Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, Even Balance publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
pbcl.dll
By Even Balance (Signed)
| MD5: | e26d6a349c6456b9e20a591bef3870b4 |
| SHA1: | defc2e3b23c2cdd31dee385f2d7bb519e5358ba3 |
| SHA256: | eebdac091729b0b80a21e14b2ce0392e4584205ba06f5ed1b846c51d034a2177 |
Overview
pbcl.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This is typically installed with the program PunkBuster Services published by Even Balance, Inc.. The file is digitally signed by Even Balance which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | pbcl.dll |
| Typical file path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\punkbuster\bfp4f\pb\pbcl.dll |
| Size: | 932.13 KB (954,496 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Even Balance |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
PunkBuster is a computer program that is designed to detect software used for cheating in online games. It does this by scanning the memory contents of the local machine. A computer identified as using cheats may be banned from connecting to protected servers. The aim of the program is to isolate cheaters and prevent them from disrupting legitimate games. PunkBuster is developed and published by Even Balance, Inc.
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
|
Distribution by country
Brazil installs about 25.00% of pbcl.dll.
