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DefUtDCD.dll
Symantec Definition Utilities by Symantec Corporation (Signed)
Version: | 4.3.3.4 |
MD5: | 2f5d445ab96764d0a9eb26dfa0d0f5a3 |
SHA1: | f152444b0fee0e571ddd26d3eec835c94ab9102e |
SHA256: | 6e3387eb466187cabc922ad5e1575f3adc0c4a5d98ec0c61c4e82d00562214cb |
Overview
defutdcd.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 AntiVirus published by Symantec Corporation, Norton AntiVirus from Symantec Corporation and Norton AntiVirus by Symantec Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
File name: | defutdcd.dll |
Publisher: | Symantec Corporation |
Product name: | Symantec Definition Utilities |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\norton internet security\engine\20.2.0.19\defutdcd.dll |
File version: | 4.3.3.4 |
Size: | 245.44 KB (251,328 bytes) |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Symantec Corporation |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Monday, August 9, 2010 |
Digital DNA |
PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
File packed: | No |
Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0 |
.NET CLR: | No |
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Programs
The following programs will install this file
“Basic antivirus protection that stops viruses and spyware, so you can safely go online and share. Five patented layers of protection quickly and accurately detect and eliminate viruses and spyware. Protects your privacy and prevents your passwords and identity from being stolen when you surf the Web. Deep clean your PC – our powerful Threat-Removal Layer targets and scrubs out aggressive, hard-to-remove infections that less sophisticate...”
Norton Internet Security, developed by Symantec Corporation, is a computer program that provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses. Other features include a personal firewall, email spam filtering, and phishing protection. Symantec distributes the product as a download, a boxed copy, and as OEM software.
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 AntiVirus 2009 Classic does not include spyware or adware detection. The Classic edition is marketed alongside Norton AntiVirus 2009, which does include spyware and adware detection. Two variations on Norton AntiVirus 2009 are also marketed by Symantec. The Gaming edition provides finer control over when Norton downloads updates and allows components of the suite to be disabled either manually or automatically when the computer e...
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
14.29% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
9.52% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.76% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
4.76% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
4.76% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 38.10% of Symantec Definition Utilities.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Hewlett-Packard |
30.77% |
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Toshiba |
30.77% |
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Dell |
15.38% |
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ASUS |
15.38% |
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Acer |
7.69% |
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