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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

13.6.20.2174 8.54%
13.6.20.2174 1.22%
13.6.20.2174 1.22%
13.6.20.2174 1.22%
13.6.20.2174 2.44%
13.6.20.2174 1.22%
13.6.0.1550 3.66%
13.6.0.1550 1.22%
13.6.0.1550 2.44%
13.6.0.480 19.51%
13.6.0.480 1.22%
13.6.0.480 1.22%
13.6.0.480 6.10%
13.6.0.480 1.22%
13.6.0.480 1.22%
13.6.0.480 1.22%
13.4.0.360 10.98%
13.4.0.360 4.88%
13.4.0.163 3.66%
12.3.0.32 17.07%
12.3.0.32 2.44%
12.3.0.32 1.22%
12.3.0.32 1.22%
12.3.0.15 3.66%

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avpref.dll

Avira Free Antivirus by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG (Signed)

Remove avpref.dll
Version:   12.3.0.15
MD5:   a04dd0e3c71fe7ac602b573b1b03758f
SHA1:   7695e953d5be8f877d1b5136f3c5d81b01b4a41e
SHA256:   f289146a61821864892df55459140859a62d0a290c8e1f29d01d7835bf2525d4

What is avpref.dll?

Avira Prefix Library is part of Avira Free Antivirus, a free antivirus program from Avira that runs as a background process which checks every file opened or downloaded. Like many antivirus programs, it can run a full or custom scan to check the PC for malware in order to remove them. It updates its virus definitions automatically everyday by default using the Internet.

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

Our entry-level antivirus eliminates many forms of malware, including worms, rootkits and costly dialers. System Scanner prevents infection from viruses, worms and Trojans. AHeAD Technology halts unkn

DetailsDetails

File name:avpref.dll
Publisher:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Product name:Avira Free Antivirus
Description:Avira Prefix Library
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\avpref.dll
File version:12.3.0.15
Size:50.7 KB (51,920 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Expiration date:Sunday, July 20, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 10.0
.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.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 34.15%
Microsoft Windows XP 28.05%
Windows 7 Home Premium 15.85%
Windows 7 Professional 10.98%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.44%
Windows 7 Starter 2.44%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.44%
Windows 8 Pro 1.22%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.22%
Windows Vista Business 1.22%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Germany installs about 16.05% of Avira Free Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 29.85%
Hewlett-Packard 17.91%
Toshiba 11.94%
Intel 8.96%
Acer 7.46%
Lenovo 5.97%
Dell 5.97%
Compaq 2.99%
Samsung 2.99%
MSI 2.99%
American Megatrends 1.49%
Sahara 1.49%
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