Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

8806d 5.08%
05e07 83.05%
65728 1.69%
585c7 1.69%
33104 8.47%
(Note, the developer publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

pcre.dll

Remove pcre.dll
MD5:   33104db19d0a1552fb792dae6a03e8e2
SHA1:   6e6ab140703988f0158fa3b5879194b68420523c
SHA256:   4a07ae61cf2d8320315d107e11f3ef3a8ef04480ebfb99569b07a6f3d9864952

Overview

pcre.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 Yahoo! Messenger published by Yahoo! Inc., Yahoo!7 Messenger from Yahoo! Inc. and Yahoo!7 Messenger by Yahoo! Inc..

DetailsDetails

File name:pcre.dll
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\messenger\pcre.dll
Size:76.5 KB (78,336 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
Entropy:6.515899
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Hazmat Software, LLC.
7% remove
Yahoo! Inc.
7% remove
Yahoo! Messenger (YIM) is an ad-supported instant messaging client and protocol by Yahoo!. Yahoo! Messenger is provided free of charge and can be downloaded and used with a generic "Yahoo! ID" which also allows access to other Yahoo! services, such as Yahoo! Mail, where users can be automatically notified when they receive new email.
Yahoo! Inc.
3% remove
Just sign into Yahoo! Mail to enjoy the same Yahoo! Messenger for the Web service you know and love. Yahoo! Messenger within Yahoo! Mail also allows you to chat with your Facebook and Windows Live friends without requiring any installation. Send text messages in real-time to your friends on Yahoo! 7 or Windows Live™ Messenger. Share photos from your desktop or Flickr, then discuss them over IM while you and a friend view them together....
Yahoo! Inc.
21% remove
AT&T Yahoo! Messenger is an AT&T branded version of Y! Messenger.
Yahoo! Inc.
20% remove
Yahoo Install Manager manages Yahoo program downloads and installations. The install manager keeps track of such programs and assists in the installations to put things in their proper places.
Yahoo! Inc.
10% remove
Verizon Yahoo! Messenger is an AVerizon branded version of Y! Messenger.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.42%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.34%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.34%
Windows 8 Pro 10.17%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.08%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 3.39%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.39%
Windows 7 Professional 3.39%
Windows 8 1.69%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.69%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.69%
Windows XP Professional 1.69%
Windows Vista Ultimate 1.69%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 43.86% of pcre.dll.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 42.86%
Hewlett-Packard 21.43%
Toshiba 10.71%
ASUS 7.14%
Acer 5.36%
American Megatrends 5.36%
Intel 3.57%
GIGABYTE 1.79%
Sahara 1.79%
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