Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850) 0.18%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 23.54%
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840) 10.22%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 1.64%
5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.18%
5.2.3790.1830 (srv03_sp1_rtm.050324-1447) 0.55%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 42.52%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.18%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.18%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 2.19%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.36%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 2.19%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.36%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.18%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 1.46%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.18%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.73%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.73%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.18%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 0.18%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2105) 1.09%
5.1.2600.3311 (xpsp.080212-0004) 0.36%
5.1.2600.3300 (xpsp.080125-2028) 0.18%
5.1.2600.3244 (xpsp.071030-1535) 0.18%
5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) 9.12%
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dssec.dll

Directory Service Security UI by Microsoft

Remove dssec.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
MD5:   7333e72e4557bc8a830adde9e6e094d4
SHA1:   132cf16afcff48166f476af7fbbffab8581d7a26
SHA256:   a692493e8d89d8451401e7d41c5f4370f8a71e79f12027cd247c6793597fe057
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is dssec.dll?

A directory service is a customizable information store that functions as a single point from which users can locate resources and services distributed throughout the network. This customizable information store also gives administrators a single point for managing its objects and their attributes. Although this information store appears as a single point to the users of the network, it is actually most often stored in a distributed form.

About dssec.dll (from Microsoft)

Active Directory services include Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS), Active Directory Lightweight

DetailsDetails

File name:dssec.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Directory Service Security UI
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\dssec.dll
File version:5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Product version:5.1.2600.2180
Size:50 KB (51,200 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.309856
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Approved shell extension
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'DS Security Page' with CLSID {4E40F770-369C-11d0-8922-00A024AB2DBB}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 92.00%
Windows XP Professional 4.50%
Windows XP Home Edition 2.50%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 0.50%
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 45.98% of Directory Service Security UI.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 40.66%
Intel 14.29%
Toshiba 7.69%
Compaq 7.69%
American Megatrends 6.59%
Hewlett-Packard 5.49%
GIGABYTE 4.95%
Sahara 3.30%
ASUS 3.30%
Gateway 2.20%
Acer 1.65%
Lenovo 1.10%
Sony 1.10%
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