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No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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Import table
kernel32.dll
GetCurrentThreadId, GetCommandLineA, HeapFree, GetVersionExA, HeapAlloc, GetProcessHeap, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, GetCPInfo, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, GetModuleHandleA, GetProcAddress, TlsGetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, SetLastError, GetLastError, MultiByteToWideChar, LCMapStringA, WideCharToMultiByte, LCMapStringW, ExitProcess, Sleep, SetHandleCount, GetStdHandle, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoA, DeleteCriticalSection, GetModuleFileNameA, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, GetEnvironmentStrings, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, HeapDestroy, HeapCreate, VirtualFree, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetStringTypeA, GetStringTypeW, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, GetLocaleInfoA, WriteFile, LoadLibraryA, InitializeCriticalSection, VirtualAlloc, HeapReAlloc, RtlUnwind, HeapSize
Export table
module_get_abi_version
module_get_api
module_get_info
aescn.dll
AVSCN by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG (Signed)
| Version: | 8.1.8.2 |
| MD5: | 011c74cf75ea6e0b5ab816e2d94f8257 |
| SHA1: | e47658099f33c24e661df8a5e3a545817777fba5 |
| SHA256: | 41bf2ccbc6e8e3d0a4bb0b159cee786329285e344548cdb6048d17d1205cecfc |
What is aescn.dll?
AVSCN is part of the Avira Engine Module for Windows for Avira Desktop antivirus.
About aescn.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
aescn.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 Free Antivirus from Avira GmbH and Avira Free Antivirus by Avira GmbH. The file is digitally signed by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | aescn.dll |
| Publisher: | Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG |
| Product name: | AVSCN |
| Description: | Avira Engine Module for Windows |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\aescn.dll |
| File version: | 8.1.8.2 |
| Size: | 128.36 KB (131,444 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 |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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.
“Online banking, streaming movies, connecting to wireless networks, homework assignments and, of course, lots of email. Just the hustle and bustle of a typical day? At least one thing is simple: one full-featured security suite, equipped with Avira's best antivirus protection, is all you need to protect your passwords, photos and important files. Worried about viruses and phishing? Bothered by spam? The antivirus module in Internet Secur...”
“Avira Professional Security’s slim profile is compact enough to run on a netbook, but tough enough to secure the hardest working workstations. 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 more, your internet security will run sile...”
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.
“Online banking, streaming movies, connecting to wireless networks, homework assignments and, of course, lots of email. Just the hustle and bustle of a typical day? At least one thing is simple: one full-featured security suite, equipped with Avira's best antivirus protection, is all you need to protect your passwords, photos and important files. Worried about viruses and phishing? Bothered by spam? The antivirus module in Internet Secur...”
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.
“As life grows in more digital directions, great PC antivirus becomes only one part of your overall security. The latest version of our premium antivirus now offers more ways to be secure, including web anti-tracking and mobile protection. Preventing PC viruses is just one aspect of staying safe online. By simply choosing premium antivirus, you’ll be ready to protect your smartphone against loss and theft, block out spyware and companies...”
“The antivirus module in Internet Security is now enhanced by the Avira Protection Cloud, which links the virus scanner to the very latest threat information. Antispam and an advanced phishing filter proactively blocks even the craftiest email scams and spam, while a two-way personal firewall ensures optimum data privacy and protection from hackers. Supervise your kids online while respecting their privacy: Internet Security includes enh...”
“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...”
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
32.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
26.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.50% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.17% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
3.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
2.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.67% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
0.83% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
0.83% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
0.83% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
0.83% |
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Distribution by country
Germany installs about 15.97% of AVSCN.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
20.69% |
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| Toshiba |
17.24% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
11.21% |
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| Dell |
10.34% |
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| Acer |
9.48% |
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| Lenovo |
8.62% |
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| Compaq |
5.17% |
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| Intel |
5.17% |
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| Samsung |
2.59% |
|
| Sony |
1.72% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.72% |
|
| American Megatrends |
1.72% |
|
| Medion |
1.72% |
|
| MSI |
1.72% |
|
| Sahara |
0.86% |
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