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CRYPTNET.dll

Crypto Network Related API by Microsoft

Remove CRYPTNET.dll
Version:   5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
MD5:   828b82cdabc0ba6f362b21eada3b671d
SHA1:   812bcaffd81b0f5fe6179f4877f20fc858a703fd
SHA256:   139a5895fc5f6f5b0996ce84ded34491eb2c84b704d6c7299c71c3afdbf2ac6a
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:5.131.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2113)
Product version:5.131.2600.5512
Size:63 KB (64,512 bytes)
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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