Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

5.2.3790.4318 (srv03_sp2_gdr.080620-1216) 0.30%
5.2.3790.3959 (srv03_sp2_rtm.070216-1710) 0.30%
5.1.2600.5649 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.080728-1259) 3.88%
5.1.2600.5649 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.080728-1259) 0.30%
5.1.2600.5649 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.080728-1259) 0.30%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.080620-1309) 5.07%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.080620-1309) 0.90%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.080620-1309) 0.30%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.080620-1309) 1.19%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_qfe.080620-1309) 1.49%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 52.24%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 2.99%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 0.30%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 0.30%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 2.39%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 0.60%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 2.39%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 0.60%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 0.30%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 0.90%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 1.79%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 0.30%
5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249) 1.19%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 2.99%
5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.30%
View more

Relationships

mswsock.dll

Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider by Microsoft

Remove mswsock.dll
Version:   5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249)
MD5:   943337d786a56729263071623bbb9de5
SHA1:   0b42ad9ae274ab713d582a47d50308ecab9126cd
SHA256:   b631b47c869fe4acf46e4aa272435d9a9ca536e3349e3ffbb8602636fee7afd4
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

Overview

mswsock.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This version is installed on Windows XP.

DetailsDetails

File name:mswsock.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\mswsock.dll
File version:5.1.2600.5625 (xpsp_sp3_gdr.080620-1249)
Product version:5.1.2600.5625
Size:239.5 KB (245,248 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'
  • Shared name is 'Nla'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 100.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 46.84% of Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 42.78%
Intel 12.83%
Toshiba 7.49%
Compaq 7.49%
American Megatrends 6.42%
GIGABYTE 5.35%
Hewlett-Packard 5.35%
Sahara 3.21%
ASUS 3.21%
Gateway 2.14%
Acer 1.60%
Lenovo 1.07%
Sony 1.07%
Should I remove It? Clean your PC of unwanted adware, toolbars and bloatware.

Download it for FREE