Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1.0.2.69 31.25%
1.0.2.69 68.75%
(Note, BitDefender SRL publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
kernel32.dll
InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, CloseHandle, DeviceIoControl, GetTickCount, CreateFileW, InterlockedExchange, InterlockedIncrement, GetLocalTime, GetCurrentProcessId, OutputDebugStringW, GetCurrentThreadId, GetProcAddress, FreeLibrary, OutputDebugStringA, QueryPerformanceCounter, QueryPerformanceFrequency, GetModuleFileNameW, GetLastError, LoadLibraryExW, Sleep, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, GetCommandLineA, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, HeapCreate, HeapDestroy, VirtualFree, VirtualAlloc, HeapReAlloc, RaiseException, GetCPInfo, InterlockedDecrement, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, GetModuleHandleW, TlsGetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, SetLastError, SetHandleCount, GetStdHandle, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoA, RtlUnwind, HeapSize, ExitProcess, WriteFile, WideCharToMultiByte, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, FlushFileBuffers, GetModuleFileNameA, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, GetEnvironmentStrings, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, SetStdHandle, LCMapStringA, MultiByteToWideChar, LCMapStringW, GetStringTypeA, GetStringTypeW, GetLocaleInfoA, ReadFile, CreateFileA, LoadLibraryA, WriteConsoleA, GetConsoleOutputCP, WriteConsoleW, SetFilePointer, SetEndOfFile, GetProcessHeap, GetModuleHandleA
Export table
BdCreateObject
BdDestroyObject

sfal.dll

Bitdefender Security by BitDefender SRL (Signed)

Remove sfal.dll
Version:   1.0.2.69
MD5:   6d66ca46e18804813de0f43c6714c6f5
SHA1:   da5c1cea037c73d92419a0bd848de61cf4a9c548

What is sfal.dll?

BitDefender Selfprotect is part of Bitdefender, an antivirus software suite developed by Romania-based software company Softwin. Bitdefender is designed to protect computers from viruses and spyware. Unlike the commercial version, the free tools only offer an on-demand virus scanning and doesn't provide real time scanning.

About sfal.dll (from BitDefender SRL)

Bitdefender antivirus technology to secure online transactions, protect mobile devices from theft, automatically back up files, and Tune-Up PCs. Active Virus Control is a proactive, dynamic detection

DetailsDetails

File name:sfal.dll
Publisher:Bitdefender
Product name:Bitdefender Security
Description:BitDefender Selfprotect
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\bitdefender\bitdefender 2013\sfal.dll
Original name:sfal_C1_MV1_PV2013.dll
File version:1.0.2.69
Size:133.47 KB (136,672 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:BitDefender SRL
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 18.75%
Windows 8 Pro 12.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 12.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 12.50%
Windows 8.1 6.25%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.25%
Windows 7 Professional 6.25%
Windows 8 6.25%
Windows Vista Home Premium 6.25%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 6.25%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.25%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.00% of Bitdefender Security.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Lenovo 23.53%
Dell 23.53%
Hewlett-Packard 11.76%
ASUS 11.76%
Apple 11.76%
Acer 5.88%
Samsung 5.88%
GIGABYTE 5.88%
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