Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, AnchorFree Inc publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
af_proxy.dll
By AnchorFree Inc (Signed)
| MD5: | f757e8b9a38a44223318f2c68479b26e |
| SHA1: | 95e7c790b9e27a599948aa9d55927cd903f441ab |
| SHA256: | 4dcef6f651d1316b4a1baaa53798a753a506aba31fb09c2253d9a83329b25eca |
About af_proxy.dll (from AnchorFree Inc)
“Hotspot Shield creates a virtual private network (VPN) between your laptop or iPhone and our Internet gateway. This impenetrable tunnel prevents snoopers, hackers, ISP‘s, from viewing your web browsin”
Overview
af_proxy.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This is typically installed with the program Hotspot Shield 2.88 published by AnchorFree Inc and is most likely removed by most users once installed (60% removed). The file is digitally signed by AnchorFree Inc which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | af_proxy.dll |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hotspot shield\bin\af_proxy.dll |
| Size: | 685.79 KB (702,248 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | AnchorFree Inc |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, April 13, 2014 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
Hotspot Shield bundles a branded version of the Conduit Toolbar, which delivers search based advertising and results. During installation the user is presented in some cases with the option to install the toolbar (on by default). Once accepted, the packaged executable, ConduitInstaller.exe, will download and install the necessary components for the Conduit Toolbar.
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
40.85% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.49% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.08% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
7.04% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
5.63% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
4.23% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.82% |
|
| Windows 8 Enterprise |
2.82% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
2.82% |
|
| Windows 8 Single Language |
1.41% |
|
| Windows 8 Enterprise N |
1.41% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
1.41% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 19.40% of af_proxy.dll.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Toshiba |
24.14% |
|
| Dell |
17.24% |
|
| Lenovo |
13.79% |
|
| ASUS |
13.79% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
12.07% |
|
| Intel |
6.90% |
|
| Acer |
6.90% |
|
| Gateway |
3.45% |
|
| American Megatrends |
1.72% |
|
