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6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.85%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.05%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.65%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 0.05%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 2.35%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.15%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.05%
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6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 1.70%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 11.69%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.10%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.10%
6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.05%
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6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 15.39%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 2.30%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.80%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.05%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 1.15%
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dnsrslvr.dll

DNS Caching Resolver Service by Microsoft

Remove dnsrslvr.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
MD5:   7379de06fd196e396a00aa97b990c00d
SHA1:   508c9226e0a0578aa6a37e45e8f849dc78d2723e
SHA256:   fef389f2e87fc9ec2ab0f3a9b2d4af50dc9d023c412274ef2399aee0615bdfa4
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is dnsrslvr.dll?

The caching resolver reduces DNS network traffic and speeds name resolution by providing a local cache for DNS queries.

About dnsrslvr.dll (from Microsoft)

Name query responses are cached for the TTL specified in the response (not to exceed the value specified in the MaxCacheEntryTtlLimit registry entry (HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dnscache\

DetailsDetails

File name:dnsrslvr.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:DNS Caching Resolver Service
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\dnsrslvr.dll
Original name:dnsrslvr.dll.mui
File version:5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Product version:5.1.2600.2180
Size:44.5 KB (45,568 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

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

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 52.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 29.00%
Windows 7 Professional 10.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.00%
Windows 7 Starter 1.50%
Windows 8 Pro 1.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 0.50%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.50%
Windows Se7en Titan 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.50%
Windows Vista Business 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 40.40% of DNS Caching Resolver Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.06%
ASUS 15.04%
Hewlett-Packard 14.29%
Acer 13.53%
Toshiba 11.28%
Sony 4.51%
Lenovo 4.51%
Samsung 2.26%
GIGABYTE 2.26%
Intel 2.26%
MSI 1.50%
Alienware 1.13%
Medion 0.75%
Gateway 0.75%
NEC 0.75%
Compaq 0.75%
Sahara 0.38%
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