Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 4.00%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.09%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.09%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 10.97%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 2.30%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.17%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.09%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.17%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 1.45%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 30.53%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.68%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 16.75%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 2.04%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 2.64%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.77%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 2.38%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 6.97%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.09%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 1.02%
5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.09%
5.1.2600.6260 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120706-1617) 0.17%
5.1.2600.6260 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120706-1617) 0.94%
5.1.2600.6260 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120706-1617) 0.34%
5.1.2600.6260 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120706-1617) 0.26%
5.1.2600.6260 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120706-1617) 0.09%
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browser.dll

Computer Browser Service DLL by Microsoft

Remove browser.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.6260 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120706-1617)
MD5:   218b3bbb1fad634a84fb1a1bb030d956
SHA1:   643b96f05bdd2be7bb9ebbecd6ba3580bc3adf44
SHA256:   de72a31fe568149899df9e97a06e7c7cb9199b85abbc49c419217261178f75e9
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is browser.dll?

Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers.

Overview

browser.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). This version is installed on Windows XP.

DetailsDetails

File name:browser.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Computer Browser Service DLL
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\browser.dll
Original name:browser.dll.mui
File version:5.1.2600.6260 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.120706-1617)
Product version:5.1.2600.6260
Size:76.5 KB (78,336 bytes)
Build date:7/6/2012 3:58 PM
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'
  • Shared name is 'Browser'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.00%
Windows 8.1 12.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.50%
Windows 7 Professional 6.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.00%
Windows 8 5.00%
Windows 8 Pro 3.50%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 1.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows Seven Black Edition 0.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 0.50%
Windows Vista Home Basic 0.50%
Windows Developer Preview 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows 7 Starter 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 0.50%
21 other Windows OS version

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 46.23% of Computer Browser Service DLL.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 21.29%
Hewlett-Packard 18.63%
ASUS 12.93%
Toshiba 9.89%
Lenovo 9.89%
Acer 8.75%
Intel 4.56%
GIGABYTE 3.04%
Sony 2.28%
Compaq 2.28%
Alienware 1.52%
Samsung 1.52%
American Megatrends 1.14%
Gateway 0.76%
MSI 0.76%
NEC 0.76%
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