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5.131.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.26%
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5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113) 61.30%
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CRYPTNET.dll

Crypto Network Related API by Microsoft

Remove CRYPTNET.dll
Version:   5.131.2600.3311 (xpsp.080212-0010)
MD5:   0d2357a8bda4790a5294f3f919ac8ab5
SHA1:   d489dc713ffeb37ffef766c2c730c2910e2df069
SHA256:   2826644888f46c5d014314b3517e6e49283fe10e5943e8ff38b6be4605a772dc
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is CRYPTNET.dll?

The Cryptographic Application Programming Interface (also known variously as CryptoAPI, Microsoft Cryptography API, MS-CAPI or simply CAPI) is an application programming interface included with Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides services to enable developers to secure Windows-based applications using cryptography.

About CRYPTNET.dll (from Microsoft)

Cryptography is the use of codes to convert data so that only a specific recipient will be able to read it, using a key. Microsoft cryptographic technologies include CryptoAPI, Cryptographic Service Providers (CSP), CryptoAPI Tools, CAPICOM, WinTrust, issuing and managing certificates, and developing customizable public key infrastructures. Certificate and smart card enrollment, certificate management, and custom module development are also described.

DetailsDetails

File name:cryptnet.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Crypto Network Related API
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\cryptnet.dll
File version:5.131.2600.3311 (xpsp.080212-0010)
Product version:5.131.2600.3311
Size:63 KB (64,512 bytes)
Build date:2/12/2008 1:26 AM
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.511050
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files notify
  • cryptnet

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 98.50%
Windows XP Professional 1.00%
Windows XP Home Edition 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 33.33% of Crypto Network Related API.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 33.48%
American Megatrends 11.16%
Intel 10.30%
Compaq 8.58%
Toshiba 6.87%
GIGABYTE 6.01%
ASUS 5.15%
Hewlett-Packard 5.15%
Sahara 4.29%
Lenovo 2.58%
Gateway 2.58%
Acer 2.15%
Sony 0.86%
MSI 0.86%
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