Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

13.6.20.2174 8.54%
13.6.20.2174 1.22%
13.6.20.2174 1.22%
13.6.20.2174 1.22%
13.6.20.2174 2.44%
13.6.20.2174 1.22%
13.6.0.1452 3.66%
13.6.0.1452 1.22%
13.6.0.1452 2.44%
13.4.2.163 1.22%
13.4.0.360 30.49%
13.4.0.360 10.98%
13.4.0.360 1.22%
13.4.0.360 1.22%
13.4.0.360 1.22%
13.4.0.360 1.22%
13.4.0.163 3.66%
12.3.0.15 20.73%
12.3.0.15 2.44%
12.3.0.15 1.22%
12.3.0.15 1.22%

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guardmsg.dll

Avira Free Antivirus by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG (Signed)

Remove guardmsg.dll
Version:   13.6.20.2174
MD5:   b4d8ac9f27fea181a398541c74d3469e
SHA1:   91dce67a1d728d344a6989b2add81a969cd39629
SHA256:   e38954728720cc43bd394c576d6de86a964a640574ec3b36311e505ce8dd6195

What is guardmsg.dll?

Avira On-Access Library is part of Avira Free Antivirus, a free antivirus program from Avira that runs as a background process which checks every file opened or downloaded. Like many antivirus programs, it can run a full or custom scan to check the PC for malware in order to remove them. It updates its virus definitions automatically everyday by default using the Internet.

About guardmsg.dll (from Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG)

Avira Free Antivirus eliminates many forms of malware including worms, rootkits, and costly dialers. Features include system scanner prevents infection from viruses, worms, and Trojans, blocks new vir

DetailsDetails

File name:guardmsg.dll
Publisher:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Product name:Avira Free Antivirus
Description:Avira On-Access Library
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avira\antivir desktop\guardmsg.dll
File version:13.6.20.2174
Size:36.55 KB (37,432 bytes)
Build date:8/1/2013 3:35 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Expiration date:Sunday, July 20, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 34.15%
Microsoft Windows XP 28.05%
Windows 7 Home Premium 15.85%
Windows 7 Professional 10.98%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.44%
Windows 7 Starter 2.44%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.44%
Windows 8 Pro 1.22%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.22%
Windows Vista Business 1.22%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Germany installs about 16.05% of Avira Free Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 29.85%
Hewlett-Packard 17.91%
Toshiba 11.94%
Intel 8.96%
Acer 7.46%
Lenovo 5.97%
Dell 5.97%
Compaq 2.99%
Samsung 2.99%
MSI 2.99%
American Megatrends 1.49%
Sahara 1.49%
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