Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

109.0.4.9 1.19%
12.11.2.9 3.57%
12.11.0.16 1.19%
12.3.3.2 21.43%
12.3.1.2 21.43%
12.2.1.4 4.76%
12.2.0.8 10.71%
12.1.1.5 1.19%
11.2.3.6 23.81%
11.2.0.9 1.19%
10.2.0.7 3.57%
10.1.1.16 5.95%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
kernel32.dll
EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, GetVersionExW, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, DeleteFileW, SetFileAttributesW, GetFileAttributesW, LocalFree, GetLastError, DeviceIoControl, CreateFileW, ReadFile, SetFilePointerEx, CloseHandle, GetCurrentThreadId, GetTickCount, GetVolumeNameForVolumeMountPointW, GetVolumePathNameW, GetVolumeInformationW, SetErrorMode, GetDriveTypeW, LoadLibraryW, FreeLibrary, GetProcAddress, SetEndOfFile, SetFilePointer, WriteFile, GetFileInformationByHandle, SetFileTime, WaitForSingleObject, RemoveDirectoryW, BackupSeek, BackupRead, BackupWrite, VirtualFree, VirtualAlloc, FindClose, FindNextFileW, FindFirstFileW, CreateDirectoryW, GetSystemTime, OutputDebugStringW, FormatMessageW, RtlUnwind, RaiseException, HeapFree, WideCharToMultiByte, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, GetCommandLineA, HeapReAlloc, HeapAlloc, GetModuleHandleW, TlsGetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, InterlockedIncrement, SetLastError, InterlockedDecrement, GetStdHandle, GetModuleFileNameA, HeapCreate, HeapDestroy, Sleep, SetEnvironmentVariableA, ExitProcess, SetEnvironmentVariableW, MultiByteToWideChar, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, HeapSize, SetHandleCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoA, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, GetEnvironmentStrings, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, LoadLibraryA, GetLocaleInfoA, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, InterlockedExchange, CompareStringW, LCMapStringA, LCMapStringW, GetStringTypeA, GetStringTypeW, SetStdHandle, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, FlushFileBuffers, CompareStringA, GetProcessHeap, WriteConsoleA, GetConsoleOutputCP, WriteConsoleW, CreateFileA, LocalAlloc, CreateHardLinkW, QueryDosDeviceW, GetLogicalDriveStringsW, DecodePointer, EncodePointer, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, GetModuleFileNameW, GetStartupInfoW

msl.dll

Symantec Security Technologies by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove msl.dll
Version:   12.11.0.16
MD5:   94b295c6a52480a070cbb6c7cf5b8996
SHA1:   3a6b11dd1b1d07b4859dfb42d9f9fba376e4c095

What is msl.dll?

Symantec MS Light Library is part of Norton Internet Security, a PC program that provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses, trojans and other malware. Norton Internet Security features include a email spam filtering, personal firewall, and phishing protection.

Overview

msl.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 Norton Identity Safe published by Symantec Corporation, Norton Security Scan from Symantec Corporation and Norton Security Scan by Symantec Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:msl.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Symantec Security Technologies
Description:Symantec MS Light Library
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\norton internet security\engine\19.9.0.9\msl.dll
File version:12.11.0.16
Size:274.88 KB (281,480 bytes)
Build date:10/2/2013 8:49 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Expiration date:Saturday, November 23, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Client Connect LTD
  79% remove
Search Protect from Client Connect (formally Conduit, now a venture of Perion) is a homepage and search provider modifier that when installed will change the default web browser's home page and search pages to a partner portal such as Trovi.
Symantec Corporation
12% remove
Norton ™ Identity Safe is a password manager that makes logging into your favorite web sites easier, faster and more secure. Never again forget a user name or password. Ever. Stop filling in the same forms over and over. Warns you of unsafe sites right in your search results and blocks them. Stores your passwords and more in a secure, cloud-based vault that only you can access. Stop filling in the same forms over and over. Identity Saf...
Symantec Corporation
  53% remove
Norton Security Scan is a software tool designed to help you understand if your computer is currently protected from known threats. Norton Security Scan will scan your computer and identify if there are existing viruses, worms, spyware, unwanted adware or Trojans residing on your computer. Norton Security Scan checks to see how your computer is currently protected. The software is sometimes bundled with various download managers (pay-pe...
Symantec Corporation
9% remove

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 40.48%
Windows Vista Home Premium 15.48%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.71%
Windows 8 8.33%
Windows 7 Professional 8.33%
Windows 8 Pro 4.76%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.38%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.38%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.38%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.38%
Windows 8.1 1.19%
Windows 7 Starter 1.19%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 74.39% of Symantec Security Technologies.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 26.32%
Hewlett-Packard 23.68%
Toshiba 13.16%
Acer 11.84%
ASUS 7.89%
Sony 5.26%
MSI 2.63%
GIGABYTE 2.63%
Intel 2.63%
Lenovo 2.63%
American Megatrends 1.32%
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