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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

8.1.7.28 3.33%
8.1.7.22 2.50%
8.1.7.20 5.00%
8.1.7.18 0.83%
8.1.7.14 15.83%
8.1.7.12 0.83%
8.1.7.8 5.00%
8.1.7.6 3.33%
8.1.7.4 7.50%
8.1.7.2 2.50%
8.1.6.16 26.67%
8.1.6.14 4.17%
8.1.6.12 13.33%
8.1.6.10 5.00%
8.1.5.38 3.33%
8.1.5.28 0.83%

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aegen.dll

AVGEN by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG (Signed)

Remove aegen.dll
Version:   8.1.5.28
MD5:   0e8cdb9101066345f538f588d2f52799
SHA1:   a0b138a3f2c686ff903fbc8a11c610a1da80858c
SHA256:   8f3538a02c8b67d8f2d8746956d9194e7d7dcc0f58f7e4818572d2c505948d18

What is aegen.dll?

AVGEN is part of the Avira Engine Module for Windows for Avira Desktop antivirus.

About aegen.dll (from Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG)

Avira Antivirus eliminates many forms of malware including worms, rootkits, and costly dialers. Features include system scanner prevents infection from viruses, worms, and Trojans, blocks new viruse

Overview

aegen.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 Avira Free Antivirus published by Avira GmbH, Avira Premium Security Suite from Avira GmbH and Avira Premium Security Suite by Avira GmbH. The file is digitally signed by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:aegen.dll
Publisher:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Product name:AVGEN
Description:Avira Engine Module for Windows
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\aegen.dll
File version:8.1.5.28
Size:412.36 KB (422,260 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Monday, January 16, 2017
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Avira GmbH
25% remove
Avira AntiVir Personal includes a branded version of the Ask.com Toolbar, a web browser extenstion that provides search advertising and results. Upon installation the user is presented with the option to install the Ask toolbar. If accepted, the toolbar will be installed in the user's web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox) and will modify the home page and search settings.
Avira GmbH
11% remove
Avira Internet Security is an all-in-one security suite that integrates powerful functions like antispam, advanced antiphishing, antibot and parental tools, along with a feature-packed firewall.
Avira GmbH
24% remove
Avira AntiVir Personal includes a branded version of the Ask.com Toolbar, a web browser extenstion that provides search advertising and results. Upon installation the user is presented with the option to install the Ask toolbar. If accepted, the toolbar will be installed in the user's web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox) and will modify the home page and search settings.
Avira GmbH
3% remove
No matter what your employees open—or where they click—their PCs, your customers’ privacy and your company’s reputation are guarded against viruses, phishing and other cyber threats. Avira Professional security, also available as Unix antivirus software, is designed to integrate smoothly with Avira Mac Security. Through the Avira Management Console, all installations, updates and detections can be either customized or automated. Even mo...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 32.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 26.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 17.50%
Windows 7 Professional 8.33%
Windows 8 Pro 4.17%
Windows 7 Starter 3.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.67%
Windows 8 Single Language 0.83%
Windows 8.1 0.83%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.83%
Windows Vista Business 0.83%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Germany installs about 15.97% of AVGEN.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 20.69%
Toshiba 17.24%
Hewlett-Packard 11.21%
Dell 10.34%
Acer 9.48%
Lenovo 8.62%
Compaq 5.17%
Intel 5.17%
Samsung 2.59%
Sony 1.72%
GIGABYTE 1.72%
American Megatrends 1.72%
Medion 1.72%
MSI 1.72%
Sahara 0.86%
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