Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

Additional versions

11.0.6200.513	50.00%
11.0.4000.2263	50.00%

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protectionproviderps64.dll

Symantec AntiVirus by Symantec Corporation (Signed)

Remove protectionproviderps64.dll

Version:	11.0.4000.2263
MD5:	19ad2ce1f4dff99f76012a429472d615
SHA1:	01019be0a4aae6cb3c876f1274a37113ca4665ea

Overview

protectionproviderps64.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. This is typically installed with the program Symantec Endpoint Protection published by Symantec Corporation. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Symantec Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

Details

File name:	protectionproviderps64.dll
Publisher:	Symantec Corporation
Product name:	Symantec AntiVirus
Description:	ProtectionProvider
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\symantec\symantec endpoint protection\protectionproviderps64.dll
Original name:	ProtectionProviderPS.dll
File version:	11.0.4000.2263
Size:	44.93 KB (46,008 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	Symantec Corporation
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Effective date:	Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Expiration date:	Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
Code language:	Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:	Yes
.NET NGENed:	No

More details

Programs

The following program will install this file

Symantec Endpoint Protection

Symantec Corporation

9% remove

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