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5.131.3790.5014 (srv03_sp2_gdr.120601-0335) 0.27%
5.131.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.27%
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5.131.2600.6459 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.131005-0434) 0.27%
5.131.2600.6459 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.131005-0434) 1.92%
5.131.2600.6459 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.131005-0434) 0.55%
5.131.2600.6369 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.130326-1352) 3.29%
5.131.2600.6239 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120601-1618) 2.47%
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5.131.2600.6239 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120601-1618) 1.10%
5.131.2600.6239 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.120601-1620) 42.47%
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5.131.2600.6239 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.120601-1620) 1.10%
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5.131.2600.6237 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120530-1719) 0.55%
5.131.2600.6237 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.120530-1718) 1.37%
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CRYPT32.dll

Crypto API32 by Microsoft

Remove CRYPT32.dll
Version:   5.131.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
MD5:   efc958396a7a7ef7e6d4a52b97512e18
SHA1:   b9e14b84a8d39e982d192906fc0c190edc1ccca0
SHA256:   bab36bea10fc505ef750b3eca4a728803fcacb8bae6e2b0be60b60fe80d31f67
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is CRYPT32.dll?

The Cryptographic Application Programming Interface (also known variously as CryptoAPI, Microsoft Cryptography API, MS-CAPI or simply CAPI) is an application programming interface included with Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides services to enable developers to secure Windows-based applications using cryptography.

About CRYPT32.dll (from Microsoft)

Cryptography is the use of codes to convert data so that only a specific recipient will be able to read it, using a key. Microsoft cryptographic technologies include CryptoAPI, Cryptographic Service

DetailsDetails

File name:crypt32.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Crypto API32
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\crypt32.dll
File version:5.131.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Product version:5.131.2600.2180
Size:583.5 KB (597,504 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.637409
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files notify
  • crypt32chain

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 92.00%
Windows XP Professional 4.50%
Windows XP Home Edition 2.50%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 0.50%
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 43.10% of Crypto API32.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 41.62%
Intel 12.18%
Compaq 8.12%
American Megatrends 7.61%
Toshiba 7.11%
GIGABYTE 5.08%
Hewlett-Packard 5.08%
ASUS 4.06%
Sahara 3.55%
Gateway 2.03%
Acer 1.52%
Lenovo 1.02%
Sony 1.02%
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