Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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Import table
kernel32.dll
GetCurrentThreadId, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentProcessId, WideCharToMultiByte, GetModuleFileNameW, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange, GetTickCount
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
version.dll
GetFileVersionInfoW, VerQueryValueW, GetFileVersionInfoSizeW
Export table
BlacklistEntry_Free
BlacklistEntry_ValueForKey
BlacklistEntryForKeyWithValue
CheckCompatibilityOfApplication
FILE_VERSION_NUMBER
AppleVersions.dll
Apple Software Support Version Check by Apple Inc. (Signed)
| Version: | 1, 0, 2, 1 |
| MD5: | 848bc9a0bb2361e549fd4c22d7548fb8 |
| SHA1: | 6fb938e03e1df5bcefc1c8e5783f8a4e1fa51502 |
| SHA256: | 40d1b1dfe64a1fe256dee7e911cd7d020f945e4e9d05c86609e7fb2880c2e3aa |
What is AppleVersions.dll?
Apple Software Support Version Check is part of the Apple Updater service that checks the current version of installed Apple products against the Apple servers to see if new updates are required.
Overview
appleversions.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Apple Application Support published by Apple Inc., Apple Application Support from Apple Inc. and Apple Application Support by Apple Inc.. The file is digitally signed by Apple Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | appleversions.dll |
| Publisher: | Apple Inc. |
| Product name: | Apple Software Support Version Check |
| Description: | Apple Software Support Version Check Dynamic Link Library |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\common files\apple\apple application support\appleversions.dll |
| File version: | 1, 0, 2, 1 |
| Size: | 16.28 KB (16,672 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Apple Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Sunday, May 17, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, June 26, 2011 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| Entropy: | 6.214281 |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0 |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
Apple Application Support is required to run iTunes, QuickTime and other Apple installed products (do not remove this if you use any of these programs). If you remove this program you will need to reinstall it in order for iTunes to load. The program is also used to connect iTunes to the various iOS devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Apple Application Support is required to run iTunes, QuickTime and other Apple installed products (do not remove this if you use any of these programs). If you remove this program you will need to reinstall it in order for iTunes to load. The program is also used to connect iTunes to the various iOS devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Apple Application Support is required to run iTunes, QuickTime and other Apple installed products (do not remove this if you use any of these programs). If you remove this program you will need to reinstall it in order for iTunes to load. The program is also used to connect iTunes to the various iOS devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
“Unlike traditional screen reader, VoiceOver is built into the operating system, so you can use new applications directly accessible. No need to buy an upgrade for VoiceOver, install a fresh copy and add the application to a "white list". Moreover, VoiceOver commands work the same in all applications, so when you learn to use them, you will for any accessible application.”
“Para simplificar o uso dos computadores pelos cegos e pessoas com dificuldade visual, a Apple oferece uma solução já presente em cada Mac: VoiceOver. Uma solução com excelente custo-benefício, confiável, fácil de aprender, prática e agradável.”
Apple Application Support suorittamiseen vaaditaan iTunes, QuickTime ja muut Applen asennetut tuotteet (älä poista tätä, jos käytät jotakin näistä ohjelmista). Jos poistat ohjelman sinun tulee asentaa uudelleen, jotta iTunesin lataamaan.Ohjelma käytetään myös yhteyden iTunes eri iOS laitteita, kuten iPhone, iPad ja iPod Touch.
“A Apple oferece uma solução integrada em todos os Mac para tornar mais fácil a utilização do computador por pessoas invisuais ou com dificuldades de visão. Esta funcionalidade, denominada VoiceOver, é fiável, fácil de aprender e simples de utilizar.”
Apple Application Support (on Windows) is included when you install Quicktime.
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
45.83% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.75% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
12.50% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
10.42% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
8.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
2.08% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
2.08% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 67.39% of Apple Software Support Version Check.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
24.39% |
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| Dell |
24.39% |
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| Toshiba |
19.51% |
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| Sony |
9.76% |
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| Acer |
7.32% |
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| ASUS |
4.88% |
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| Gateway |
4.88% |
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| Sahara |
2.44% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.44% |
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