Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

12.0.122.172 9.09%
11.0.6300.541 9.09%
11.0.6200.513 9.09%
11.0.6100.463 9.09%
11.0.6070.422 18.18%
11.0.6000.419 9.09%
11.0.5002.290 9.09%
11.0.4010.14 9.09%
11.0.4000.2263 9.09%
11.0.777.1008 9.09%

Relationships

PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
kernel32.dll
DisableThreadLibraryCalls, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentProcessId, GetCurrentThreadId, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange, IsDebuggerPresent
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
HBITMAP_UserMarshal, HBITMAP_UserUnmarshal, HBITMAP_UserFree, HWND_UserSize, HWND_UserMarshal, HWND_UserFree, HBITMAP_UserSize, HWND_UserUnmarshal
rpcrt4.dll
NdrDllGetClassObject, CStdStubBuffer_DebugServerQueryInterface, CStdStubBuffer_DebugServerRelease, NdrDllUnregisterProxy, NdrDllRegisterProxy, NdrCStdStubBuffer2_Release, NdrCStdStubBuffer_Release, NdrDllCanUnloadNow, NdrOleAllocate, NdrOleFree, IUnknown_QueryInterface_Proxy, IUnknown_AddRef_Proxy, IUnknown_Release_Proxy, NdrStubForwardingFunction, NdrStubCall2, CStdStubBuffer_QueryInterface, CStdStubBuffer_Connect, CStdStubBuffer_AddRef, CStdStubBuffer_Disconnect, CStdStubBuffer_Invoke, CStdStubBuffer_IsIIDSupported, CStdStubBuffer_CountRefs
Export table
DllCanUnloadNow
DllGetClassObject
DllRegisterServer
DllUnregisterServer
GetProxyDllInfo

ProtectionProviderPS.dll

Symantec AntiVirus by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove ProtectionProviderPS.dll
Version:   11.0.6070.422
MD5:   f0d76aa4d33027f603d3ef2f6e09df76
SHA1:   4022b9b94ac90e7d285b083dfcbd0b28df02287f

Overview

protectionproviderps.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 Symantec Endpoint Protection published by Symantec Corporation and Approach published by Lotus Development Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:protectionproviderps.dll
Publisher:Symantec Corporation
Product name:Symantec AntiVirus
Description:ProtectionProvider
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\symantec client security\symantec antivirus\protectionproviderps.dll
File version:11.0.6070.422
Size:39.36 KB (40,304 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Expiration date:Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Approach
 Lotus Development Corporation
9% remove
Symantec Endpoint Protection
 Symantec Corporation
9% remove
“Customers have embraced Symantec Endpoint Protection 12 faster than any previous release. In Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.2, we've worked hard to further the Unrivaled Security, Blazing Performance and support for Virtual Environments. By layering technologies like Insight and SONAR, antivirus scans are reduced and maximum performance is achieved while stopping cyber-criminals and even zero-day threats in their tracks. Endpoint pro...”

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 54.55%
Windows 7 Home Premium 18.18%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.09%
Windows Vista Ultimate 9.09%
Windows 7 Professional 9.09%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 60.00% of Symantec AntiVirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 61.54%
Hewlett-Packard 15.38%
Intel 15.38%
Acer 7.69%
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