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:   12.3.0.15
MD5:   e268435bf4d5eb3317aa88c6cdb1e178
SHA1:   752b89373255670483ec71ed3280651c786c9d88
SHA256:   643babfbd56bc41b852457cc0b4ee1f85abd6ceabe916709761ebd3950eb3f46

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:12.3.0.15
Size:42.7 KB (43,728 bytes)
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
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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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