Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1.9.0042.0 82.02%
1.9.0040.0 6.74%
1.9.0009.1 10.11%
1.8.0031.9 1.12%

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LegitCheckControl.dll

Microsoft Genuine Advantage by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove LegitCheckControl.dll
Version:   1.9.0040.0
MD5:   cc26451a90025f6c55f64146c333dea5
SHA1:   867353241627b17ca47e90547a9981d32b40e5a6
SHA256:   d03ced69eea39c6f97fbc7dc3558d52ee43ee7de6fdc4dc8aec57b09d64a8c82

What is LegitCheckControl.dll?

The Windows Genuine Advantage program (WGA) helps you determine whether your copy of Windows is genuine.

About LegitCheckControl.dll (from Microsoft Corporation)

The Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program is part of the commitment by Microsoft to protect its customers and partners from counterfeiters through education, engineering, and enforcement of policies

Overview

legitcheckcontrol.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:legitcheckcontrol.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft Genuine Advantage
Description:Windows Genuine Advantage Validation
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\legitcheckcontrol.dll
File version:1.9.0040.0
Size:1.41 MB (1,482,112 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Expiration date:Friday, January 22, 2010
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

ActiveX installs
  • {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700}
Internet Explorer ActiveX objects
  • CLSID: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 74.16%
Windows Vista Home Premium 7.87%
Windows 7 Home Premium 5.62%
Windows 7 Ultimate 4.49%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.25%
Windows 7 Professional 2.25%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.12%
Windows 8 Pro 1.12%
Windows Vista Ultimate 1.12%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 37.08% of Microsoft Genuine Advantage.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 35.29%
Hewlett-Packard 11.76%
Intel 11.76%
American Megatrends 10.29%
Gateway 8.82%
Lenovo 5.88%
ASUS 5.88%
GIGABYTE 4.41%
Acer 2.94%
Sahara 2.94%
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