What is the avgssie.dll component needed for?
Simply put, a DLL file is a renamed executable file. It cannot be executed directly but can be called by any Windows executable program.The avgssie.dll process is also known as Safe Search for Internet Explorer or, as the case may be, AVG 2012 and is a part of AVG Internet Security or, as the case may be, AVG Protection. This software is produced by AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o (www.freeavg.com) or, as the case may be, AVG Exploit Prevention Labs. An outdated or faulty version of avgssie.dll can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Safe Search has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Safe Search has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- avgssie.dll has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module avgssie.dll. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about avgssie.dll Safe Search
avgssie.dll is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Avgssie.dll is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 1,378,144 bytes (26% of all these files), 1,623,392 bytes as well as 12 other variants.
This DLL file is a browser plug-in. This could mean that your Internet Explorer has been given additional useful capabilities. However, not all such plug-ins are worthwhile. Some just display advertisements or surreptitiously change your browser settings.
The unique identifer of the browser plug-in is 3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0.
The file attaches itself to Internet Explorer, the standard Windows browser, possibly in order to monitor surfing activity. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). Avgssie.dll contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity. You may uninstall the related program using Windows Control Panel.
Avgssie.dll is capable of supervise programs.
For this reason, 27% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves avgssie.dll. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about avgssie?
part of avg free antivirus program libby | |
It comes up as WormRader it is a subsitary of AVG secure to prevent worm invation by IE Justin s | |
avg virus scan software (further information...) Daniel | |
It slows down the closing of IE8 Paul | |
that I can't get rid of it in ie phil |
Summary: 5 users consider avgssie.dll essential and should not be removed. For this reason, one user has already deleted avgssie.dll. source: file.net
How to uninstall AVG Internet Security or AVG Protection
To remove Safe Search from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate AVG Internet Security or AVG Protection in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.


How to check if avgssie.dll (Safe Search) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Safe Search. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Safe Search or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or avgssie.dll is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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