Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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Import table
kernel32.dll
CreateSemaphoreW, CloseHandle, WaitForSingleObject, ReleaseSemaphore, FreeLibrary, GetModuleFileNameW, LoadLibraryW, GetProcAddress, GetLastError, FlushFileBuffers, EncodePointer, DecodePointer, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCommandLineA, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, Sleep, HeapSize, GetModuleHandleW, ExitProcess, TlsAlloc, TlsGetValue, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, InterlockedIncrement, SetLastError, InterlockedDecrement, HeapFree, SetHandleCount, GetStdHandle, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoW, DeleteCriticalSection, GetModuleFileNameA, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, WideCharToMultiByte, GetEnvironmentStringsW, HeapCreate, HeapDestroy, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, HeapAlloc, HeapReAlloc, LeaveCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, WriteFile, RtlUnwind, SetFilePointer, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, MultiByteToWideChar, SetStdHandle, WriteConsoleW, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, LCMapStringW, GetStringTypeW, CreateFileW
shlwapi.dll
PathAppendW, PathRemoveFileSpecW, PathCombineW
Export table
ArkShim_CleanThreat
ArkShim_Finalize
ArkShim_Initialize
ArkShim_Install
ArkShim_Scan
ArkShim_SetCallbacks
ArkShim_SetLogCallback
ArkShim_Uninstall
ArkShim_Update
gfiarksh.dll
VIPRE Anti-Rootkit by GFI Software (Florida) Inc. (Signed)
| Version: | 6.0.79 |
| MD5: | 967fc9d11343766707e8a3d238597018 |
| SHA1: | 158c6db91731ce56fd487ee1b3ecca58a2c895a5 |
| SHA256: | 199241e91769e1eef0a671a243df466755befdbf8b4ce48466f1cd966f28f5fd |
About gfiarksh.dll (from GFI Software (Florida) Inc.)
“Finds and disables hard-to-remove malware that gains unauthorized access to and hides deep within your PC. VIPRE Antivirus is the all-in-one security solution that protects against identity thieves, s”
Overview
gfiarksh.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 VIPRE Internet Security published by GFI Software, PC Pitstop SuperShield 1.0.0.34 from PC Pitstop LLC and PC Pitstop SuperShield 1.0.0.34 by PC Pitstop LLC. The file is digitally signed by GFI Software (Florida) Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | gfiarksh.dll |
| Publisher: | GFI Software |
| Product name: | VIPRE Anti-Rootkit |
| Description: | gfiarksh.dll |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\gfi software\vipre\gfiarksh.dll |
| File version: | 6.0.79 |
| Size: | 60.38 KB (61,832 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | GFI Software (Florida) Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, January 25, 2015 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
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Programs
The following programs will install this file
From the site: "The free download of Ascentive’s Registry Cleaner, Anti-Malware Software, and other trial products are intended to find issues, errors, threats, junk, and clutter that can be removed by single or multiple Ascentive products after paid activation. The free scans do not require payment and are set to run automatically every 7 days for your convenience. Uninstall is easy and can be done at any time using “Add/Remove Program...
“VIPRE Internet Security is the award-winning antivirus software that includes a firewall, a spam filter and bad website blocking into one powerful solution for complete protection against malware. From a two-way firewall that keeps away malicious Internet traffic to VIPRE® Easy Update™ that automatically updates out-of-date software, VIPRE Internet Security 2013 features provide complete PC security. Updates the most common cause of PC ...”
“GFI VIPRE® Antivirus Business is a scalable Endpoint Solution that protects your networked machines from all types of malware and viruses and includes a firewall (Premium only). Its Bad URL Blocking feature under web filtering prevents end users from accidentally opening known bad websites (Premium only). VIPRE Business can be installed at more than one physical location and still be centrally managed. Its policy-based architecture allo...”
“Vipre Antivirus is the essential antivirus software that protects against over 100,000 new web threats every day without slowing down your computer. It also eliminates conflicts during installation with Vipre Easy Install, protects against email viruses and phishing scams and scans USB sticks and other removable drives for malicious software. Vipre Antivirus keeps your personal and financial information safe from identity theft, cybercr...”
Part of Shavlik Protect, an administrator utility that provides patch, antivrius and virtual asset management.
Part of Shavlik Protect, an administrator utility that provides patch, antivrius and virtual asset management.
Part of Shavlik Protect, an administrator utility that provides patch, antivrius and virtual asset management.
Part of Shavlik Protect, an administrator utility that provides patch, antivrius and virtual asset management.
AntiVirus software that uses the GFI AntiMalware engine with a custom UI.
XoftSpy Detects & Removes Spyware, Adware, Hijackers & Other Malicious Files.
“ParetoLogic Internet Security provides premium protection against all kinds of cyber threats. Your email messages and contact list are protected by Anti-Phishing technology and advanced Email Security. Surf the web without worry – the Active Protection and Web Shield have you covered against drive-by downloads and suspicious files. The Firewall offers a sophisticated Intrusion Detection System, monitoring, logging, and custom port or ap...”
“Super Shield is PC Pitstop's proprietary real time technology. First off, Super Shield is designed to be lightweight and run quietly in the background. This alone is a significant industry achievement. As you already know, solutions from some of the best known names in security can bog your system to a painfully slow crawl. In addition Super Shield makes an even bigger advancement in the fight against malware. Super Shield’s new technol...”
“Run the free scan to identify the issues affecting your system and register a full version of the software for just $29.97 semiannually to clean, fix and optimize identified issues with your computer which could boost speed and performance, improve startup times, and increase stability. Live support is also available for an additional $9.97.”
“SparkTrust AntiVirus protects your computer by using a variety of proven and cutting edge detection methods to catch viruses and malware. It utilizes signature-based detection and, with free, frequent database updates, keeps you protected against emerging threats. In addition, SparkTrust AntiVirus employs heuristics and behavioral detection to find even more viruses and malware.”
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.25% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
18.75% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
12.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
6.25% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 56.25% of VIPRE Anti-Rootkit.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
38.10% |
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| Toshiba |
38.10% |
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| Sony |
9.52% |
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| Samsung |
4.76% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
4.76% |
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| Acer |
4.76% |
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