Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

7.0.1497.172 15.22%
7.0.1491.149 6.52%
7.0.1481.100 41.30%
7.0.1476.82 6.52%
7.0.1475.76 2.17%
7.0.1474.74 6.52%
7.0.1461.17 19.57%
7.0.1438.0 2.17%

Relationships

PE structurePE file structure
Show functions
Import table
advapi32.dll
RevertToSelf, ImpersonateLoggedOnUser, OpenProcessToken
kernel32.dll
DisableThreadLibraryCalls, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, FreeLibrary, LoadLibraryExW, GetModuleHandleW, GetModuleFileNameW, LeaveCriticalSection, InterlockedExchange, GetLastError, SetLastError, GetProcAddress, LocalAlloc, LocalFree, GetCurrentProcessId, GetCurrentThreadId, EnterCriticalSection, CloseHandle, GetSystemDirectoryW, RaiseException, OpenProcess, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
Export table
fwauxAutoDecide
fwAuxDllMain
fwauxFreeBuffer
fwauxFreeLibrary
fwauxInitLibrary

FwAux.dll

avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software (Signed)

Remove FwAux.dll
Version:   7.0.1497.172
MD5:   86b924f1250e26a6fbd95ba03df4bea4
SHA1:   6c531e4ad3da2211052456d308dcc56f1ae2d43b
SHA256:   55fc0d4f77be1016c5aae457e5875c3379a1e97799500e39235e4996cc17947b

What is FwAux.dll?

avast! Firewall Helper library for Avast Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product. Avast offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology in Avast! Antivirus.

About FwAux.dll (from AVAST Software)

“Free antivirus with anti-spyware protection for Windows. AVAST Software leads the security software industry – protecting 160 million PCs, Macs and Mobiles around the globe – by distributing FREE anti”

DetailsDetails

File name:fwaux.dll
Publisher:AVAST Software
Product name:avast! Antivirus
Description:avast! Firewall Helper library
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\defs\12110900\fwaux.dll
File version:7.0.1497.172
Size:40.19 KB (41,152 bytes)
Build date:9/5/2013 4:00 PM
Certificate
Issued to:AVAST Software
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Sunday, January 30, 2011
Expiration date:Thursday, January 30, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 23.91%
Microsoft Windows XP 21.74%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.39%
Windows 7 Professional 13.04%
Windows 8 Pro 8.70%
Windows 7 Enterprise 4.35%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.17%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.17%
Windows 8 2.17%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.17%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.17%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 45.65% of avast! Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 17.78%
Acer 15.56%
Hewlett-Packard 13.33%
Intel 13.33%
Toshiba 13.33%
Lenovo 8.89%
ASUS 4.44%
GIGABYTE 4.44%
Sony 4.44%
Compaq 4.44%
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