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VersionsAdditional versions

2.0.3436.15140 14.12%
2.0.3266.20373 3.53%
2.0.2477.16262 81.18%
1.0.2117.26935 1.18%

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mscoree.dll
DllMain

Branding.dll

Remove Branding.dll
Version:   2.0.2477.16262
MD5:   0a7977ff7535f237c8c745ae09887c35
SHA1:   cca677edaec3ed10b52490f6e4a4c320888b83a3
SHA256:   a66cb0f7baf1d3624003b8156f2203d50f6e22359448a4b14ac2d2412b16b1d0

Overview

branding.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 Catalyst Control Center - Branding published by ATI Technologies, Inc., ccc-Branding from ATI Technologies, Inc. and ccc-Branding by ATI Technologies, Inc.. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC).

DetailsDetails

File name:branding.dll
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\ati technologies\ati.ace\branding\branding.dll
File version:2.0.2477.16262
Size:16 KB (16,384 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
24% remove
An AMD Application Profile is a set of instructions for specific settings, and adjustments that are made dynamically to the AMD Catalyst Driver when a supported game is launched. CAPs are designed to enhance a game's performance and graphics quality when using a compatible AMD Radeon series graphics card. AMD CAPs are packaged with the AMD Catalyst Driver, and the most current version of a CAP will be available in the most current ver...
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
10% remove
ATI Technologies, Inc.
5% remove
AMD Catalyst (formerly named ATI Catalyst) is a device driver and utility software package for ATI line of video cards. The Catalyst driver package included the ATI Catalyst Control Center. This software allows developers to brand specific components of the Catalyst Control Center (CCC) software.
ATI Technologies, Inc.
5% remove
AMD Catalyst (formerly named ATI Catalyst) is a device driver and utility software package for ATI line of video cards. The Catalyst driver package included the ATI Catalyst Control Center. This software allows developers to brand specific components of the Catalyst Control Center (CCC) software.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 64.71%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.76%
Microsoft Windows XP 9.41%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.53%
Windows 7 Professional 3.53%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.35%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.18%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 1.18%
Windows 7 Starter 1.18%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.18%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 51.81% of branding.dll.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 29.76%
Toshiba 23.81%
Dell 23.81%
Acer 7.14%
ASUS 4.76%
Compaq 2.38%
Lenovo 2.38%
Intel 2.38%
Gateway 2.38%
American Megatrends 1.19%
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