugin.dll, it sounds like the installation of SiteAdvisor has been damaged. I think you can fix the problem by uninstalling SiteAdvisor and installing it again.

Did that solve the problem?

# 25 Sep 2016, 23:44

bojo2112jon writes

0 thumbs

Thanks for that my dear friends!

# 6 Mar 2023, 4:54

bojo2112jon writes

0 thumbs

https://www.nursingpaper.com/examples/nutrition/

# 6 Mar 2023, 4:54

nice writes

0 thumbs

https://www.freefixer.com/

# 19 Mar 2023, 19:28

shawnkemp writes

0 thumbs

There are many reasons why you should hire an assignment writing company. First, these companies have a team of professional writers who are experts in various fields. They can write assignments on any topic and any subject. Second, these https://www.assignmentuk.co.uk/write-my-assignment companies offer affordable prices for their services. Third, these companies offer timely delivery of assignments. Fourth, these companies offer 24/7 customer support. Fifth, these companies offer plagiarism-free assignments.

# 20 Mar 2023, 0:59

annetgreyss writes

0 thumbs

Although much headway has been write my medical essay https://essaysforme.com/write-my-medical-essay made in this area in the past twenty or so years, I feel there is a still a tendency in medicine to treat diseases the same way no matter who the patient is. We are slowly learning that procedures and drugs are not always universally effective. Not only must we alter our care of patients depending upon these cultural and social factors, we may also need to alter our entire emotional and psychological approach to them as well.

# 20 Apr 2023, 15:06

ivoryhoward writes

0 thumbs

I’m constantly searching on the internet for posts that will help me. Too much is clearly to learn about this. I believe you created good quality items in Functions also. Keep working, congrats!

# 22 Apr 2023, 9:43

untidybustard writes

0 thumbs

There was a problem starting saplugin.dll. The specified module could not be found. https://dinosaur-game.io

# 26 Apr 2023, 21:03

Oliver writes

0 thumbs

This was my first experience in ordering papers and it turned out to be just great. https://nursingessaywriting.com

# 3 May 2023, 9:08

skitphone writes

0 thumbs

I am grateful for the information and the suggestions that you have provided. I will make an effort to understand it better for more. https://drivemad.io/home

# 9 May 2023, 8:47

chickenplus writes

0 thumbs

This site has some of the best tower defense games that you can play for free. Some of the most popular games on this site include https://tower-defense.co .

# 18 Jun 2023, 22:58

girlyddsat786 writes

0 thumbs

SatoshiHero is a Bitcoin casino https://satoshihero.com/bitcoin-casino-bonuses that offers a range of online gambling games where players can bet and win Bitcoin. It operates as a platform that combines the excitement of casino gaming with the use of cryptocurrency.

Like other Bitcoin casinos, SatoshiHero provides a decentralized and anonymous gambling experience. Transactions are conducted using Bitcoin, which allows for faster and more secure transactions compared to traditional online casinos.

# 24 Jun 2023, 13:55

hopkinsm writes

0 thumbs

Digital advertising Digital advertising has been around for years, but it was never perfect. From slow payments to fraud, advertisers have always struggled to find a reliable way to promote their products and services online. However, all that has changed now with the rise of cryptocurrency. Bitmedia is a digital advertising network that's been leading the way in revolutionizing online advertising. By using cryptocurrency, they're providing faster, safer, and more efficient payments for both advertisers and publishers. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how Bitmedia is changing the game and why cryptocurrency is the future of digital advertising. So, sit tight and let's dive in! has been around for years, but it was never perfect. From slow payments to fraud, advertisers have always struggled to find a reliable way to promote their products and services online. However, all that has changed now with the rise of cryptocurrency. Bitmedia is a digital advertising network that's been leading the way in revolutionizing online advertising. By using cryptocurrency, they're providing faster, safer, and more efficient payments for both advertisers and publishers. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at how Bitmedia is changing the game and why cryptocurrency is the future of digital advertising. So, sit tight and let's dive in!

# 25 Jun 2023, 5:00

Leave a reply