ashtask.dll
avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software (Signed)
Overview
There are 16 versions of ashtask.dll in the wild, the latest version being 8.0.1497.376. The average file size is about 150.35 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to AVAST Software by VeriSign. The programs avast! Free Antivirus, avast! Internet Security and Avast Premier have been observed as installing specific variations of ashtask.dll.
What is ashtask.dll?
Task Handling Module - Avast Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product. Avast offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology in Avast! Antivirus.
About ashtask.dll (from AVAST Software)
“Free antivirus with anti-spyware protection for Windows. AVAST Software leads the security software industry – protecting 160 million PCs, Macs and Mobiles around the globe – by distributing FREE anti”
 Details
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| File name: | ashtask.dll |
| Publisher: | AVAST Software |
| Product name: | avast! Antivirus |
| Description: | Task Handling Module |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\ashtask.dll |
| Original name: | aswTask.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | AVAST Software |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of avast! Antivirus.)
Avast! Free Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product that offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat up...
“avast! Internet Security provides complete antivirus, anti-spyware, antispam, and firewall protection, complemented by avast! SafeZone™ and new hybrid cloud technologies, for best protection against v...”
“Avast Pro Antivirus is for individuals or companies that want customizable computer security that will integrate easily with an existing firewall. It has all the features of Avast Free Antivirus, plus...”
“Puts all the latest security technology at your fingertips. Comes with advanced privacy tools, full remote access, and a software update manager, to keep your most important programs updated. avast! P...”
All file variations of ashtask.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.67% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
4.00% |
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| Windows 8 |
3.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.67% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
1.67% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
1.00% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.00% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
1.00% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
0.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
0.67% |
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| Windows Seven Black Edition |
0.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro N |
0.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
0.33% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 29.87% of avast! Antivirus.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
21.40% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.46% |
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| Toshiba |
13.17% |
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| Acer |
13.17% |
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| ASUS |
10.70% |
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| Intel |
6.58% |
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| Lenovo |
4.94% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.88% |
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| Samsung |
2.47% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.06% |
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| Sony |
1.65% |
|
| Compaq |
1.65% |
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| MSI |
0.82% |
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| Medion |
0.82% |
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| Gateway |
0.82% |
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| Packard Bell |
0.41% |
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