Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.8.00.4 53.13%
6.0.00.378 3.13%
5.1.00.7 43.75%

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PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
bueng.dll
BGetApi
gwrks32.dll
tk_renameW, tk_copyW, tk_exitgen, ExitGearToolkit, tk_initgen, tk_closevol, tk_recorderinfo_ex, tk_setcdrparms_ex, tk_erasecd, tk_discinfo_ex, tk_cdW, tk_unlockdrive, tk_lockdrive, tk_discinfo, tk_retract, tk_eject, tk_scancdr, tk_delvol_bynameW, tk_getvolinfo, tk_setcdrdefaults_ex, tk_newdirW, tk_writecd_handle, tk_setcdrstatus, tk_newvolW, tk_checkdrive, tk_newtrk, tk_getcdrdefaults_ex, InitGearToolkitExWL, tk_exitcdr, tk_stoplogging, tk_getcdrparms_ex, tk_initcdr_ex, tk_startlogging
iphlpapi.dll
GetAdaptersInfo
kernel32.dll
UnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, HeapSize, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, HeapAlloc, HeapDestroy, LoadLibraryA, LocalAlloc, HeapReAlloc, IsDebuggerPresent, GetProcessHeap, HeapFree, GetCurrentProcessId, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetModuleFileNameW, GetCurrentThreadId, lstrcpynW, GetFileSize, lstrlenA, WideCharToMultiByte, SetThreadExecutionState, LoadLibraryW, DeviceIoControl, GetLogicalDrives, RemoveDirectoryW, GetTempFileNameW, GetTempPathW, GetTimeFormatW, GetDateFormatW, DeleteFileW, OutputDebugStringW, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetVolumeInformationW, GetDiskFreeSpaceExW, GetCurrentProcess, CloseHandle, CreateFileW, GetLastError, LocalFree, GetComputerNameExW, SizeofResource, LockResource, LoadResource, FindResourceW, FindResourceExW, LoadLibraryExW, FreeLibrary, GetProcAddress, GetFileAttributesW, FindClose, FindFirstFileW, FindNextFileW, WritePrivateProfileStringW, CopyFileW, SetFileAttributesW, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, RaiseException, InitializeCriticalSection, InterlockedExchange, GetTickCount, GetSystemTime, GetLocalTime, MoveFileW, GetPrivateProfileStringW, WaitForSingleObject, GetDriveTypeW, MultiByteToWideChar, lstrlenW, GetFileTime, Sleep, ReadFile, WriteFile, SetEndOfFile, SetFilePointer
mpr.dll
WNetGetConnectionW
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
IIDFromString, CoCreateInstance, CoCreateGuid, StringFromGUID2
sensapi.dll
IsNetworkAlive
setupapi.dll
SetupDiGetDeviceInterfaceDetailW, SetupDiEnumDeviceInterfaces, SetupDiDestroyDeviceInfoList, SetupDiGetDeviceInstanceIdW, SetupDiGetClassDevsW
wininet.dll
InternetCheckConnectionW
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GetFactory
GetObjectCount

BUProv.dll

Backup Component by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove BUProv.dll
Version:   6.0.00.378
MD5:   434fe6802546a6384e7d30742fcf834d
SHA1:   f77afea49cf50d218b4efa8a680df6b264a391f5
SHA256:   cca95c433e6546cf0be8e339177e44ea10ef95fe31ab62ff5f2120d07fa84326

What is BUProv.dll?

Backup Providers is part of Norton Internet Security, a PC program that provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses, trojans and other malware. Norton Internet Security features include a email spam filtering, personal firewall, and phishing protection.

Overview

buprov.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 Norton 360 published by Symantec Corporation, Norton Security Suite from Symantec Corporation and Norton Security Suite by Symantec Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:buprov.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Backup Component
Description:Backup Providers
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\norton security suite\engine\5.2.2.3\buprov.dll
File version:6.0.00.378
Product version:6.0
Size:430.43 KB (440,760 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Expiration date:Saturday, November 23, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Norton 360
 Symantec Corporation
12% remove
Norton 360, developed by Symantec, is marketed as an "all-in-one" computer security suite. The package includes an antivirus, a personal firewall, a phishing protection program and a backup program. What distinguishes this suite from Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of file backup and PC maintenance capabilities.
Norton Security Suite
 Symantec Corporation
50% remove
“Powered by Norton 360 Technology. XFINITY Internet customers can now get the #1 ranked Norton Security Suite at no additional charge. Protects against viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots, and rootkits. Blocks browser, OS, and application threats; protects against infected Web sites. Blocks phishing Web sites and authenticates trusted sites. Available at no extra cost to XFINITY Internet customers, Norton Security Suite protects...”
Norton 360 Premier Edition
 Symantec Corporation
3% remove
Norton 360, developed by Symantec, is marketed as an "all-in-one" computer security suite. The package includes an antivirus, a personal firewall, a phishing protection program and a backup program. What distinguishes this suite from Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of file backup and PC maintenance capabilities. The Premier Edition has all the functions of the standard edition, with the difference that it comes with 25 GB of o...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 28.13%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 12.50%
Windows 8 3.13%
Windows 7 Starter 3.13%
Windows 8 Pro 3.13%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 68.75% of Backup Component.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 36.36%
Toshiba 27.27%
Hewlett-Packard 27.27%
Acer 9.09%
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