Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

5.03.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0845) 85.71%
5.03.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0845) 14.29%
(Note, Microsoft publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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dpnsvr.exe

Microsoft DirectPlay8 Server by Microsoft

Remove dpnsvr.exe
Version:   5.03.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0845)
MD5:   7e51f5bc7016acc4b7ca017a197d63fd
SHA1:   58ad34bdc320e2c35f01142e38ff7298941a3739
SHA256:   84bc166fa7ae76bfea34722ac00a4af69b0984d8b41f3549af3cce89d1eabf68
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

Overview

dpnsvr.exe has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. This version is installed on Windows XP.

DetailsDetails

File name:dpnsvr.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft DirectPlay8 Server
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\dpnsvr.exe
File version:5.03.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0845)
Product version:5.03.2600.5512
Size:17.5 KB (17,920 bytes)
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\dpnsvr.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\dpnsvr.exe'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 100.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 71.43% of Microsoft DirectPlay8 Server.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 66.67%
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
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